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Aaron Provincial Park

aaron

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Aaron is conveniently located off of the Trans-Canada Highway 17, making it the perfect stopping point for cross-country travellers.

Popular with local users, the park offers day use, car camping, and seasonal campsites.

It features two sandy beaches and a boat launch on Thunder Lake making it a popular choice for swimming, boating, hiking and great fishing.

Campsites can accommodate equipment ranging from tents to large trailers. Half of the campsites offer electrical hook-ups. A non-electrical group campsite is located in the southern section of the park providing privacy and individual site access.

Park amenities include water taps, a comfort station with flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities, playground, picnic shelter, fish cleaning building, and trailer dump/f…

the basics

drive from edmonton
19.9h · 1492 km
drive from calgary
20.3h · 1519 km
drive from vancouver
29.1h · 2185 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to aaron. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about aaron

how far is aaron from edmonton?
Aaron Provincial Park is 1492 km from Edmonton — approximately a 19.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at aaron?
Yes. Aaron Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at aaron?
Peak season at Aaron Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of aaron.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from ontario parks + open sources

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