Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Crescent Falls Campground

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Facility Operator: Westward Bound Campgrounds

Most of our parks are under a Fire Ban. All open fires, including campfires and charcoal briquettes, are not permitted during a fire ban.

Fire Ban in Effect
Notice - Site 32, 33, 34 ClosureNotice - Site 32, 33, 34 Closure Construction Advisory - Partial Closure : Bighorn Canyon Lookout Parking LotConstruction Advisory - Partial Closure : Bighorn Canyon Lookout Parking Lot

Crescent Falls Campground is First-Come, First-Served within Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area located 22 km west of Nordegg on Hwy 11 and 6 km north on a gravel access road. This small, well-treed campground includes 12 tent-only sites, and 22 RV sites (max trailer size 25ft).

Camping

Season: May 3 - Oct 9
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 34 - $28 No FCFS
Senior Discount (65+) $2

Public Safety - Swift Water & Below Waterfalls Access Prohibited

  • The Bighorn River is fast flowing with cold mountain water. Do not wade or swim in the water above or below the falls – this area is a special protection zone and access is prohibited.
  • The waterfalls have a strong undertow that goes down 30 feet which can drown a person. The river can sweep you off your feet and pull you down stream. Severe injury and death have occurred.
  • Stay to the day use areas, designated trails and behind fences at all time to protect yourself and the environment.
  • There is no cell phone service in the park, please plan ahead.

Amenities

First Come, First Serve
Water

Recent changes to the recreation area regulation under the Public Health Act have affected provision of drinking water in this campground – we cannot absolutely guarantee that water from hand pumps is free of pathogens because of the risk of ground water contamination. As a result, Alberta Parks recommends that you bring your own drinking water.

    Maps & Guides

    • Campground Map Crescent Falls PRA, Map, Campground, Provincial Recreation Area, Bighorn Canyon Trail, Bighorn Meadows Equestrian -- 8337 False
    • Regulations

Updated: Jul 3, 2024