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Swan Lake Provincial Park

swan lake

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

A small picturesque lakeshore park that offers boating, swimming, a grassy campground and day-use area, baseball diamonds and playground area.

Established Date: June 19, 1918
Park Size: 82 hectares

•History: Established in 1918, it has the distinction of being British Columbia’s third oldest park.
•Conservation: Swan Lake Park provides representation of the Kiskatinaw Plateau ecosection and is covered by the boreal white and black spruce biogeoclimatic zone. Vegetation consists predominately of trembling aspen, balsam poplar, white spruce and willows. Swan Lake is the largest water body in the Alberta plateau. The maximum depth is 7.6 met…

the basics

waterflush toiletsaccessible
drive from edmonton
6.3h · 475 km
drive from calgary
8.5h · 636 km
drive from vancouver
9.7h · 725 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 swan lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about swan lake

does swan lake have electric hookups?
No. Swan Lake Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is swan lake from edmonton?
Swan Lake Provincial Park is 475 km from Edmonton — approximately a 6.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at swan lake?
Yes. Swan Lake Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at swan lake?
Peak season at Swan Lake Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jul. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

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

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