o'brien

o'brien

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Provincial Park. 59 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
5.1h · 385 km
drive from calgary
7.3h · 548 km
drive from vancouver
9.4h · 706 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 o'brien. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about o'brien

how far is o'brien from edmonton?
O'Brien Provincial Park is 385 km from Edmonton — approximately a 5.1-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at o'brien?
Peak season at O'Brien Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of o'brien.

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

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