Nagagamisis Provincial Park

nagagamisis

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Nagagamisis Lake is at the centre of this quiet northern park. Surrounded by Boreal Forest, the lake’s name in the Cree language means “lake with fine, sandy shores”. The park offers both day use and car camping opportunities.

Known for excellent fishing, the lake also provides great boating and paddling opportunities for kayaks and canoes. For anglers, the boat launch area also has a fish cleaning hut and a smoker, and those with waterfront campsites can often pull their boat on shore near their campsite. The park rents motorboats, kayaks, and canoes. The campground lies on the southern shore of this 15 kilometre-long lake.

Car camping is available at two campgrounds in close proximity to hot showers, a laundromat, and flush toilets. No electrical sites are availa…

the basics

drive from edmonton
26.9h · 2016 km
drive from calgary
27.6h · 2070 km
drive from vancouver
36.5h · 2740 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.

what to bring

this list adapts to nagagamisis. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about nagagamisis

how far is nagagamisis from edmonton?
Nagagamisis Provincial Park is 2016 km from Edmonton — approximately a 26.9-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at nagagamisis?
Yes. Nagagamisis 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 nagagamisis?
Peak season at Nagagamisis Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of nagagamisis.

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

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