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Crimson Lake Provincial Park

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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…

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the basics

laundryrestroomplaygroundhas showersraw:Campingraw:Sailingpets allowedraw:Swimmingflush toiletsgroup campingraw:Group Usedrinking waterraw:Fat Bikingraw:Geocachingraw:Horseshoesraw:Volleyballraw:Ice Fishingraw:Snowshoeinghas electric 30araw:Water Skiingraw:Wind Surfingraw:Amphi Theatreraw:Power Boatingraw:Vault Toiletsraw:Winter Campingraw:Sewage Disposaldump station on siteraw:Canoeing/Kayakingraw:Mt.Biking/Cyclingraw:Cross Country Skiingraw:Interpretive Programraw:Hiking - Front Country

The campsites

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

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 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

Water + 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.

what to bring

This list adapts to Crimson Lake Provincial Park. no showers means a travel towel;

If Crimson Lake Provincial Park is full

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.