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Map Sites
The Livingstone Gap
(1.1 miles / 1.8 km)
The Whaleback
(11.2 miles / 18.2 km)
Black Creek Heritage Rangeland
(11.4 miles / 18.4 km)
Experiences
Wildflowers of the Whaleback 2012
(12.1 miles / 19.5 km)
Regional Perspectives
Animals on the Move
(17.7 miles / 28.6 km)
Continental Divide
(19.1 miles / 30.9 km)
Local Topics
Make A Difference
Blueweed Blitz
(34.8 miles / 56.3 km)
Volunteering in the Castle
(37.9 miles / 61.2 km)

Contacts

Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Racehorse Recreation Area
LAT: 49.8488
LON: -114.4096
Elevation: 4726 FT (1440 M)
Campground or Cabin Description

Beautifully wooded campground with widely spaced sites adjacent to Racehorse Creek. Nice drive-through sites for RVs with lots of separation from tent sites.

Day area for anglers, hikers, and picnickers.

Number of Camp Sites

38

Campground Style

Semi-Developed

Facilities Available

Nice hiking trail heads west of campground, with occasional fishing access.

Choose a site as far as possible from Forestry Trunk Road to reduce noise of vehicles thumping across cattle guard.

Well water, vault toilets, fire pits, firewood sales,

Nightly Fee

$12, May 1 - October 15

Driving Directions from Nearest Town or Landmark

From Alberta Highway 3 in the Crowsnest Pass community of Coleman, turn north at the Subway sandwich shop and continue 25 km along Forestry Trunk Road 40 to Racehorse Creek Recreation Area.