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Police Point Natural Area

police point

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 294 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
3.8h · 282 km
drive from calgary
6.9h · 521 km
drive from vancouver
11.2h · 843 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 police point. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about police point

how far is police point from edmonton?
Police Point Natural Area is 282 km from Edmonton — approximately a 3.8-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at police point?
Peak season at Police Point Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of police point.

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

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