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Effective Date: October 5, 2026

Where: Castle Provincial Park

Details: Please be advised that annual cattle round-up activities will be taking place throughout the Castle Park  beginning October 5 and continuing for approximately two weeks. Expect increased cattle, horseback riders, ATVs, and support vehicles on roads and throughout the park. Temporary reduced speed zones and warning signage will be in place. Please use caution, follow posted signage, and be prepared for occasional delays while cattle are being moved. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Where: Castle Provincial Park , Designated Camping Area 3 Campground

Details: Designated Camping Area 3B (Wolfberry) will have a partial closure from May 1 to August 31, 2026. The upper loop of the camping area will be closed for any recreation activities while the lower sites remain open.
  • Access to the bathroom is still available. 
  • Please follow all posted signs and fence barriers.
For more first-come, first-served camping areas in Castle Provincial Park, please visit Camping in Castle Provincial Park.

Map of Affected Area

Updated: July 10, 2026 
Information: 403-627-1165
Directions

Discover the beauty of Alberta's southern Rockies from this campground in Castle Provincial Park. It is 20 km west of Pincher Creek on Hwy. 507, 16 km south on Hwy. 774 and 6 km west on an access road. Sites are surrounded by open, mixed forest along the Castle River, with a few sites right along the river. A beautiful spot to swim, fish, or go exploring.

Camping

Season: May 15 - Sep 23
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 45 - $26 May 15 - Sep 22 Seasonal Closure
  • Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 14

Firewood

Firewood is not available. Help stop the spread of forest pests, Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer. Plan to bring or buy firewood locally to burn on site.

 

Water

Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump/tap is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Washrooms.

Learn about Accessible Camping in Alberta Parks

Maps & Guides

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  • Designated Camping Areas (DCAs) Map Castle PP, map, Beaver Mines Lake Campground, Beaver Mines Boat Launch Day Use, Beaver Mines Entrance Staging Day Use, Beaver Mines Forest Day Use, Beaver Mines Lakeview Day Use, Castle Falls Campground, Castle River Bridge Campground, Lynx Creek Campground, Syncline A Group Use, Syncline B Group Use, Table Mountain Staging Day Use, Great Divide Trail Designated Camping Area 1 Campground Designated Camping Area 2 Campground Designated Camping Area 3 Campground Designated Camping Area 4 Campground Designated Camping Area 5 Campground Designated Camping Area 7 Campground Designated Equestrian Camping Area Campground -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True
  • Castle Summer Park Guide Castle PP, Castle WPP, Random Camping, Backcountry Camping, Mount Ptolemy, Great Divide Trail North, Syncline Trail Network, Andy Good Base, Designated Camping Areas Equestrian, Castle PP Beaver Mines Lake Campground Castle Falls Campground Castle River Bridge Campground Lynx Creek Campground Designated Camping Areas 1 Campground Designated Camping Areas 2 Campground Designated Camping Areas 3 Campground Designated Camping Areas 4 Campground Designated Camping Areas 5 Campground Designated Camping Areas 6 Campground Designated Camping Areas 7 Campground Designated Equestrian Camping Area Campground Beaver Mines Boat Launch Day Use Beaver Mines Entrance Staging Day Use Beaver Mines Forest Day Use Beaver Mines Lakeview Day Use Carbondale Staging Day Use Castle Falls Day Use Castle River Bridge Day Use Lynx Creek Day Use Syncline North Day Use Syncline South Day Use Table Mountain Staging Day Use Gladstone Creek Day Use Syncline Barnaby Staging Day Use Syncline A Group Use Syncline B Group Use Beaver Mines Lake Cabins CC Castle River Bridge Cabins CC -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True
  • Castle Summer Trail Map Georeferenced Map, Castle PP, Designated Summer Trails Map 2018, Castle WPP Campground: Beaver Mines Lake, Castle Falls, Castle River Bridge, Lynx Creek, Comfort Camping: Beaver Mines Lake Cabins Day Use: Beaver Mines Boat Launch, Beaver Mines Entrance Staging, Beaver Mines Forest, Beaver Mines Lakeview, Carbondale Staging, Castle Falls, Castle River Bridge, Lynx Creek, Syncline North, Syncline South, Table Mountain Staging, Gladstone Creek, Group Use: Syncline A, Syncline B, Designated Camping Areas Equestrian, Castle PP Trails: Andy Good Base Barnaby and Southfork Lake Beaver Mines Interpretive Trail Bovin (Blue) Lake Gardiner Creek/ Great Divide Connector Great Divide Trail North Grizzly and Ruby Lakes Middle Kootenay Pass Middle Kootenay Pass North Drywood Falls North Kootenay Pass North Lost Creek North York Creek/ Plane Crash Table Mountain -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True
  • Castle Winter Trails Map Georeferenced Map, Castle PP, Designated Winter Trails Map, Castle WPP Campground: Beaver Mines Lake, Castle Falls, Castle River Bridge, Lynx Creek, Comfort Camping: Beaver Mines Lake Cabins Day Use: Beaver Mines Boat Launch, Beaver Mines Entrance Staging, Beaver Mines Forest, Beaver Mines Lakeview, Carbondale Staging, Castle Falls, Castle River Bridge, Lynx Creek, Syncline North, Syncline South, Table Mountain Staging, Gladstone Creek Group Use: Syncline A, Syncline B Trails: Andy Good Base Barnaby and Southfork Lake Beaver Mines Interpretive Trail Bovin (Blue) Lake Gardiner Creek/ Great Divide Connector Great Divide Trail North Grizzly and Ruby Lakes Middle Kootenay Pass Middle Kootenay Pass North Drywood Falls North Kootenay Pass North Lost Creek North York Creek/ Plane Crash Table Mountain -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True
  • Equestrian Guide Castle Wildland and Provincial Parks Castle PP, Castle WPP, Random Camping, Backcountry Camping, Mount Ptolemy, Great Divide Trail North, Syncline Trail Network, Andy Good Base, Designated Equestrian Camping Area Campground, Beaver Mines Lake Campground Castle Falls Campground Castle River Bridge Campground Lynx Creek Campground Designated Camping Areas 1 Campground Designated Camping Areas 2 Campground Designated Camping Areas 3 Campground Designated Camping Areas 4 Campground Designated Camping Areas 5 Campground Designated Camping Areas 6 Campground Designated Camping Areas 7 Campground Designated Equestrian Camping Area Campground Beaver Mines Boat Launch Day Use Beaver Mines Entrance Staging Day Use Beaver Mines Forest Day Use Beaver Mines Lakeview Day Use Carbondale Staging Day Use Castle Falls Day Use Castle River Bridge Day Use Lynx Creek Day Use Syncline North Day Use Syncline South Day Use Table Mountain Staging Day Use Gladstone Creek Day Use Syncline Barnaby Staging Day Use Syncline A Group Use Syncline B Group Use Beaver Mines Lake Cabins CC Castle River Bridge Cabins CC -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True

Updated: Jul 8, 2026
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