Information & Facilities

Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area has a First-Come, First-Served Campground with 12 tent-only sites and 22 RV sites (max trailer size 25ft). The day use area includes two viewing platforms of the falls, picnic tables, and a 3 km trail that takes you from the lower day use area to a viewpoint of the Bighorn Canyon.

Location: 22 km west of Nordegg on Hwy. 11 & 6 km north on access road

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 – 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.