Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks

Crescent Falls Campground

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Crescent Falls Campground is First-Come, First-Served within Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area located 22 km west of Nordegg on Hwy 11 and 6 km north on a gravel access road. This small, well-treed campground includes 12 tent-only sites, and 22 RV sites (max trailer size 25ft).

    Public Safety - Swift Water & Below Waterfalls Access Prohibited

    • The Bighorn River is fast flowing with cold mountain water.
    • Do not wade or swim in the water above or below the falls – access is prohibited.
    • The waterfalls have a strong undertow that goes down 30 feet which can drown a person. The river can sweep you off your feet and pull you down stream. Severe injury and death have occurred.
    • Stay to the day use areas, designated trails and behind fences and barricades at all time to protect yourself and the environment.
    • In order to maintain public safety, the area above and below the waterfalls are managed as a special protective zone. This area is closed and access is prohibited.
    • There is no cell phone service in the park, please plan ahead.

Camping

Season: May 2 - Oct 4
Site Type Campsites Power Rate/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 21 - $28 No Seasonal Closure
Walk-in Tenting 9 - $28 No Seasonal Closure

Amenities

First Come, First Serve.
Water

Recent changes to the recreation area regulation under the Public Health Act have affected provision of drinking water in this campground – we cannot absolutely guarantee that water from hand pumps is free of pathogens because of the risk of ground water contamination. As a result, Alberta Parks recommends that you bring your own drinking water.

Accessibility

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Updated: Mar 3, 2025