Kootenay Plains is a large area accommodating all eight group sites in an oval shape. Each site has a fantastic view of the Rocky Mountains, is treed and close to numerous hiking trails such as: Siffleur Falls, Two O'Clock Creek Ridge, Thompson Creek Falls and numerous others. Group sites 1, 4, 5 and 7 each have a camp shelter on them; the other sites do not. Many groups have made this location a camping tradition coming to this area for over 30 years.
There is a climbing wall located behind sites 4 and 5 open to the public. Please respect the camping groups in place and walk around the perimeter of their group site. This area is close to the well-known Abraham Lake, a man-made reservoir housing the Bighorn Dam, which is great for fishing. The North Saskatchewan River flows into it as well as many other creeks and rivers.
Location: 67 km west of Nordegg on Hwy. 11
The Kootenay Plains are significant for local Indigenous communities because of the grave sites located on the plains. The nearby ecological reserve protects the area's unique grassland vegetation. Use of motorized vehicles in the ecological reserve is strictly prohibited. There is a 5-km trail from the day use parking area to Siffleur Falls.
Camping
Fishing
Group Use
Hiking - Front Country
Rock Climbing
Geocaching
Trail Running
Hiking: some sections of the 5-km trail to Siffleur Falls can be dangerous; the hike to the falls is not recommended for small children. Cross-country skiing: backcountry skiing and ice climbing in the area.
