Nestled in the heart of Alberta, the Chinook Provincial Recreation Area offers a tranquil escape for nature enthusiasts and families alike. This picturesque campground and park is located near Coleman, Alberta, and is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty.
The area boasts a stunning lake, ideal for picnics and leisurely walks along the beach. While water levels may vary seasonally, the serene environment remains a highlight for visitors. Families will appreciate the short, family-friendly trails that wind through the park, providing opportunities for exploration and relaxation.
For those planning an extended stay, the campground offers basic amenities, though some visitors have noted that the toilet facilities could benefit from more frequent maintenance. Despite this, the park’s natural charm and scenic views make it a worthwhile destination for camping enthusiasts.
Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised the park for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Many enjoyed the lake and trails, making it a great spot for family outings. While some noted concerns about the cleanliness of the facilities, the overall experience remains positive, with the park’s scenic environment being the standout feature.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV sewer hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Free parking lot
Dogs allowed
Beautiful and quieter spot to spend the day, nice lake, low water levels this year whatsoever. Picnic areas and beach. Short family friendly trails for walking
The park itself was beautiful with lots of trails and the lake. For our 5 day stay in the campground we found the toilet facilities to be the grossest of any of the provincial parks where we have camped. The dead flies and very strong smell of the toilets wafted over a couple of campsites. Cleaning staff cruised by most days and only cleaned toilets on one of the 5 days we camped. Noise level was variable as there were many campers running generators at odd times.
Really nice campground, the sites were fairly private with a lot of trees. Our site was perfect for our needs it only fit a small tent. Be careful which site you choose, we watched a large trailer trying to fit into a small tent site, they ended up having to go stay elsewhere. All sites are walking distance to the lake, the lake is beautiful, it's fairly small and quite busy, lots of people fishing, swimming and paddle boarding. Get there early to pick out a good spot! Their are lots of trails around the campground and a quick drive to Frank slide and turtle mountain.
Beautiful spot just a few minutes north of Coleman. Day use area and provincial campground that need to be reserved ahead of time. Lake is good for kayaks, canoes, fishing, and hiking.
A nice, quiet site, with basic amenities and great views. A new walking path to the lake has recently been built, and the road down has been upgraded. Note: There's no camp host, potable water, firewood, showers, electricity or sewage hookups. There are well-maintained pit toilets in each section, and the day use area. There's two upper loops for trailers/RVs, an upper tenting loop, and a lower loop for smaller units (the steep hill prevents large units from accessing the lake sites). The campsites are generally spacious, and some have views of the lake. The lake has a small beach for swimming and a boat launch (non-motorized boats only). There's a path around the lake, with fields of wild flowers, and it takes less than an hour to do the loop. If you want a quiet, family-friendly camping trip, and you're not looking for all the extras, this is the place. Only drawback is it's all reserved spots now, which isn't convenient, and no host to settle down the few who don't appreciate the quiet. Also, while the lakeside sites are not accessible for large trailers because of the steep access road, the upper sites are easily accessed, and many are large pull-throughs. There's lots of hiking trails, and it's close to backcountry atv and dirtbiking trails.