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James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area

james-wilson

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 16 hectares.

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendly
drive from calgary
1.5h · 116 km
drive from edmonton
3h · 223 km
drive from vancouver
8.4h · 627 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.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to james-wilson. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about james-wilson

can dogs camp at james-wilson?
Yes. James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does james-wilson have electric hookups?
No. James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is james-wilson from calgary?
James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area is 116 km from Calgary — approximately a 1.5-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at james-wilson?
Peak season at James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of james-wilson.

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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