Castle Falls Provincial Recreation Area
The spot
About this campsite
Castle Falls PRA is situated within Castle Provincial Park southwest of Pincher Creek. The campground borders the rushing Castle River where water cascades over rocky ledges into deep emerald swimming holes.
Campers enjoy swimming, cliff diving into deep pools during warm summer days, and fishing for cutthroat and bull trout.
Unserviced sites are tucked into lush mixedwood forest, offering quick access to Castle Mountain Resort and Westcastle hiking trails.
What makes it worth the drive
- Waterfall swimming holes
- Castle River fly fishing
- Castle Provincial Park hiking
- Scenic river gorge
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12
Elevation
1,280 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Available
Firewood
Available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Community reviews
Jul 2026
Swimming in the clear turquoise pools at Castle Falls on a hot July afternoon is unbeatable!
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Castle Falls Provincial Recreation Area is unreliable.
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