Caliper Lake Provincial Park

caliper lake

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Caliper Lake Provincial Park is located 106 km south of Trans-Canada Highway 17 on Highway 71.

The park offers day use, car camping, seasonal campsites, six walk-in campsites, and one group campsite.

Its small campground is nestled under picturesque stands of red and white pine trees for both tent and trailer sites. About one quarter of the campsites offer electrical hook-ups.

Park amenities include water taps, comfort stations (2) with showers and flush toilets, playground, picnic shelter, boat launch, docks, fish cleaning buildings (2), and a trailer dump/fill station.

Enjoy swimming, boating, hiking and great fishing during your visit. Canoe, and kayak rentals are available.

the basics

drive from edmonton
19.3h · 1444 km
drive from calgary
19.4h · 1451 km
drive from vancouver
28.1h · 2110 km

stay options nearby

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private campgrounds
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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 caliper lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about caliper lake

how far is caliper lake from edmonton?
Caliper Lake Provincial Park is 1444 km from Edmonton — approximately a 19.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at caliper lake?
Yes. Caliper 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 caliper lake?
Peak season at Caliper Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of caliper lake.

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

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