Edgar T. Jones Natural Area

edgar t. jones

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 88 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
0.6h · 43 km
drive from calgary
3.7h · 276 km
drive from vancouver
11.3h · 846 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 edgar t. jones. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about edgar t. jones

how far is edgar t. jones from edmonton?
Edgar T. Jones Natural Area is 43 km from Edmonton — approximately a 0.6-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at edgar t. jones?
Peak season at Edgar T. Jones Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of edgar t. jones.

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

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