DonnieM Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hey guys. Ok here is the story, my girlfriend, myself and two other friends are looking to do some late season camping since its going to be such a gorgeous weekend. My two favourite camping spots are now closed for the season, so anyone have some suggestions on where to head? Our criteria is: -Needs to be within an hour and a half drive of Calgary, as we are leaving 6pm Friday night and want to be set up before dark. -Located on a good stream/creek/river, as my main priority for the weekend will be fishing of course haha, and the others all like to fish, but are very very new to our wonderful sport and will be using spin tackle. So gulliable trout are a must, but with the chance of a bigger few for the discerning gentleman -Access to firewood would be preferable but we could bring our own if need be. Thats about it. I was thinking Cataract Creek, I havent been up that way for quite awihle so I dont know if its still even open. Or perhaps up the FTR to Burnt Timber or that general area. Thanks a lot for any suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I went by Racehorse on the weekend and it seemed to be open. Lundbreck Falls is definitely open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I know you said an hour and a half drive , but one spot you may want to consider is Payne Lake. It's about 2 and 1/2 hour drive but it is right on the lake. It has lots of rainbows in it that are quite eager to play. You are also in close proximity to several streams, most less that 1/2 hour drive. (St. Mary's, Wateron and I think the Belly is close as well. They charge 18 bucks a night to camp and they are still open. I think you have to bring your own firewwood though. Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 carseland pro. park, 45 min from calgary 22$ a night, walk from campsite to river but you will have to bring a flyrod as fish down there won't bite on anything but flys oh and stick man closes at 6pm in town so you'll have to bring wood for friday anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Police Lake is a little farther and may be closed but is a nice spot with great action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Mt kidd in Kananaskis? There are some nice hike in lakes with willing fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnieM Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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