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Cobble Flats Provincial Recreation Area

cobble flats

Alberta Parks
Kananaskis Country · Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 92 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
0.8h · 58 km
drive from edmonton
4.2h · 317 km
drive from vancouver
8.2h · 616 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.
bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

this list adapts to cobble flats. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about cobble flats

how far is cobble flats from calgary?
Cobble Flats Provincial Recreation Area is 58 km from Calgary — approximately a 0.8-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at cobble flats?
Yes. Cobble Flats 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 cobble flats.

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

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