Medicine Lodge Hills Natural Area

medicine lodge hills

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 64 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
1.7h · 130 km
drive from calgary
2.1h · 161 km
drive from vancouver
9.5h · 713 km

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private campgrounds
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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 medicine lodge hills. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about medicine lodge hills

how far is medicine lodge hills from edmonton?
Medicine Lodge Hills Natural Area is 130 km from Edmonton — approximately a 1.7-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at medicine lodge hills?
Peak season at Medicine Lodge Hills Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of medicine lodge hills.

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

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