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Lusk Creek Provincial Recreation Area

lusk creek

Alberta Parks
Kananaskis Country · Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 13 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
0.9h · 66 km
drive from edmonton
4h · 298 km
drive from vancouver
8.1h · 609 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.
bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.

what to bring

this list adapts to lusk creek. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about lusk creek

how far is lusk creek from calgary?
Lusk Creek Provincial Recreation Area is 66 km from Calgary — approximately a 0.9-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at lusk creek?
Peak season at Lusk Creek Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of lusk creek.

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

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