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Chinook Provincial Recreation Area · Chinook Provincial Park Photo: Alberta Parks

Chinook Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks inside Chinook Provincial Park
Chinook Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Set beneath the dramatic backdrop of Crowsnest Mountain, Chinook Provincial Recreation Area offers year-round recreation. Spend your days paddling, swimming, or fishing on Chinook Lake, relaxing at shaded picnic sites, or exploring nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. In winter, the area becomes a snowy escape with groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. Chinook Campground features well-treed, fully reservable sites across four loops, including a tenting loop, making it an ideal base for families and travelers. With lakeside recreation, scenic trails, and comfortable camping, Chinook Provincial Recreation Area is a welcoming destination for visitors looking for a mountain getaway in any season.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
Boat launch
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Calgary
158 km
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Drive from Edmonton
438 km
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the campsites

Total sites
93
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Chinook Provincial Recreation Area plus 6 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Fire Advisory in effect
A fire advisory was posted for this area (Calgary Forest Area area) as of Jul 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 6 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-28. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 14 named anchors.