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Crimson Lake Provincial Park

Alberta Parks inside Crimson Lake Provincial Park
Crimson Lake Provincial Park · Alberta

what to expect

Only a short distance from Rocky Mountain House, Crimson Lake Provincial Park offers year-round recreation opportunities for people of all ages. With over 200 camping sites, 5 group camping areas, 20km of trails, and a lake suitable for boating and swimming, this park is a popular destination for both locals and travelers. In the summer months, the campground store provides snacks, souvenirs, and toiletries, while separate laundry and shower facilities make extended stays more comfortable. Educational interpretive programs run at the amphitheatre and throughout the park, and there are ample trails and a clean and sizeable beach for whatever summer activity visitors would like to enjoy. During the winter, there are cleared powered sites available at a reduced camping rate. The groomed and p…

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking waterLaundryCamp storeFirewoodFire pits
Recreation
BeachPlaygroundRec hallSports courts
Access & policies
Pets allowedWinter camping

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Drive from Edmonton
159 km
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Drive from Calgary
172 km
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the campsites

Total sites
173
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do here

Activities you can do at Crimson Lake Provincial Park.

HikingSwimmingFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingCyclingWinter sportsGeocaching

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

what's around

Crimson Lake Provincial Park plus 4 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Trail Warning: HWY 11 to Twin Lakes Trail Flooding
Alberta Parks has this advisory posted for the park. Effective August 6, 2025 - Until Further Notice. Affects: Crimson Lake Provincial Park, Twin Lakes Campground, Twin Lakes Group Use, Twin Lakes Day Use. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Alberta Parks advisory →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 12 named anchors.