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Blue Lake Provincial Park

blue lake

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Blue Lake Provincial Park is located on Highway 647, only 9km north of the Trans-Canada Highway 17 in Vermilion Bay. The park provides a variety of camping and recreational opportunities.

Blue Lake offers a range of car camping opportunities from private tent pads to pull-through sites with parking areas. Half of the campsites offer electrical hook-up. Two group electrical sites, are located on the eastern and western section of the park providing beautiful lake views and water access.

Amenities such as water taps, comfort stations, laundry facilities and a boat launch are close by. Swimming, boating and hiking opportunities, including an amphitheatre and the Visitor Centre, are only a short distance away.

Blue Lake offers 27ft trailer-equipped campsites avail…

the basics

drive from edmonton
19.1h · 1429 km
drive from calgary
19.4h · 1456 km
drive from vancouver
28.3h · 2121 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 blue lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about blue lake

how far is blue lake from edmonton?
Blue Lake Provincial Park is 1429 km from Edmonton — approximately a 19.1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at blue lake?
Yes. Blue Lake 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 blue lake?
Peak season at Blue Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of blue lake.

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

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