Plan your visit
Elk Island National Park
Discover all nature has to offer at Elk Island National Park, an oasis of calm 35 kilometers east of Edmonton on Highway 16. Visit for the day or camp overnight to escape the bustle of city life and explore the park by foot, canoe, bike or car.
Keep the "wild" in wildlife.
Know how to prevent and handle encounters with them. For more information, visit Safety and Guidelines.
Check the latest road conditions before you go!
511 Alberta
1-855-391-9743
Free admission and discounted overnight stays
Parks Canada is offering free admission and discounted overnight stays at participating locations, from June 20 to September 2, 2025 inclusive.
Hours of operation
Facilities and campground hours of operation.
Reservations
Make a reservation for campsites, accommodations and select activities.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Types of accommodations, oTENTiks and nearby accommodations.
Fees
Free admission and discounted camping fees, program fees, and more.
Trail conditions
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Maps
Maps of Elk Island National Park, the surrounding areas and the campgrounds.
Brochures and publications
Maps, visitor guide.
Weather
Seasonal and local weather, and trends.
Local attractions and tourism
Community services, tourism information.
Facilities and services
Find everything you need for your unique adventure.
Wedding ceremonies
Elk Island National Park offers a spectacular setting for wedding ceremonies.
Fire ban information
Find out what you can and can't do during a fire ban in Elk Island National Park.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, trail conditions, weather, seasonal safety, park regulations.
How to get here
Location
1 - 54401 Range Road 203
Fort Saskatchewan AB
T8L 0V3
Phone
1-780- 922-5790
Directions
Within an hour’s drive of Alberta’s bustling capital of Edmonton lies a place of quiet, where no city lights dilute the starry sky. A refuge for wildlife and people alike, Elk Island National Park is an oasis of calm. For generations, people have come here for a day picnic or an overnight camping trip to escape the city’s distractions and explore by foot, canoe, bike or vehicle.
Air:
Edmonton International airport is serviced by major national and international carriers. Major car rental agencies operate out of the Edmonton International airport.
Car:
Elk Island National Park’s main entrance, the south gate, is located approximately 48km from Edmonton’s city centre, via Highway 16 East (Yellowhead). The park is open year-round, with bison particularly active from July to August.
Accessible services
Beaches
Electric car charging station
Bus parking
Camping
Dogs on leash
Gift shop
Information
Lookout
Parking
Picnic area
Picnic shelter
Playground
Rentals
Restrooms
Features
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, trail conditions, weather, seasonal safety, park regulations.
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