Flood recovery is ongoing in Kananaskis. Some trails, day use areas and backcountry campgrounds are impacted. Check Advisories before you travel. 

Crow Lake Ecological Reserve

Alberta Parks

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Parks Research and Management

Information: 780-743-7437

Park Management

Classification Ecological Reserve
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 2319.00 Acres / 938.47 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 433/87
Administration / Information 780-743-7437
Regional Office North Regional Office
District Lakeland
Natural Region Boreal Forest - Lower Boreal Highlands
Natural Region Description

This site is a complex mosaic of glacial land forms. On the reserve's west side are old-growth white spruce-balsam fir forests 140 years old.

Land Use Framework Region Lower Athabasca

Updated: May 7, 2026