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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 
Castle Provincial Park
A group of fatbikers standing outside of warming hut after fatbiking in Castle Provincial Park
Family paddleboarding at Castle Provincial Park
A couple on a canoe in Castle Provincial Park at sunrise
Hiking the trails at Castle Provincial Park
Information: 403-627-1165
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Come play in the South Canadian Rocky Mountains! Castle Provincial Park protects more than 25,500 hectares of rugged wilderness and over 200 rare species of plants and animals. Located southwest of Pincher Creek, the park lies at the heart of the wild Castle region, a critical link in the international Crown of the Continent ecosystem.

Castle Provincial Park offers adventure enthusiasts plenty of activities to keep busy all year round. From hiking, scrambling, paddling, fishing, biking, OHV riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, horseback riding, hunting and camping, there is something for everyone! The park offers individual camping, backcountry camping, comfort camping, and group camping with both reservable and first come, first served options depending on the campground. Visitors can join free interpretive programs that are offered all summer long.

Castle Provincial Park and the surrounding landscape support an abundance of wildlife, including moose, deer, elk, and carnivores such as cougars, black bears, and grizzly bears. Visitors should always recreate responsibly by carrying bear spray, knowing how to use it, and keeping all sites clean and attractant-free.

Activities

Geocaching  Geocaching
Camping  Camping
Canoeing/Kayaking  Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)
Equestrian - Backcountry  Equestrian - Backcountry
Fishing  Fishing
Hiking - Front Country  Hiking - Front Country
Power Boating  Power Boating (AIS)
Ice Fishing  Ice Fishing
Cross Country Skiing  Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing  Snowshoeing
Fat Biking  Fat Biking
Hunting  Hunting
Snowmobiling (On-site)  Snowmobiling (On-site)
OHV Riding (On-site)  OHV Riding (On-site)
Hiking - Backcountry  Hiking - Backcountry
Electric Bicycles  Electric Bicycles
Mtn. Biking/Cycling  Mtn. Biking/Cycling
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Hunting in Castle Provincial Park

  • Hunters are not required to attend an orientation.
  • Hunters must read and sign the discharge permit and carry it with them at all times.
  • Hunting in Castle Parks
Firearm Discharge Permit Application
More information:
Learn about hunting in Alberta's parks system

Alberta Hunting Regulations
Purchase your Hunting License
*To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the 10-digit phone number.

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
  • Syncline Summer Trails Map Castle PP, map, Carbondale Staging Day Use, Syncline North Day Use, Syncline North Day Use -- 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 Designated Campground and Summer Trails 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, -- 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
  • Syncline Trails Network Map Georeferenced Castle PP, map, Carbondale Staging Day Use, Syncline North Day Use, Syncline North Day Use, Syncline Trail Network, Trail Map, Castle PP, Designated Camping Areas Equestrian, Castle PP -- 37a1446e-5a17-4ede-9007-f575a4908a33 True
Updated: Aug 25, 2026
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