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St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area

st. mary reservoir

Alberta Parks
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Provincial Recreation Area. 160 hectares.

the basics

drive from calgary
2.7h · 200 km
drive from edmonton
6.2h · 468 km
drive from vancouver
9.6h · 723 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 st. mary reservoir. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about st. mary reservoir

how far is st. mary reservoir from calgary?
St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is 200 km from Calgary — approximately a 2.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at st. mary reservoir?
Yes. St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is operated by Alberta Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at st. mary reservoir?
Peak season at St. Mary Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of st. mary reservoir.

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

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