Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area Photo: Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area is located on the eastern shore of Maqua Lake, about 37km southeast from the community of Fort McMurray. This non-motorized lake provides a beautiful location for paddlers in the area that may be looking for just a day use site, or for those looking to camp at a quiet, rustic individual campsite or group campsite.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pits
Recreation
BeachBoat launch

the campsites

Total sites
8
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

Canoeing & kayakingWildlife viewing

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

what's around

Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

When you can reserve
Reservable through Alberta Parks. Individual campsites open on a rolling 90-day window that advances daily at 9am MT (comfort camping and group sites: 180 days). Alberta Parks reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 6 named anchors.