Crimson Lake Campground

Central · Alberta Parks · Crimson Lake Provincial Park · Updated October 16, 2026

Crimson Lake in Crimson Lake Provincial Park. The photo shows the lake, not the campsites.
Photo: As2020sa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A large, all-powered campground in the forest near Crimson Lake, a short drive from Rocky Mountain House. It has showers, laundry, flush toilets and a sani-dump, plus trails for hiking and skiing. A small loop stays open for winter camping.

Family-friendly Hiking Fishing Lake/Beach Swimming Paddling/Boating Biking Playground Winter camping

Nearby: “Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, or skiing.” (Alberta Parks page)

Why these tags? (sources)

Family-friendly: “Amenities: Amphitheatre, Playground” Alberta Parks page
Hiking: “Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, or skiing.” Alberta Parks page
Fishing: “Winter activities including ice fishing.” Alberta Parks page
Lake/Beach: “A large beach area that is great for swimming.” Alberta Parks page
Swimming: “A large beach area that is great for swimming.” Alberta Parks page
Paddling/Boating: “Including a boat launch.” Alberta Parks page
Biking: “Many trails for hiking, mountain biking, or skiing.” Alberta Parks page
Playground: “A campground store, playground and a large beach area.” Alberta Parks page
Winter camping: “Crimson Lake Provincial Park offers year-round camping.” Alberta Parks page

Cost

Typical cost per night: about $43 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)

Nightly rates by site type (CAD)
Power	$43.00

Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.

Extra costs

For this campground:

Alberta Parks online reservation fee $12 (non-refundable)

Reservation fee	Alberta Parks charges a $12 non-refundable online reservation fee (shop.albertaparks.ca). Most campgrounds open for booking 90 days ahead.
Fire permit	No separate campfire permit is listed for Alberta Parks campgrounds; firewood is sold at many sites. Always check albertafirebans.ca.
Kananaskis Conservation Pass	Not required here (only for Kananaskis Country and Bow Valley Corridor parks). Details

Fees checked October 2026. Camping rates don't include these extras.

Campground details

Park	Crimson Lake Provincial Park
Operator	Alberta Parks (Government of Alberta)
Location	14 km west of Rocky Mountain House.
Season	Year-round (reservable/serviced season: May 13 - Sep 20) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather)
Site types	Power Power: 156 sites (15 amp as listed)
RV length	No maximum RV length published on the campground page; check site details when booking.
Showers	Yes
Sani-dump	Yes
Flush toilets	Yes
Other amenities	Accessible, Amphitheatre, Firepits, Firewood Sold, Grocery/Supply Store, Laundry, Pit/Vault Toilets, Playground, Water - Tap
Reservations	Alberta Parks reservation system (online or 1-877-537-2757); bookings open 90 days ahead Book or check availability
Official page	www.albertaparks.ca

Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site.