Camping Area 5

Alberta

Camping Area 5

Alberta

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Free Camping

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About this campsite

Camping Area 5 in Castle Provincial Park, Alberta features large OHV-friendly sites with fire rings and outhouse at Lost and Gardener Creek confluence.

Camping Area 5 sits in Castle Provincial Park at the confluence of Lost and Gardener Creeks with the Carbondale River. As the park's most popular off-highway vehicle designated trail staging area, it offers large sites accommodating multiple camping units and OHVs, allowing riders to depart directly from their campsite. Amenities include steel ring fire pits, leveled sites and an outhouse. The access road doubles as a shared OHV trail. Contact Alberta Parks to confirm current conditions, fees and any booking requirements before planning your trip.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Camping Area 5•AB

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY☁️

19° / 3°

💧 1%

WED☁️

21° / 5°

💧 1%

THU☁️

19° / 8°

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FRI🌦️

18° / 6°

💧 46%

SAT🌨️

5° / -3°

💧 80%

Common questions about Camping Area 5

Is Camping Area 5 free to camp at?

We have Camping Area 5 in AB recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Camping Area 5 have?

Camping Area 5 has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Camping Area 5 online?

We hold no online booking link for Camping Area 5, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Camping Area 5?

Camping Area 5 sits in AB. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Camping Area 5

Facilities recorded for Camping Area 5
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

5.4 km away

Camping Area 4

Camping Area 4 in Castle Provincial Park offers unserviced sites for tents and OHVs, with fire pits and pit toilets near the Carbondale River, Alberta.

5.7 km away

Camping Area 6

Camping Area 6 in Alberta offers a designated camping spot. Contact managing authorities to confirm facilities, fees, and reservation details before visiting.

7.0 km away

Camping Area 2

Camping Area 2 in Castle Provincial Park offers riverside unserviced sites near Pincher Creek, AB. First-come, first-served May–November with fire pits and tables.

7.1 km away

Camping Area 3

Camping Area 3 in Castle Provincial Park offers large first-come, first-served sites with fire pits, outhouses, and trail access near Castle Falls Road.

8.4 km away

Camping Area 7

Camping Area 7 in Castle Provincial Park offers remote unserviced camping near OHV trails with mountain views. First-come basis, $15/night, mid-May to November.