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Ghost River Wilderness Area

ghost river wilderness area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Wilderness Area. 15220 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1.3h · 99 km
drive from edmonton
3.7h · 276 km
drive from vancouver
7.9h · 594 km

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private campgrounds
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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 ghost river wilderness area. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about ghost river wilderness area

how far is ghost river wilderness area from calgary?
Ghost River Wilderness Area is 99 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.3-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at ghost river wilderness area?
Peak season at Ghost River Wilderness Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of ghost river wilderness area.

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

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