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Sandbanks Provincial Park

sandbanks

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Sandbanks offers camping and day use opportunities and roofed accommodation rentals. Day use is available for trail use throughout the park and at three different beaches: Outlet Beach, Dunes Beach and Lakeshore Beach. Car camping is available with over 500 campsites in five campground areas: Outlet River A & B, Cedars in the East Lake sector, Richardson’s in the West Lake sector and the Woodlands Campground located between East and West Lake sectors of the park.

Outlet A, with its many waterfront sites, is very popular with campers. This is a busy campground with sites that are grouped relatively close together. Outlet B offers a bit more privacy with some sites along the Outlet River and a loop with electrical pull-through sites.

Cedars is a family-oriented campgro…

the basics

drive from edmonton
37.7h · 2829 km
drive from calgary
37.9h · 2846 km
drive from vancouver
46.7h · 3500 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 sandbanks. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about sandbanks

how far is sandbanks from edmonton?
Sandbanks Provincial Park is 2829 km from Edmonton — approximately a 37.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at sandbanks?
Yes. Sandbanks Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at sandbanks?
Peak season at Sandbanks Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of sandbanks.

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

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