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Effective Date: August 19, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Reesor Dock Day Use , Reesor Lake Campground , Reesor Lake Hut ComfortCamping

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:

  • Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
  • Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible.
  • Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
  • Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake.

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.

Updated: August 19, 2026 

Effective Date: September 2, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Cypress Hills Provincial Park , Information & Facilities

Details: Winterization of water services for campgrounds, standpipes, flush toilets, and showers will begin September 21, 2026.  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, 2026, and June 1, 2027.

Updated: September 2, 2026 
Information: 403-893-3833 EXT: 5
Directions

Reesor Lake Campground is found in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, 20 km southeast of Medicine Hat on Hwy. 1 and 40 km south on Hwy 41. There are 36 RV and tent-friendly sites, and 3 walk-in tenting sites. This campground is nestled behind Reesor Lake, with access to shore fishing areas, and Graburn Creek. Cypress Hills is a large park with many amenities and activities to offer. Laze on the beach, go boating on the lakes, hike, bike, or enjoy an interpretive program. In winter enjoy tobogganing, skating, snowshoeing, downhill skiing or cross-country skiing on groomed trails.

Camping

Season: May 13 - Oct 11
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Unserviced 33 - $26 May 13 - Oct 11 Book It
Walk-in Tenting 3 - $26 May 13 - Oct 11 Book It

Amenities

Currently Booking to
Oct 11, 2026
1-877-537-2757
Firewood

Firewood can be purchased in Elkwater townsite.

Water

Please bring your own water. Water from the hand pump is not safe for consumption or use and should only be used to put out fires. 

Water is shut off for the winter season.

Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are available year-round at the Lakeview shower house, located near the campground registration booth.

Maps & Guides

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Updated: Sep 4, 2026
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