Chain Lakes Provincial Park
| Chain Lakes Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
Location of Chain Lakes Provincial Park in Alberta | |
| Location | Municipal District of Ranchland No. 66, Alberta Canada |
| Nearest city | Nanton |
| Coordinates | 50°12′24″N 114°11′47″W / 50.20667°N 114.19639°W |
| Area | 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) |
| Established | December 23, 1969 |
| Governing body | Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation |
Chain Lakes Provincial Park is a provincial park located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains west of Nanton, Alberta, Canada.[1] It was established along the Chain Lakes Reservoir. The Cowboy Trail runs along the eastern boundary of the park. The park is located 1 1/2 hours southeast of Calgary and about the same distance from Lethbridge to the southeast.
Facilities and activities
Chain Lakes Provincial Park is open year-round and offers camping and day use facilities. Camping facilities include individual sites with power and a group camp large enough for about 15–20 recreational vehicles and tents. Day use facilities include picnic tables and heated kitchen shelters.
Year-round fishing is a popular activity. The reservoir is regularly stocked with lake trout. A number of walking trails of various lengths and levels are located throughout the park.
See also
External links
- Media related to Chain Lakes Provincial Park at Wikimedia Commons
- Alberta Community Development - Chain Lakes Provincial Park
References
- ^ "Search the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB) - Chain Lakes Provincial Park". Government of Canada. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2025-06-14.