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Dollar Lake Provincial Park

dollar lake

Nova Scotia Parks
Nova Scotia · reservable

what to expect

Situated on a large lake not far from the Musquodoboit Valley, the park is the perfect escape. The quiet woodland setting offers a wide range of outdoor opportunities, including camping, boating, canoeing, water-skiing, and fishing. A beautiful sandy beach at the north end of the lake offers freshwater swimming. The park offers a 117-site campground (83 Wooded; 34 Partially Wooded), 3 comfort stations (2 with showers and flush toilets and 2 all gender/family comfort station (individual entrance accessible showers and flush toilets), dishwashing station (Loop C), a picnic area, boat launch, and hiking trails. The main beach is supervised during the peak season. The smaller "campers" beach is unsupervised. Water taps, and vault toilets are conveniently located throughout the campground. Loca…

the basics

drive from edmonton
49.1h · 3685 km
drive from calgary
50.2h · 3762 km
drive from vancouver
59.1h · 4434 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 dollar lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about dollar lake

how far is dollar lake from edmonton?
Dollar Lake Provincial Park is 3685 km from Edmonton — approximately a 49.1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at dollar lake?
Yes. Dollar Lake Provincial Park is operated by Nova Scotia Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at dollar lake?
Peak season at Dollar Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of dollar lake.

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

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