Crowsnest Mountain dominates Chinook Recreation Area.

Crowsnest Mountain dominates Chinook Recreation Area.
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Around & About

Map Sites
Allison Creek Cross-Country Ski Trails
(1.3 miles / 2.1 km)
Emerald Lake
(3.5 miles / 5.7 km)
Crowsnest Lake
(3.9 miles / 6.4 km)
Experiences
Flight of the Crows Loppet X-Country Ski Race 2nd Annual
(1.5 miles / 2.4 km)
Basin Cave Pictographs
(3.1 miles / 5 km)
Mountain Pass Escapes in the Crowsnest Pass
(4.3 miles / 6.9 km)
Regional Perspectives
Animals on the Move
(2.9 miles / 4.6 km)
Continental Divide
(4.4 miles / 7.1 km)
Explorers and Pioneers
(5.4 miles / 8.8 km)
Local Topics
Demolition of Coleman National Historic Site Gains National Attention
(5 miles / 8 km)
Study Turtle Mountain online with new GIS application.
(9.4 miles / 15.2 km)
Historic Downtown Fernie
(23.6 miles / 38.2 km)
Make A Difference
Volunteers Needed: Flight of the Crows Loppet X-Country Ski Race
(1.5 miles / 2.4 km)
Volunteering in the Castle
(28.7 miles / 46.4 km)
Blueweed Blitz
(31.7 miles / 51.2 km)

Contacts

Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

403-563-5395
Chinook Recreation Area
LAT: 49.6711
LON: -114.6029
Elevation: 0 FT (0 M)
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Campground or Cabin Description

A popular, family-oriented campground on the shore of Chinook Lake.

Number of Camp Sites

95

Campground Style

Semi-Developed

Facilities Available

Wood sales, on site host, well water.

Fishing for stocked trout , small beach area with unsupervised swimming, boat ramp for non propeller boats, x-country ski trail system (35km) located at the campground offers mountain bike and hiking trails with no motorized vehicles allowed, maps are available and all junctions are identified. Walking Trail around the lake.

Nightly Fee

$12.00 to $14.00 per night. May 6 - November 30.

Campground or Cabin is Hosted
Driving Directions from Nearest Town or Landmark

From Provincial Highway 3, drive 8 km (5 mi) north on Allison Creek Road opposite the Devon Canada gas plant.