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Highwood Provincial Recreation Area

highwood

Alberta Parks
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 28 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
1h · 79 km
drive from edmonton
4.8h · 357 km
drive from vancouver
8.4h · 628 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 highwood. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about highwood

how far is highwood from calgary?
Highwood Provincial Recreation Area is 79 km from Calgary — approximately a 1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at highwood?
Yes. Highwood Provincial Recreation Area 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 highwood?
Peak season at Highwood Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of highwood.

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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