Photo: Alberta Parks Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
ab parks Alberta
what 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
the basics
Water + services
- Nearest dump station
- Nearest potable water
what to bring
This list adapts to Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve. no showers means a travel towel;
If Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve is full
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.
- Cataract Creek Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Indian Graves Provincial Recreation Area openings
- Cataract Creek Campground
- Willow Creek West Camping Area
- Etherington Creek Provincial Recreation Area
- Mt. Livingstone Natural Area
- Livingstone Falls Provincial Recreation Area
- Livingstone Falls Campground