sherwood park
Alberta Parks Alberta
what to expect
Natural Area. 68 hectares.
the basics
drive from edmonton
0.2h · 17 km
drive from calgary
3.7h · 275 km
drive from vancouver
11h · 826 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.
what to bring
this list adapts to sherwood park. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;
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common questions about sherwood park
- how far is sherwood park from edmonton?
- Sherwood Park Natural Area is 17 km from Edmonton — approximately a 0.2-hour drive on highway routes.
- when is the best time to camp at sherwood park?
- Peak season at Sherwood Park Natural Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.
nearby places
within ~100 km of sherwood park.
check operator
Antler Lake Island
Alberta Parks check operator
Hastings Lake Islands
Alberta Parks check operator
want to camp at sherwood park?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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