Advisories and Closures ()
Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Where: Amerada Trail , Boardwalk Trail , Crane Group Use , Crimson Lake Campground , Crimson Lake Group Use , Crimson Lake Day Use , Crimson Lake PP , Fallen Timber Trail , Grey Owl Group Use , North Woods Trail , Sandpit Trail , Sundew Group Use , Twin Lakes Group Use , Wolf Track Trail
Details: As of September 22nd, 2025 Crimson Lake Provincial Park Campground will be transitioning to first-come, first-served for Winter Camping. All other loops and group sites will be closed for the fall and winter. Loop B sites will have 15 AMP power, but no water service in the off season. Showers and dump station are not available and firewood may be available with limited service, payable by cash or cheque only. Loop B is currently fully open for first come, first served "winter" camping, but only 13 sites are regularly maintained, ploughed, and powered throughout the winter: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4,B-8, B-9, B-10, B-29, B-30, B-31, B-32, B-33, B-34. Day Use Areas are open all year. The Campground will open for Peak Season Camping on May 13th, 2026 - Peak season camping is by reservations only and bookings begin 90 days prior.
Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Where: Crimson Lake PP , Twin Lakes Campground , Twin Lakes Group Use , Twin Lakes Day Use , Twin Lakes Lakeside Trail , Twin Lakes/Crimson Lake Connector Trail
Details: As of September 22nd 2025, Twin Lakes Campground will be closed for the remainder of the 2025 season. The day use will continue to be open during the fall and winter. We look forward to having you back camping in 2026. The Campground will open for Peak Season Camping on May 13th, 2026 - Peak season camping is by reservations only and bookings begin 90 days prior.
Effective Date: August 6, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Crimson Lake PP , Twin Lakes Campground , Twin Lakes Group Use , Twin Lakes Day Use
Details: The Trail from Highway 11 to Twin Lakes Day Use Area is partially flooded and is not passable on foot. Please use caution or plan an alternative hike at Crimson Lake Provincial Park.Map of Affected Area
This trail is a portion of a larger, 12 km trail that connects Crimson Lake Provincial Park to the town of Rocky Mountain House. Lakeside Trail is relatively flat, and features a wide, sandy trail that skirts the shoreline of Twin Lakes.
In winter, contact the Alberta Parks office in Rocky Mountain House for trail updates.
Trail Warning: HWY 11 to Twin Lakes Trail Flooding
Details: The Trail from Highway 11 to Twin Lakes Day Use Area is partially flooded and is not passable on foot. Please use caution or plan an alternative hike at Crimson Lake Provincial Park.
Affected Area Map
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