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Beautiful scenery at Payne Lake with the grass and lake.

Payne Lake Provincial Recreation Area

This scenic lakeside campground is in Payne Lake Provincial Recreation Area, 25 km west of Cardston on Hwy. 5 (18 km east of Waterton Lakes National Park on Hwy. 5). Choose from scenic lakeview sites or the shade and privacy of natural mixed forest. Fish for trout, hike, sail, windsurf, canoe, or go power boating on the lake.

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Spring, Summer, Fall
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Families & KidsAdventure Enthusiasts

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