Big Knife Provincial Park

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Big Knife Provincial Park

Latitude:

52.4893962673

Longitude:

-112.219679974

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Legal Land Description
Parkland Natural Region

This park was established in 1962 at the junction of Big Knife Creek and the Battle River, in an area once important to the Plains Indians. It was also the home of "One-eyed" Nelson, who had a moonshine operation at the site many years ago. The Battle River, which winds through the park, is ideal for boating.

Park designation date: October 2, 1962.

Camping Season:	May 15 - September 15
Camping Fees:	$18.00 per night
Operated By:	Parks Division
Information Phone Number:	403-742-7512

Day Use Sites (1)

Big Knife

Overnight Campgrounds (1)

Big Knife
Fee: $18.00/night; firewood sold for $5.00/bundle (2.37 cu.ft.); $3.00 charge for sewage disposal.
Total # of Units: 50
Max RV Length(m): 10.7

Commercial Services

Golf course
Nearest golf course at Forestburg.

Recreational Activities

Camping

Canoeing/kayaking

Fishing

Hiking - front country

Horseshoes

Power boating

Swimming

Trails (2)

Highlands
Loop trail through new-growth aspen & mature forest; follows river valley; great views of river and valley; natural surface; cross-country skiing is on ungroomed surface.

Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length (km): 3.00

Elevation Gain (m): N/A

Trail Head: Pull-off on park entrance road

Trail Activities:

River Flats
Open meadow, new-growth aspen & mature forest; some trail sections along Battle River; excellent wildlife viewing; natural surface; cross-country skiing is on ungroomed surface.

Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length (km): 4.00

Elevation Gain (m): N/A

Trail Activities:

Lakes & Rivers (1)

Battle River

Fish Species:
Brook Stickleback, Burbot, Fathead Minnow, Goldeye, Lake Chub, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mooneye, Northern Pike, Quillback, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Trout-Perch, Walleye, White Sucker

Visitor Programs

Guided Interpretive Walks/Tours
Interpretive tours in the area include: Luscar/Paintearth Mine, 5 km south of the park on SH 855 (1-877-282-2922); Atco Electric/Battle River Generating Plant, 1 km north & 4 km east of the park (403-582-2185).