St. Francis Natural Area

st. francis

Alberta Parks
Alberta

what to expect

Natural Area. 81 hectares.

the basics

drive from edmonton
1h · 75 km
drive from calgary
3.4h · 254 km
drive from vancouver
9.9h · 745 km

stay options nearby

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private campgrounds
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hotel nearby
not camping after all?

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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 st. francis. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about st. francis

how far is st. francis from edmonton?
St. Francis Natural Area is 75 km from Edmonton — approximately a 1-hour drive on highway routes.

nearby places

within ~100 km of st. francis.

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

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