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Balsam Lake
Ontario Parks Ontario
what to expect
Balsam Lake offers a range of electrical and non-electrical sites which can accommodate tents and RVs. The park also offers walk-in campsites which are radio-free and provide an introduction to backcountry experience with amenities close by if required.
Cedar, Maple, and Hawthorn campgrounds are radio-free and generator-free as well, and offer more privacy in comparison to the other campgrounds. Poplar campground is non-electrical and offers relatively private tent sites. Ash, Oak, Elm and Fir campgrounds offer sites that accommodate both tents and trailers in close proximity to the lake.
The Park Cottage can accommodate 6 people, with four-bedrooms and is located across the trail from the waterfront.
Recreational activities are plentiful with two hiking trails, …
the basics
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 Balsam Lake. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Balsam Lake
- how far is Balsam Lake from Edmonton?
- Balsam Lake Provincial Park is 2677 km from Edmonton. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
- do you need reservations at Balsam Lake?
- Yes. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is operated by Ontario Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Balsam Lake.
want to camp at Balsam Lake?
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