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Notice - Lakeland PP Trail Refurbishment Project

Effective Date: October 3, 2024

Where: Backcountry Campground , Lakeland PP , Shaw Lake Day Use

Details:

The Mile 12 Trail & Jackson Lake Staging Area (Canoe Circuit Portage) is OPEN for winter use. The Lakeland Provincial Park Trail Refurbishment Project, along with campground upgrades is complete! The Lakeland Canoe Circuit will be fully open as a circuit again for 2026 camping/paddling season.

In 2026, there may be a few minor closures as final work is completed. If it will impact user access, a construction advisory will be posted. During that time, please obey any closure/construction signage that may be on site.

Refurbishments/Upgrades have been completed to:

The portage between Kinnaird Lake and Blackett Lake
The portage between Blackett Lake and McGuffin Lake
The Isthmus Bridge
The Mosquito Lake Trail
The Isthmus Campground (Jackson Lake South / Kinnaird Lake North)
The Jackson Lake East Campground

Updated: December 22, 2025

13 km east of Lac La Biche on Hwy. 663 & 7 east on access road

Day Use (1)
Campgrounds (1)

Activities

Birding

Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)

Cross Country Skiing

Hiking - Backcountry

Ice Fishing

Mtn. Biking/Cycling

OHV Riding (On-site)

Wildlife Viewing

Geocaching

Trail Running

Electric Bicycles

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Backcountry camping: There are 16 designated backcountry camping areas in Lakeland Provincial Park. There are also an additional 5 backcountry camping areas in the adjacent Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. Random backcountry camping is not permitted in Lakeland.
Camping: Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area, located adjacent to the provincial park, has four basic front country campgrounds.
Backcountry activities: Please complete and submit a Voluntary Backcountry Travel Notification form.
Birding: sharp-tailed, Le Conte's and swamp sparrows, osprey, bald eagle, northern saw-whet, barred, great grey, boreal and great horned owls and (in winter) finches and crossbills
Canoeing: Jackson, Kinnaird, McGuffin, and Blackett lakes, accessible from Jackson Lake Staging Area with pull-cart portage, makes an excellent canoe circuit. You must provide your own canoe(s). Canoe rentals may be available in Lac La Biche.
Cross-country skiing: Approximately 30 km groomed ski trails available, depending on weather and volunteers (Shaw Lake and Mosquito Lake trails)
Cycling: Access from Mile 12, Jackson Lake Staging Area
Hiking: Access from Mile 12, Jackson Lake Staging Area
Ice fishing: Access by snowmobile from the north on Mile 10 Trail from Touchwood Lake road; access to the south on the Blackett Lake and Helena Lake Trails from Pinehurst Lake access road at Blackett Lake Staging Area.
OHV riding: Access on Mile 10 trail to Jackson Lake, and with Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area trails to Dabbs Lake, Blackett Lake and Helena Lake from Blackett Lake Staging Area.

Events

No upcoming events at this time.

Maps & Guides

Shaw Lake Day Ski Trails Map

Backcountry Map

Canoe Circuit Pamphlet

Lakeland Backcountry Guide

Voluntary Backcountry Travel Notification Form

Campgrounds Map

Regulations
Bear Smart
Living With Cougars