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Chain Lakes Provincial Park

Alberta Parks inside Chain Lakes Provincial Park
Chain Lakes Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Set against the rolling foothills at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Chain Lakes Provincial Park offers a peaceful escape in Southern Alberta. The unique landscape of the area creates a blend of ecological zones that attract wildlife year-round. Spend your days fishing for trout, paddling across calm waters, or spotting pelicans, trumpeter swans, and birds of prey. The surrounding lands and communities are rich in history and offer many opportunities for all interests. Stop by the Taste of Country Cookhouse for home-style burgers, fries and ice cream when you need a little pick-me-up. As night falls, look up! Chain Lakes boasts some of Alberta’s darkest skies (Bortle scale ~2), offering excellent conditions for stargazing and night photography. Note: Chain Lakes Provincial Park is located…

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodRestaurantPicnic shelter
Recreation
PlaygroundBoat launchMarinaSports courts

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Drive from Calgary
92 km
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Drive from Edmonton
373 km
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the campsites

Total sites
91
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Chain Lakes Provincial Park.

BeachFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewingGeocaching

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 2 user-tagged boat launches on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Chain Lakes Provincial Park plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.