Lake St. Peter Provincial Park

lake st. peter

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Lake St. Peter Provincial Park is located on the shores of a quiet, cottage lake and offers various camping and day use opportunities. There are two hiking trails, both leading to a beautiful lookout of the lake and surrounding area. Visitors can also access the lake for paddling, boating, and fishing.

The park offers electrical and non-electrical sites for both tents and trailers. Campsites at Lake St. Peter are spacious, comfortable, and sheltered by a mixed forest. This small, walkable campground also has several waterfront sites. There is one centrally located comfort station with washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and a dishwashing station. Drinking water taps and vault toilets can be found throughout the campground.

Lake St. Peter features two large, sandy beaches for…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from edmonton
35.9h · 2689 km
drive from calgary
36.2h · 2718 km
drive from vancouver
45h · 3377 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 lake st. peter. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about lake st. peter

can dogs camp at lake st. peter?
Yes. Lake St. Peter Provincial Park allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does lake st. peter have electric hookups?
No. Lake St. Peter Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is lake st. peter from edmonton?
Lake St. Peter Provincial Park is 2689 km from Edmonton — approximately a 35.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at lake st. peter?
Yes. Lake St. Peter Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at lake st. peter?
Peak season at Lake St. Peter Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of lake st. peter.

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

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