Cypress Hills Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Elkwater Hut

Information: 403-893-3833 EXT: 5
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Camping

Cabins Capacity Available Rate/Night Reservations
2 x 3 Person Jan 1 - Dec 31 $100 Book It
Currently Booking to
May 30, 2025
1-877-537-2757


Features

    Experience the beautiful setting of Cypress Hills Provincial Park in the comfort of a hut. Each of the huts sleep three on a single over double bunkbed. The living space is an open concept studio layout with a small kitchenette and eating space. The huts are located in Elkwater Campground; close to showers, washrooms, playgrounds, trails and townsite amenities. The two huts are available year-round. Please call the Toll-Free Reservation Line at 1-877-537-2757, or go online to www.Shop.AlbertaParks.ca to book.

    For inquiries, you can call the Visitor Center at 403-893-3833 ext. 5 or email AEP.ComfortCamping@gov.ab.ca

Amenities

    • One single over double bunk bed, all with mattresses
    • Mini Fridge
    • Table & chairs
    • Power & lighting
    • Electric heater
    • Fire pit and picnic table outside

Rules

    • Payment and check-in/check-out is at the Campground Registration Booth (Visitor Centre, Sept – May) .
    • Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.  Early check-in is not guaranteed.
    • Check-out time is 12:00 noon.  Late check-out is not available.
    • Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to 2 p.m. on the day of check-in.  Cancellations may only be done by contacting the Reservation Line at 1-877-537-2757 or online at Reserve.Alberta.ca
    • Pets are not allowed in or around the buildings (with the exception of service dogs).
    • Smoking and/or vaping of tobacco and cannabis is strictly prohibited inside the buildings.

What to Bring

    • Cook stove and fuel
    • Firewood
    • Pots and pans, dishes and utensils
    • Water containers (drinking water available from outside taps)
    • Bedding/sleeping bag
    • Towels & toiletries
    • Flashlight

Please Note

    • Running water is not available in the cabins.
    • Outhouses and drinking water are located close to the cabins. Showers and flush toilets are available nearby in the campground.
    • Grey water (e.g. dish water) must be disposed of in the outhouse.
    • Please remove all garbage from the cabin at check-out and dispose of in the receptacles provided. Do not leave any garbage in the cabins or fire pits.

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 -- 1683 False
  • Elkwater Townsite 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 -- 1683 False
  • Equestrian Park Guide with Map Cypress Hills PP, map, horse riding, Spring Creek Equestrian Campground 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 -- 1683 False
  • Geology Fact Sheet Cypress Hills PP, Geology Fact Sheet 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 -- 1683 False
  • Interprovincial Park 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 -- 1683 False
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  • Orchids Checklist Cypress Hills PP, orchids, checklist 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 -- 1683 False
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