Caution

Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 780-960-8170

Location: 10 km east of Edson off Hwy. 16; approximately 190 km from Edmonton & 440 km from Calgary


Park Management

Classification Natural Area
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 471.46 Acres / 190.8 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 519/95
Administration / Information 780-960-8170
Regional Office Central Regional Office
District Spruce Grove
Natural Region Foothills - Lower Foothills
Natural Region Description Yates Natural Area contains diverse rolling landscapes. The area is mainly black spruce-tamarack muskeg, with lodgepole pine/Labrador tea and white spruce-black spruce-aspen forests. There are several orchid species in the area as well.
Land Use Framework Region Upper Athabasca
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