Child Lake Meadows Natural Area

child lake meadows

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 391 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
7.7h · 574 km
drive from calgary
11.1h · 835 km
drive from vancouver
14.7h · 1103 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 child lake meadows. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about child lake meadows

how far is child lake meadows from edmonton?
Child Lake Meadows Natural Area is 574 km from Edmonton — approximately a 7.7-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at child lake meadows?
Peak season at Child Lake Meadows Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of child lake meadows.

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

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