Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Spring Creek Equestrian Campground

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Road Closure - Winter Road Closures

    Effective Date: December 1, 2025 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Cypress Hills PP , Willow Creek Road, Golf Course Road, Murry Hill Road past Spring Creek, Graburn Road, Bull Trail North, Battle Creek Road

    Details: Winter Road closures are in effect until April 30, 2026.

Construction Closure - Mitchell Creek and Beaver Creek Trails

Construction Closure - Elkwater Lake Marina Refurbishment

    Effective Date: May 29, 2025 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Learning Centre , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use , 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:
    • Removal of wood boardwalk and finger docks, replaced with concrete boardwalk and floating finger docks.
    • Replacement of floating breakwater with earth berm breakwater.
    • Repair of boat launch ramp.
    • Riprap installation to protect seawalls from erosion.
    • Added and improved accessibility including a mobility lift.
    • Increased fishing and personal watercraft opportunities.
    Timeline: May to November 2025 The area is being closed:
    • To reduce danger to the general public as contractors work in the area moving heavy equipment and materials on land and in water
    • For construction efficiency
    • It is more time and cost effective to complete this project during optimal warm weather conditions.
    • The contractor needs to be able to work without public safety concerns.
    Other facilities and services in Cypress Hills Provincial Park will not be impacted. Visitors looking for water recreation alternatives can call the Alberta Parks Information Line at 1-877-537-2757 or stop by the Cypress Hills Visitor Centre.

    Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

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Updated: May 29, 2025 
Road Closure - Spruce Coulee Road

Updated: January 17, 2026 
FireSmart - Elkwater Townsite Vegetation Management Work

    Effective Date: October 15, 2025 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre VisitorCentre , East End Day Use , Elkwater , Learning Centre , West End Day Use , West-Central Day Use , 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: 

    • Clearing of hazardous trees and overgrown brush with a focus on coniferous trees, trees with health concerns, ignition susceptible shrubs, and deadfall
    • Removal of vegetation on public land where the vegetation is within FireSmart Home Ignition Zone boundaries in relation to buildings, including cottages
    • Construction of landscape-level firebreaks
    • Maintenance of firebreaks and buffers around critical infrastructure
    • Trimming vegetation near power lines, roadways, and recreational trails

    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

Operational Service Change - Seasonal Water Shut Off

    Effective Date: September 5, 2025

    Where: Beaver Creek Campground , Elkwater Campground , Firerock Campground , Lakeview Campground , Old Baldy Campground

    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.

Updated: September 25, 2025 

Spring Creek Equestrian Campground is in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, 20 km southeast of Medicine Hat on Hwy. 1, and 40 km south on Hwy. 41. This small campground has 9 corrals and random camping areas for RV’s and tents, surrounded by meadow and open pine forest. It's a great base camp for equestrian users hoping to explore the park's many kilometers of trails on horseback.

Equestrian campgrounds are intended for campers bringing a horse. Please only book at an equestrian campground if you are using it for equestrian purposes as there are only a few campgrounds available to these users.

Camping

Season: May 13 - Sep 30
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 9 - $27 May 13 - Sep 30 Seasonal Closure
  • There is no power, potable water or other services onsite.
  • Pack out all of your garbage and leave your campsite clean.
  • Camping Permit must be displayed on corrals.
  • Sites are reservable only through Shop.AlbertaParks.ca

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 12

Firewood
  • Firewood can be purchased in Elkwater townsite.
Water

Equestrian campers should be self-contained with your own water.

Equestrian

The campsite fee is $27 per night and includes two 16' x 16' corrals.  Additional corrals are only available through another campsite due to limited number of corrals.

  • Water is available for horses. 
  • Please bring adequate feed for your animals. Limited grazing is permitted in the camping area but should not be relied on to feed horses.
  • Hobbling or highlining between trees is not permitted in the camping area. Please use the corrals provided or erect portable metal panels to secure your horses. High lines are permitted between trailers. Avoid wet or low lying areas when setting up corrals or campsites. If you're staying for longer than 48 hours, relocate corral panels to avoid excessive trampling of one location.
  • Manure must be cleaned from the corrals and the camping area and placed in the provided bin. Do not clean out trailers while onsite. If possible, pack manure out.
  • Check our Equestrian page for more info.

    Maps & Guides

    • Driving Routes Map Cypress Hills PP, Map Battle Creek Campground Beaver Creek Campground Elkwater Campground Ferguson Hill Campground Firerock Campground Lakeview Campground Lodgepole Campground Old Baldy Campground Reesor Dock Campground Reesor Lake Campground Spring Creek Equestrian Campground Spruce Coulee Campground Aspen Ridge Group Use Highway 41 Group Use Main Group Use Nichol Springs Group Use Willow Creek Group Use Elkwater Hut CC Firerock Hut CC Graburn Hut CC Medicine Lodge CC Reesor Lake Hut CC Spruce Coulee Hut CC Tom Trott Hut CC Aspen Ridge Hut CC East End Day Use West End Day Use West-Central Day Use Spring Creek Trail Head and Shelter Day Use Spruce Coulee Trail Head / Rodeo Grounds Day Use Bull Trail Pullout Day Use Head of the Mountain Day Use Elkwater SF Learning Centre SF -- 66614cbf-b1d3-4244-a0bc-3cf6d7c60170 True
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Updated: Nov 24, 2025