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Sandbar Lake Provincial Park

sandbar lake

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Sandbar Lake Provincial Park is located approximately 12 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway 17 from Ignace on Highway 599.

This park offers car camping, seasonal campsites, two group campsites, and day use opportunities.

A beautiful well-treed, small campground, this park's name exemplifies its character, through a range of natural sand bar formations which highlight numerous beaches around the lake including the park beach.

The park offers less than 80 campsites, about half of which have electricity. Campsites can accommodate equipment ranging from tents to large trailers. The two group campsites are more privately located in the northern section of the park. Campsites at Sandbar are partially shaded with some offering a tantalizing glimpse of the lake.

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the basics

drive from edmonton
21h · 1578 km
drive from calgary
21.4h · 1604 km
drive from vancouver
30.3h · 2269 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 sandbar lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about sandbar lake

how far is sandbar lake from edmonton?
Sandbar Lake Provincial Park is 1578 km from Edmonton — approximately a 21-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at sandbar lake?
Yes. Sandbar Lake 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 sandbar lake?
Peak season at Sandbar Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of sandbar lake.

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

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