Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area
The spot
About this campsite
Crescent Falls PRA is located 22 km west of Nordegg along the Bighorn River gorge. It provides unserviced rustic camping perched high on the canyon rim.
Renovated viewing platforms offer breathtaking vistas of the two-tiered waterfall plunging over 25 meters into the limestone canyon below.
Acts as a major staging area for backcountry hiking and horseback riding trails leading into the Bighorn Backcountry and Kootenay Plains.
What makes it worth the drive
- Two-tiered waterfall canyon views
- Bighorn River gorge
- Bighorn Backcountry trail staging
- Rustic cliffside campsites
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$28.00 CAD
Season
May 15 – October 15
Elevation
1,290 m
Potable water
Not available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Hand pump water
On site
Fire pits
On site
Viewing platforms
On site
Trailheads
On site
Community reviews
Jun 2026
The waterfall viewing platforms are incredible and hearing the river roar from the campground at night was amazing.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area is unreliable.
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