Accommodations in Pincher Creek and surrounding area

Your complete and updated Visitor Guide [last updated December 13, 2023]

This accommodation listing includes places to stay in and a short drive from the Town of Pincher Creek. Pincher Creek is situated in a fantastic position to host adventures to Waterton Lakes National Park, Castle Provincial Parks, Crowsnest Pass, and the Oldman Dam. This page includes accommodations found within the Town of Pincher and surrounding areas including Twin Butte (between Pincher Creek and Waterton Lakes National Park), Beauvais Lake (between Pincher Creek and Beaver Mines/Castle Provincial Park), Cowley/Lundbreck/Burmis (between Pincher Creek and Crowsnest Pass), and the Oldman Dam (north of Pincher Creek). We have included the location of the listing in the description and to learn more approximate travel times and how to access these areas, read the Geography Section below.

Accommodation listings include lodges and wellness centres, cabins and cottages, hotels and motels, vacation homes, bed and breakfasts, and camping options for RVs and tenters. To learn more about one of the accommodations, simply click on the picture or text for the property of interest and to their website.

Vacation Homes

Vacation homes refer to accommodations that you can find on Airbnb or VRBO. You will find a variety of accommodation types under this listing from cabins to condos to luxury homes to ensuites and more.

Red's Cabin

Area: Town of Pincher Creek (5 minutes from town)
Entire cabin: 3 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath

Red's Cabin is located 5 minutes from Pincher Creek on the home acreage property of the hosts. The cabin has views of the small creek behind it, the various farm animals cruising through, and the little valley that it rests in. The recently restored cabin is cozy and beautiful, and well appointed with all the amenities you will need for your stay.  Red's Cabin comfortably fits 2-3 people for your stay, and is a peaceful and tranquil little home away from home.

Pincher Creek Mountain View

Area: Town of Pincher Creek
Entire home: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 baths

Pincher Creek Mountain View offers accommodation for groups of up to 8 individuals with unparalleled views of the mountains and all the comforts and conveniences of home. With multiple lounging areas both indoors and out, you will have no trouble winding down after a long day enjoying all that southwestern Alberta has to offer.

Dottie's Ruby Shoes Retreat

Area: Town of Pincher Creek
Entire suite: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 4 beds, 1 bath

Dottie’s Ruby Shoes Retreat has a small one-bedroom suite complete with private kitchen and laundry. The couch converts to a second queen size bed. Parking is right out the front of the suite and can accommodate trailer parking if needed.

Rooms for short-term rent

Area: Town of Pincher Creek

Beautiful home, close to all the beautiful areas in southwest Alberta. These rooms are available to adults only. Two rooms downstairs, no pets allowed due to other animals onsite. Not ideal for persons with allergies. You share the kitchen with the owner, and there is a BBQ for use. Absolutely zero smoking of any kind on the premises. Contact the owner at 403-627-8997 to book.

Casa Bella

Area: Town of Pincher Creek
Entire home: 6 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath, newly renovated

This cozy, kid-friendly house is perfect for your next vacation. It’s located within walking distance of a skating arena, library, pool, waterslide, fitness center, and even a splash park for your little ones.

Rocking Chair Cabin

Area: Twin Butte
Farm stay: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath

The Rocking Chair Cabin is a two-bedroom, cozy, creek side accommodation. Located 20 minutes south west of Pincher Creek on a working ranch in the heart of the foothills.

St. Joseph’s Inn

Area: Cowley
Entire home: 8 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2 baths

St. Joseph’s Inn is a beautifully repurposed historic church building in Cowley AB. Guests have access to the whole building consisting of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and laundry appliances.

Antiker Log Cabin

Area: Lundbreck, north along Highway 22
Entire cabin: 6 guests, 1 bedroom, 4 beds, 1 bath

Antiker Log Cabin is located along Highway 22, and is the former Sierra West Cabins. It sleeps maximum 6 people with 2 queen and a hid-a-bed. The cabins are located on a stunning property overlooking the Livingstone Range and a small ranch with 80 cows and 6 horses, ponies, miniature donkey, sheep, chickens, cats and a dog.

Rustic Historic Farmhouse Getaway

Area: North Burmis
Farm stay: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1.5 bathrooms

This picturesque and secluded property is located in the geographically rare “Intermontane Foothills” on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. Located 30 minutes from Crowsnest Pass and Pincher Creek. Rustic Farmhouse is an old, sturdy house that includes a master bedroom on the main floor with a double bed and one bedroom in the attic with two beds, one queen and one single. Guests will have the entire house to themselves.

Riverside Cabin

Area: South Burmis
Entire chalet: 12 guests, 3 bedrooms, 7 beds, 3.5 baths

The cabin is located in south Burmis bordering Burmis lake and crown land on a private acreage. It has 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 12 people. It is a rustic cabin with breathtaking views, hot tub and full amenities of a house.

Palmer Ranch Bunkhouse

Area: Twin Butte

Wild Eden Cabin

Area: Beauvais Lake
Entire cabin: 6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 3 baths

Jacobson’s Riverside Guest Ranch

Area: Oldman Dam

Wyndgate Suites

Area: Cowley
Entire rental unit: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath

Burmis Bed and Bales

Area: South Burmis
Entire guest suite: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath

Countryside Yurt

Area: North Burmis
Yurt: 4 guests, 1 bedroom, 3 beds, 1 bath

Bed and Breakfasts

The local bed and breakfasts found in Pincher Creek are owned by locals who have a passion for sharing the small town vibe and helping visitors fall in love with their hometown. At Uplift Adventures, we enjoy promoting these accommodations because we love the 'at home' ambiance of these lovely places to stay.

