Twin Lakes Day Use Area and Crimson Lake
Location: Twin Lakes
400043 Hwy 756. Go west of Rocky Mountain House on Hwy 11 for 16 km, then north on Hwy 756 for 2 km.
Crimson Lake Prov Park GPS: N52.4450 -W115.0103
Twin Lakes Day Use Area GPS: N52.4141 -W115.0085
Location: Crimson Lake
402067 Rge Rd 8-0A. Continue north on Hwy 756 for 3 km.
Habitat:
Small shallow lakes surrounded by rich fens, tamarack swamps, spruce and mixed woods.
Access:
The Rocky-Crimson trail, a single track biking/hiking trail between Crimson Lake and Hwy 11, is well maintained. Access points to trail are on Hwy 11, at Twin Lakes and at Crimson Lake. A 10-km trail encircles Crimson Lake and there are other well-mapped trails through and around the campgrounds.
Notable Species:
Spruce Grouse, Common Loon, American Bittern, Sandhill Crane, Greater Yellowlegs, Northern Pygmy Owl, Boreal Owl, American Three-toed WoodpeckerOlive-sided Flycatcher, Western Tanager.
Other Details
Bear and cougar country. Campground open year-round.
Twin Lakes: albertaparks.ca/twin-lakes
Crimson Lake: albertaparks.ca/crimsonlake
Disclaimer:
The Red Deer River Naturalists are not liable for any injury or damage whatsoever caused to yourself or others by using this guide.
- Use discretion when venturing into natural habitats.
- Do not trespass on private land.
- Some sites allow livestock grazing.
- Some sites allow hunting.
- Some sites in western regions are in bear/cougar habitat. Take all necessary precautions.
Note:
More birds will be seen in the spring and summer seasons, but all locations will have some winter birds. Typical and common species can be expected for each habitat described. Large deep lakes typically attract migrating waterfowl, (ducks, swans, and geese). Notable Species are species of special interest that have been recently recorded in or near the area.
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