Selkirk Provincial Park

selkirk

Ontario Parks
Ontario · reservable

what to expect

Selkirk Provincial Park is located on the shore of Lake Erie and offers a mix of electric and non-electric campsites in 4 campgrounds. Areas 1 and 3 offer smaller private treed sites that are non electric and ideal for tenting or small tent trailers. Most campsites located in Areas 2 and 4 offer electrical hook-ups, are pull through, and can accommodate larger trailers. Amenities include a central comfort station in Area 2 which offers flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities. Water taps are located throughout all four campground areas. Areas 1, 3 and 4 offer vault toilets with vanity areas. The comfort station in Area 2 is less than a 5-minute walk from most campsites.

the basics

drive from calgary
36.2h · 2718 km
drive from edmonton
36.3h · 2724 km
drive from vancouver
44.8h · 3360 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 selkirk. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about selkirk

how far is selkirk from calgary?
Selkirk Provincial Park is 2718 km from Calgary — approximately a 36.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at selkirk?
Yes. Selkirk 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 selkirk?
Peak season at Selkirk Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of selkirk.

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

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