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Blackstone Provincial Recreation Area

blackstone

Alberta Parks
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 3 hectares.

the basics

flush toilets
drive from edmonton
2.9h · 216 km
drive from calgary
3.1h · 233 km
drive from vancouver
8h · 603 km

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private campgrounds
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hotels and inns near blackstone when plans change.

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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 blackstone. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about blackstone

does blackstone have electric hookups?
No. Blackstone Provincial Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is blackstone from edmonton?
Blackstone Provincial Recreation Area is 216 km from Edmonton — approximately a 2.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at blackstone?
Yes. Blackstone Provincial Recreation Area is operated by Alberta Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of blackstone.

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

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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.

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