Riverlot 56 Natural Area

riverlot 56

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 107 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
0.2h · 14 km
drive from calgary
3.9h · 293 km
drive from vancouver
10.9h · 819 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 riverlot 56. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about riverlot 56

how far is riverlot 56 from edmonton?
Riverlot 56 Natural Area is 14 km from Edmonton — approximately a 0.2-hour drive on highway routes.
when is the best time to camp at riverlot 56?
Peak season at Riverlot 56 Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of riverlot 56.

Opal Natural Area

Opal

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

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