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North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area

North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area

Private campground
Alberta

what to expect

With its many bays and coves, North Buck Lake is a wonderful destination for watersports and fishing. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the lake while respecting the shoreline, where nesting birds can often be seen. North Buck Lake features an extensive trail system winding through the jack pine forest, where visitors can experience natural sand landscapes. These trails provide a scenic environment for hiking, cycling, and wildlife viewing, highlighting the park’s unique blend of forest and terrain.

Description: Alberta Parks

the basics

At the campground
Drinking waterFirewoodFire pitsPicnic shelter
Recreation
BeachPlaygroundBoat launchMarinaFish-cleaning station
Access & policies
Pets allowed

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Drive from Edmonton
137 km
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Drive from Calgary
413 km
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the campsites

Total sites
125
Power at sites
up to 30A
Group sites
yes
Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at North Buck Lake Provincial Recreation Area.

SwimmingBeachFishingCanoeing & kayakingBoatingWildlife viewing

things to do nearby

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

Plus 1 user-tagged boat launch on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

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

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Road closure reported ~20.1 km away
511 Alberta reports on HWY-663 (as of 2026-07-04): Parade on HWY-663 Near 8 St S. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed, Use alternate route This may or may not affect your route in — check 511 Alberta before you drive out. 511 Alberta live map →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Alberta Hotel & Lodging Assoc. + Camis reservation system + Google Places + OpenStreetMap + trailerparkscanada. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.