Located midway between Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta’s south western corner lies a campground worthy of a visit.

Lundbreck Falls campground, named for the small town to the east, provides its visitors with a cool break on their travels through the region.

Lundbreck Falls themselves are a magnificent sight, with the Crowsnest River taking a 30 foot plunge over the rocky outcropping into the riverbed below. A nice pool beneath the falls and the rush of water downstream provides many hours of enjoyment for swimmers and anglers alike.

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Sheep River Valley Campgrounds – 2012 Opening Dates and Pricing

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Below are the 2012 opening dates and pricing for the Sheep River Valley Campgrounds. Bear in mind the opening dates may change if there is heavy snow in the area at that time. All campgrounds are offered on a first come first serve basis except for Sandy McNabb Group campgrounds and Mesa Butte Equestrian Group [...]

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Elbow Valley Campgrounds – 2012 Opening Dates and Pricing

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Below are the 2012 opening dates and pricing for Elbow Valley Campgrounds. Please take the opening dates with a grain of salt since snow conditions may make it impossible to open on schedule at some campgrounds. All campgrounds are offered on a first come first serve basis, except for McLean Creek Campground, Little Elbow Campground [...]

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Peter Lougheed Campgrounds – 2012 Opening Dates and Pricing

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Below are the 2012 opening dates and pricing for the Peter Lougheed Campgrounds. The campground opening dates may vary due to heavy snow. All are offered on a first come first serve basis, except for Elkwood and Boulton Creek Campgrounds which can be reserved through the Alberta Parks reservation system at 1-877-53-PARKS or Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca Canyon [...]

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Banff Campgrounds Liquor Possession/Consumption Bans 2012

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Every camper knows that from time to time other campers make it almost impossible to enjoy a good night’s sleep. For some, staying up as late as possible beside a roaring fire, enjoying their favourite beverage has become a tradition. This year Banff National Park is once again implementing “liquor possession” bans as well as [...]

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St Mary’s Provincial Recreation Area Campground

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Located about halfway between Lethbridge and Cardston, Alberta is a campground that I hadn’t visited since I was a kid. I remembered fondly the plentiful water, hot summer temperatures and lush vegetation. Last Summer I had an opportunity to revisit this great little campground and discovered it hadn’t changed much over the years and offered [...]

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Castle Mountain Campground

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If you’re looking for a gorgeous little campground during your visit to Banff National Park, then look no further. Castle mountain campground possesses the qualities of a campground normally reserved for those in the backcountry. This first come first served campground offers 43 campsites in a beautifully wooded area. The campsites are nicely spaced throughout [...]

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2012 May Long Weekend Liquor Bans

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Again this year, in order to quell rowdy behaviour at some Alberta campgrounds, it appears as though Alberta Parks will be implementing a series of liquor bans, beginning with the May long weekend. This widely debated tactic draws as much praise as it does criticism. Many campers appreciate the efforts of Alberta Parks, stating that [...]

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