Cypress Hills Provincial Park

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Graburn Hut

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Cabins Capacity Available Rate/Night Reservations
4 Person Nov 1 - Sep 30 $100 Book It
Currently Booking to
Jun 5, 2025
1-877-537-2757

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Features

    This hut sits in a remote area of the Cypress Hills, the perfect place to relax and enjoy some solitude. You'll be able to enjoy exploring the Cypress Hills since the hut is close to viewpoints and trails.

    This hut can accommodate 4 people with one bedroom and a sitting/eating area. There is lighting and 12v electrical outlets powered by solar panels, and a wood stove for cozy winter nights. There are outhouses onsite and an additional campsite bedside the hut that can fit a tent or trailer. It is located on Graburn road, approximately 25km East of Elkwater town site.

    In the summer and fall this hut is accessible by car, or you can choose to hike in using the trails and roadways. During the spring and winter access is limited to an approximately 8.7km ski or snowshoe only from the Reesor dock, or 13.2km from Reesor Viewpoint if the dock is inaccessible

     

Amenities

    • One queen bed and one single over single bunk bed
    • Wood stove
    • Axe and shovel
    • Sink, 5 gallon pail
    • Broom, dust pan
    • Pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups and utensils (*not provided May 1 - September 30)
    • Dish soap, drying rack
    • Dining table and chairs
    • Close to outhouse toilets
    • Firewood (*Not provided May 1 - September 30)

Rules

    • Payment and check-in/check-out is at the Campground Registration Booth (Visitor Centre, Sept-May).
    • Check-in time is 4:00 pm.  Early check-in is not guaranteed.
    • Check-out time is 12:00 noon.  Late check-out is not available.
    • Late Arrivals: If you are arriving after our hours of operation, please call ahead to the Visitor Centre to make special arrangements to access your comfort camping unit.  
    •  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

    • Cooking stove and fuel
    • Firewood (*provided November 1 - April 30)
    • Food and water
    • Bedding/sleeping bag
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Matches and newspaper for lighting the wood stove
    • Flashlights and/or lanterns
    • Appropriate clothing and footwear
    • Cell phone

Please Note

    • There is no drinking water on-site, bring your own.
    • Dispose of grey water (e.g. dish water) in the outhouse.
    • Pack out all garbage.
    • To report illegal activity, threats to public/personal safety, serious noise complaints and dangerous wildlife encounters, phone 310-LAND (5263).
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    • In case of an emergency call 911.
    • There is no cell reception at this hut.

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
  • Campgrounds Cypress Hills PP, map, Lakeview Campground, Old Baldy Campground, Beaver Creek Campground, Elkwater Campground, Firerock Campground, Ferguson Hill Campground, Lodgepole 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
  • 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
  • Summer Trails Guide with Maps Cypress Hills PP, Map Trails: Beaver Creek Loop Cobble Miner Cougar Ridge Crocus Loop Ferguson Hill Road Firerock Highline Horseshoe Canyon Lakeside Lower Mystery Mazama Drop Mazma Mitchell Creek Mitchell Creek Connector Murray Hill Road Mystery Old Baldy Plateau Rangers Trail Ridgetop Rodeo Loop Shoreline Soggy Bottom Spring Creek Cross-Country Ski Trail System Sprinkler Spruce Coulee Sunset Tephra Trans Canada Turkey Trott Facilities: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre Battle Creek Beaver Creek Elkwater Ferguson Hill Firerock Lakeview Lodgepole Old Baldy Reesor Dock Reesor Lake Spring Creek Equestrian Spruce Coulee Aspen Ridge Highway 41 Main Nichol Springs Willow Creek Elkwater Cabins Firerock Cabins Graburn Hut Medicine Lodge Reesor Lake Hut Spruce Coulee Hut Tom Trott Hut Aspen Ridge Cabins East End West End West-Central Spring Creek Trail Head and Shelter Spruce Coulee Trail Head / Rodeo Grounds Bull Trail Pullout Head of the Mountain Elkwater Learning Centre Hidden Valley Ski Resort -- 1683 False
  • Winter Trails Guide with Map Cypress Hills PP, Map Trails: Beaver Creek Loop Cobble Miner Cougar Ridge Crocus Loop Ferguson Hill Road Firerock Highline Horseshoe Canyon Lakeside Lower Mystery Mazama Drop Mazma Mitchell Creek Mitchell Creek Connector Murray Hill Road Mystery Old Baldy Plateau Rangers Trail Ridgetop Rodeo Loop Shoreline Soggy Bottom Spring Creek Cross-Country Ski Trail System Sprinkler Spruce Coulee Sunset Tephra Trans Canada Turkey Trott Facilities: Cypress Hills Visitor Centre Battle Creek Beaver Creek Elkwater Ferguson Hill Firerock Lakeview Lodgepole Old Baldy Reesor Dock Reesor Lake Spring Creek Equestrian Spruce Coulee Aspen Ridge Highway 41 Main Nichol Springs Willow Creek Elkwater Cabins Firerock Cabins Graburn Hut Medicine Lodge Reesor Lake Hut Spruce Coulee Hut Tom Trott Hut Aspen Ridge Cabins East End West End West-Central Spring Creek Trail Head and Shelter Spruce Coulee Trail Head / Rodeo Grounds Bull Trail Pullout Head of the Mountain Elkwater Learning Centre Hidden Valley Ski Resort -- 1683 False
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Updated: Feb 14, 2024