Northwest of Bruderheim
Alberta Parks check operator
redwater
Alberta Parks Alberta
what to expect
Provincial Recreation Area. 2223 hectares.
the basics
flush toiletspet-friendly
drive from edmonton
0.7h · 55 km
drive from calgary
4.4h · 329 km
drive from vancouver
11.6h · 870 km
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.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
what to bring
this list adapts to redwater. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;
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common questions about redwater
- can dogs camp at redwater?
- Yes. Redwater Provincial Recreation Area allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
- does redwater have electric hookups?
- No. Redwater Provincial Recreation Area does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is redwater from edmonton?
- Redwater Provincial Recreation Area is 55 km from Edmonton — approximately a 0.7-hour drive on highway routes.
- when is the best time to camp at redwater?
- Peak season at Redwater Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.
nearby places
within ~100 km of redwater.
want to camp at redwater?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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