The Bighorn River and the waterfalls are extremely dangerous with fast flowing, cold water and a strong undertow. Drowning and severe injury have occurred. Stay behind fences and barricades for your safety.
Advisories and Closures ()
Effective Date: October 7, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Crescent Falls Day Use , Crescent Falls Campground , Crescent Falls PRA , Information & Facilities
Details: Due to hazardous seasonal road conditions, the vehicle gates to the day use area are now closed for the season. The upper parking lot will remain open, the access road and upper parking lot are routinely plowed for vehicle access. Crescent Falls Day Use Area remains open but is limited to foot traffic only. The campground is closed for the season.
Crescent Falls Campground offers a mix of both first-come, first-served and reservable campsites. Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area is located 22 km west of Nordegg on Highway 11 and 6 km north on a gravel access road. This small, well-treed campground includes 9 tent only sites and 21 RV campsites.
| Site Type | Campsites | Power | Rate/Night | Reservable Dates | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unserviced | 21 | - | $28 | May 8 - Oct 4 | Seasonal Closure |
| Walk-in Tenting | 9 | - | $28 | May 8 - Oct 4 | Seasonal Closure |
Firepits
Water - Pump
Pit/Vault Toilets
Firewood Sold
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.