Effective Date: October 15, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Elkwater , Elkwater Townsite on park land, road right-of-ways, and non-leased lots
Details:Please be advised that FireSmart vegetation management work is being completed in and around the Elkwater townsite as part of ongoing efforts to manage vegetation for public safety, wildfire mitigation, infrastructure maintenance, and ecological health. This is a continuation of work from earlier in 2025. No work or tree removal will be completed on leased lots. This work will only take place on park property, including:
What to Expect: Residents and visitors may observe heavy equipment operating within the park. There will be increased noise levels during this work, and temporary closures of certain areas may be necessary for safety. We appreciate your patience and understanding as these essential projects are completed.
Open House: Open houses will be held on the below dates to provide more information
Effective Date: September 5, 2025
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Information & Facilities
Details: Water services to campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers have been turned off for the season. The Sani-dump station will be shut off October 10, 2025. Year-round water, flush toilets, and showers are available at the Lakeview Shower House, located at the entrance to Lakeview Campground. Water to campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers is not guaranteed or charged between September 14, 2025, and June 1, 2026.
Effective Date: July 22, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Reesor Lake Campground
Details:
Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories
Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.
Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.
Effective Date: May 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Cypress Hills PP , Marina in Cypress Hills Provincial Park and West side of Main Beach.
Details: Please be advised that Alberta Forestry and Parks is closing the area encompassing the Elkwater Lake Marina, to support marina refurbishment construction activities. Construction activities will include:
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Map of Affected Area