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Wood Buffalo

wood buffalo

Parks Canada
Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Located 60 km south of Fort Smith, Pine Lake Campground is in the heart of the park on the shores of a sinkhole lake. This campground features 21 unserviced campsites and one group campsite, the perfect place to relax and get away. The area has a beautiful sandy beach, cook shelter, playground, change rooms, and multi-use trail access.

the basics

drive from edmonton
6.3h · 474 km
drive from calgary
10.1h · 754 km
drive from vancouver
16.1h · 1205 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 wood buffalo. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about wood buffalo

how far is wood buffalo from edmonton?
Wood Buffalo is 474 km from Edmonton — approximately a 6.3-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at wood buffalo?
Yes. Wood Buffalo is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at wood buffalo?
Peak season at Wood Buffalo aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of wood buffalo.

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

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