Parks Canada / Provincial$15/night
Elk Island NP Wilderness AB
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Alberta2,326 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
Backcountry wilderness camping in Elk Island National Park. Plains bison and wood bison roam freely — closest to Edmonton.
Peak season temperatures
64°F
Avg high
47°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
MuskratPlains BisonNorthern Flying SquirrelRuffed GrouseCanadian Beaver
Activities
Wildlife ViewingBison WatchingHikingStargazing
Amenities
Wildlife AccessVault ToiletBear Box
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Parks Canada / Provincial
- Fee
- $15/night
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 2,326 ft
- Peak temps
- 47°–64°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (22)
- Coordinates
- 53.6912, -112.8712
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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