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Rainbow Falls Provincial Park

rainbow falls

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

The Whitesand Lake Campground is located on the north side of Highway 17 along a beautiful inland lake perfect for swimming, fishing, and water sports. A comfort station is centrally located within the campground for easy access. The Maggie and Selim Campground loops offer electrical campsites. Many sites in Selim are pull-through and relatively level. The park offers three non-electrical loops; Whitesand, Lakeside and Hewitson. The Whitesand loop’s interior offers pull through sites, while the outside loop contains private, well buffered sites, both of which are suitable for larger trailers. Lakeside campsites are located up on a hill and offer lovely views of the lake through trees. The Hewitson campground is quiet, private and best suited for tents and small pop-up trailers. Ros…

the basics

drive from edmonton
25.1h · 1880 km
drive from calgary
25.5h · 1914 km
drive from vancouver
34.4h · 2579 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 rainbow falls. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about rainbow falls

how far is rainbow falls from edmonton?
Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is 1880 km from Edmonton — approximately a 25.1-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at rainbow falls?
Yes. Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of rainbow falls.

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

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