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Reesor Lake Viewpoint
A high pull-off above Reesor Lake on the Alberta side of Cypress Hills, with long prairie views. The lake below is a stocked trout lake with camping, a dock and a boat launch.
What visitors say
Reesor Lake Viewpoint is a roomy pull-off on the edge of the Cypress Hills plateau, looking down on Reesor Lake and out over the prairie. Reviewers keep coming back to how far you can see and how high the hills feel after the drive across flat country. One noted that the plateau stood above the glaciers during the last ice age, which helps explain the view.
It's a quick stop: park, walk around the open area and take photos. Visitors describe it as quiet and relaxing, though often windy, and good for stargazing at night. It's also the last place with cell reception before the road drops down to the lake. One day-tripper felt this viewpoint beats the view from lake level.
Reesor Lake itself is a small trout reservoir stocked by Alberta with rainbow and tiger trout. Alberta Parks runs campgrounds by the lake, with a dock, fishing pier and a boat launch, and motors must be electric. Several reviewers mention coming back to camp, and one used the area as a nordic ski route in winter.
Take care on the road. It's paved but narrow and winding, with sharp shoulders and no guardrails on the hill, so go slowly, especially with a trailer.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 54 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.