Photo: Alberta Parks Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
Alberta Parkswhat to expect
This nearly flat high-elevation plateau is recognized for several unique features. There is an internationally recognized ice cave with ice crystals, curls, sheets and pillars. (Ice crystals are so fragile that a temperature increase of one degree Celsius can cause melting.) The periglacial features (known as "patterned ground") in the Reserve include active permafrost, sorted stone circles, polygons, steps and frost boils. The area also contains critical winter range for bighorn sheep.
Description: Alberta Parks
water + services
- Nearest dump station — Alberta Parks dump station
recent reports
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other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.
- Cataract Creek Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Indian Graves Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Willow Creek West Camping Area
- Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area
- Mt. Livingstone Natural Area
- Livingstone Falls Provincial Recreation Area
- Willow Creek East Designated Camping Area
- Blue Bronna Coat Creek Wilderness Site
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