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The Trail from Highway 11 to Twin Lakes Day Use Area is partially flooded and is not passable on foot. Please use caution or plan an alternative hike. View map for details.

Effective Date: September 21, 2026

Where: Amerada Trail , Boardwalk Trail , Crane Group Use , Crimson Lake Campground , Crimson Lake Group Use , Crimson Lake Day Use , Crimson Lake Provincial Park , Fallen Timber Trail , Grey Owl Group Use , North Woods Trail , Sandpit Trail , Sundew Group Use , Twin Lakes Group Use , Wolf Track Trail

Details: As of September 21st, 2026 Crimson Lake Provincial Park Campground will be transitioning to first-come, first-served for winter camping. All other loops and group sites will be closed for the fall and winter. Loop A sites will have 30 AMP power, but no water service in the off season. Showers and dump station are not available and firewood may be available with limited service, payable by cash or cheque only.  Loop A is currently fully open for first-come, first-served winter camping, but only 13 sites are regularly maintained, ploughed, and powered throughout the winter: A-1, A-3, A-18, A-19, A-20, A-21, A-23, A-25, A-31, A-32, and A-33. Day use areas are open all year. The Campground will open for Peak Season Camping on May 19th, 2027. Peak season camping is by reservation only and bookings begin 90 days prior.   

Updated: October 9, 2026 

Effective Date: September 21, 2026

Where: Crimson Lake Provincial Park , Twin Lakes Campground , Twin Lakes Group Use , Twin Lakes Day Use , Twin Lakes Lakeside Trail , Twin Lakes/Crimson Lake Connector Trail

Details: As of September 21, 2026, Twin Lakes Campground will be closed for the winter season. The day use will continue to be open during the fall and winter.  We look forward to having you back camping in 2027.  The Campground will open for Peak Season Camping on May 19th, 2026 - Peak season camping is by reservations only and bookings begin 90 days prior. 

Updated: October 9, 2026 

This trail is a portion of a larger, 12 km trail that connects Crimson Lake Provincial Park to the town of Rocky Mountain House.  Lakeside Trail is relatively flat, and features a wide, sandy trail that skirts the shoreline of Twin Lakes.

In winter, contact the Alberta Parks office in Rocky Mountain House for trail updates.

Trail Warning: HWY 11 to Twin Lakes Trail Flooding 
Details:
The Trail from Highway 11 to Twin Lakes Day Use Area is partially flooded and is not passable on foot.  Please use caution or plan an alternative hike at Crimson Lake Provincial Park. 

Affected Area Map


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Length Approx. 2 km
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Summer Biking/Cycling E-bike Hiking
Winter E-bike
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Trails: Crimson Lake Provincial Park | All Parks

Updated: Jan 19, 2026
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