Due to dry conditions, Chain Lakes Provincial Park only has communal firepits in the campground. Propane and gas cooking equipment is permitted, and charcoal briquette barbeques are allowed when there are no fire bans in place. Propane fire pits are not permitted.
| Classification | Provincial Park |
| Legislation | Provincial Parks Act |
| Park Size | 1010.56 Acres / 408.95 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 638/73 |
| Administration / Information | 403-627-1165 |
| Regional Office | South Regional Office |
| District | Pincher Creek |
| Natural Region |
Parkland - Foothills Parkland
Rocky Mountain - Montane |
| Natural Region Description | This park is located in Willow Creek valley between the Porcupine Hills and Rocky Mountains. The creek was dammed to form Chain Lakes Reservoir. Large clumps of willow and open grassland result in willow parkland, which is not well represented elsewhere in Alberta's parks and protected areas network. |
| Land Use Framework Region | South Saskatchewan |