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Map Sites
Castle River
(3.5 miles / 5.7 km)
September Springs Ranch
(3.7 miles / 6 km)
Pincher Creek Cowboy Poetry
(3.8 miles / 6.1 km)
Experiences
Cowley Ridge Wind Farm
(3.3 miles / 5.4 km)
Professional Rodeo
(4.4 miles / 7.2 km)
Oldman Rafting Company Inc.
(6.9 miles / 11.1 km)
Regional Perspectives
Rocky Mountain Front
(18.5 miles / 30 km)
Animals on the Move
(27.2 miles / 44.1 km)
Explorers and Pioneers
(29.8 miles / 48.2 km)
Local Topics
Make A Difference
Blueweed Blitz
(7.5 miles / 12.1 km)
Volunteering in the Castle
(19.2 miles / 31 km)

Contacts

Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

403-563-5395
Castle River Recreation Area
LAT: 49.5216
LON: -114.0314
Elevation: 3707 FT (1130 M)
Campground or Cabin Description

Campground at mouth of Castle River, just before it disappears into Oldman River Reservoir. Convenient as a last overnight stop before attacking Waterton National Park, the Cowboy Trail, or the Crowsnest Pass.

Number of Camp Sites

20

Campground Style

Semi-Developed

Driving Directions from Nearest Town or Landmark

South of Provincial Highway 3, on Secondary Highway 510 midway between Pincher Creek Station and Cowley, .