Winter access
Red Rock Parkway closes to vehicles in winter, and snow can make some day-use sites inaccessible. The road remains open for winter recreation, but don’t count on reaching Coppermine by car then.
Overview
About Coppermine Day Use Area
Why stop
- Creek outlook with 11 picnic tables and a fire-box shelter.
Heads up
- Red Rock Parkway closes to vehicles in winter.
Map
Where it is
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Before you go
Winter access
7 active Waterton Lakes alerts
- ClosureBelly River Campground closedBelly River Campground is closed to all traffic and travel because a carcass is in the area. - Violators may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act, with a maximum penalty of $25,000.Official details
- ClosureBlakiston Fan closed to protect rutting elkThe Blakiston Fan area is closed to traffic and travel to prevent disturbance of elk rutting there.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Waterton Lakes Tour Guide
Your drive to Coppermine Day Use Area, narrated.
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“You’re nearing Coppermine Day Use Area on Red Rock Parkway. Choose it for a simple picnic with a view toward Blakiston Creek.”
Plays as you drive up to Coppermine Day Use Area in the Parkwolf Waterton Lakes Tour Guide.
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Guide
More about Coppermine Day Use Area
A simple stop for a picnicCoppermine is a small picnic area on Red Rock Parkway with a view toward Blakiston Creek.
Coppermine is a small picnic area on Red Rock Parkway with a view toward Blakiston Creek. It suits a meal break on the drive when you want a table and shelter; the creek outlook is a bonus, not an elaborate attraction.
What you’ll findThere are 11 picnic tables, one shelter with a fire box, and dry toilets.
There are 11 picnic tables, one shelter with a fire box, and dry toilets. Parking is paved and described as accessible. Alcohol isn’t allowed at day-use areas.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Waterton Lakes
83 sightingsBisonMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
563 sightingsBlack BearMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
146 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
113 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
55 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 9 AMSighting map
53 sightingsTrumpeter SwanMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Waterton Lakes. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
