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Cold Lake Provincial Park

cold lake

Alberta Parks
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Park. 5812 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
3.4h · 252 km
drive from calgary
6.4h · 478 km
drive from vancouver
14.3h · 1070 km

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private campgrounds
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hotel nearby
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hotels and inns near cold lake 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 cold lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about cold lake

how far is cold lake from edmonton?
Cold Lake Provincial Park is 252 km from Edmonton — approximately a 3.4-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at cold lake?
Yes. Cold Lake Provincial Park is operated by Alberta Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at cold lake?
Peak season at Cold Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of cold lake.

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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