Syncline Provincial Recreation Area
The spot
About this campsite
Syncline PRA is located along Highway 774 deep in the Westcastle Valley, just north of Castle Mountain Resort.
Positioned beneath the craggy ridge of Syncline Mountain, it provides immediate access to over 20 km of multi-use trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking.
Equipped with rustic unserviced sites in a dense subalpine pine forest, it offers an authentic mountain experience in the southern Rockies.
What makes it worth the drive
- Syncline Mountain views
- Castle Mountain Resort proximity
- Singletrack mountain bike trails
- Cross-country skiing loops
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$31.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 12
Elevation
1,410 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Multi-use trailheads
On site
Cross-country ski trails
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Awesome trail network right out of the campground. Quiet and cool mountain nights.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Syncline Provincial Recreation Area is unreliable.
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