Bloomin Inn

Area: Town of Pincher Creek

Waterton Bed and Breakfast

Area: Twin Butte

Camping

The Town of Pincher Creek has a privately owned campgrounds and a town campground. In addition, there are a few campgrounds outside of Pincher Creek both privately owned and within the provincial parks.

Sleepy Hollow Campground

Area: Town of Pincher Creek

Sleepy Hollow Campground is privately run and ideally located in the town. Close to the river and amenities. Some sites are available year-round. Sites include power, full hook up, sewage, and tenting. Amenities onsite include a playground, laundry, flush toilets, showers, and laundry. The campground is able to facilitate large group camping.

Castle Valley Campground

Area: Pincher Creek (outside of town)

Nestled along the banks of the Castle River just outside the Crowsnest Pass, Castle Valley Campground is an absolute haven. Offering well-maintained, seasonal campsites, it's an idyllic escape for nature lovers, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of this picturesque region.

Pincher Creek Veteran's Memorial Campground

Area: Town of Pincher Creek

A municipal run campground opens during the summer months. It is scenically located along the creek and walkway system, close to town amenities, flush toilet washrooms and free shower facilities. They host 7 fully services sites (power, sewer and water), 11 electrical service only sites, and 4 tent only sites. Firewood is available for purchase.

Beauvais Lake Campground

Area: Beauvais Lake

Beauvais Lake is located just outside of Pincher Creek. The main campground has powered sites open year-round, from October 1 to April 30, first come first serve. Sites are bookable online other times of the year. The sites are surrounded by trees and near the lake. Unserviced, walk-in tenting, and winter camping sites are also available.

Lundbreck Falls Campground

Area: Lundbreck

Lundbreck Falls Campground is managed by the province with unserviced, powered and walk-in tenting sites located along the Crowsnest River and a short distance from the fall. Amenities include firepits, pit/vault toilets, and power. Sites can be booked online for dates between May 12 to October 2.

Cottonwood Campground

Area: Oldman Dam

Cottonwood Campground is managed by the province within the Oldman Dam area with unserviced and powered options. Amenities include firepits, hand launch for boats, pit/vault toilets, playground, sewage disposal, water – tap, and power. Sites can be booked online for dates between May 12 to September 12.

Castleview Campground

Area: Oldman Dam

The Castleview Campground is managed by the province with 30 fully serviced sites suitable for RVs and within the Oldman Dam area. Amenities include firepits, flush toilets, power, sewage disposal, showers, water – tap, and are accessible. Sites can be booked online for dates between May 19 and September 6.

Three Rivers Group Use

Area: Oldman Dam

The Three Rivers Campground is managed by the province with 10 units within the Oldman Dam area. Amenities include firepits, shelter – picnic, pit/vault toilets, playground, sewage disposal, and water – tap. Sites can be booked online for dates between May 18 and September 5.

North Fork Campground

Area: Oldman Dam

The North Fork Campground is managed by the province with 8 unserviced sites suitable for RVs and tents and within the Oldman Dam area. Amenities include a boat launch and pit/vault toilets. Campfires are prohibited and you must bring your own water. Sites are first come-first served.

Windy Point Campground

Area: Oldman Dam

The Windy Point Campground is managed by the province with 16 unserviced sites suitable for RVs and tents and within the Oldman Dam area. Amenities include a boat launch, pier and pit/vault toilets. Campfires are prohibited and you must bring your own water. Sites are first come-first served.

Cowley Lions Castle River Campground

Area: Burmis (between Burmis and Beaver Mines)

Geography And How To Get To Areas From Pincher Creek

To help you understand the geography of the area. Pincher Creek is located approximately 40 minutes north of Waterton Lakes National Park and south of Highway 3. All times are recorded based on distance from the Town of Pincher Creek.

To Waterton

Drive south along Highway 6 and pass a small town called Twin Butte (18 minutes). Several ranches are located within this area and a few of the accommodations found between Pincher and Waterton are located on a ranch. The mountains to the west of Highway 6 and north of Waterton, are part of the Castle Provincial Parks. It is about 40 minutes to the townsite of Waterton from Pincher Creek.

To Beauvais Lake / Beaver Mines / Castle Provincial Parks

Drive west from Pincher Creek along Highway 507. This is how you access Beauvais Lake Provinical Park (18 minutes), but you will turn south off of Highway 507 onto Highway 775 to get to Beauvais. When you get to Highway 774, you can turn left to access Beaver Mines (15 minutes), Castle Provincial Parks (24 minutes), and Castle Mountain Resort (33 minute drive).

To Crowsnest Pass

Drive north of Pincher Creek to Highway 3, then drive west along Highway 3. You will pass by Cowley (14 minutes), Lundbreck (18 minutes), Burmis (23 minutes), and then Crowsnest Pass (30 minutes to the east end of Bellevue).

To the Oldman Dam

The Oldman Dam (13 minutes) is near Summerview and you can access the dam via Highway 510. It is located north of Pincher Creek and this area can also be used to access the south end of Porcupine Hills. The Oldman River reservoir is large and the campgrounds surround the reservoir. The Oldman Dam hosts several water sport activities, and Porcupine Hills is public land.

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