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Effective Date: May 22, 2026

Where: Backcountry Campground , Lakeland Provincial Park , Shaw Lake Day Use

Details:

The Mile 12 Trail & Jackson Lake Staging Area (Canoe Circuit Portage) is OPEN. 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 

Information: 780-623-7189
Directions
Lat: 54.778038 Long: -111.551284

Camping

Sites $/Person/Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
38 $Free Lake Year-Round
First-Come, First-Served
  • A maximum of 6 people and 1 tent is permitted on each site with some exceptions.
  • Sixteen designated back-country camping areas are located throughout the park. Please see the map.
  • Some of these have multiple campsites that can accommodate larger groups: Mile 10, Jackson Lake East and South, Kinnaird Island and Blackett Lake.
  • As well as a backcountry composting toilet and fire pit, most of the camping areas are equipped with picnic tables and bear poles or bear lockers.
  • Backcountry campsites are first come, first served. There is no fee for use.
  • Please pack out all your garbage.
  • Please complete and submit a Voluntary Backcountry Travel Notification form.
  • These backcountry campsites support the Lakeland Canoe Circuit.
  • Additional backcountry campsites are located in the adjacent Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area.
  • Random backcountry camping is not allowed in Lakeland.

Amenities

First-Come, First-Served

Maps & Guides

  • Lakeland Topo Backcountry Map (Old) Parks: Lakeland PP, Lakeland PRA, Map Campgrounds: Helena Lake South, Blackett Lake, Blackett Lake Southwest, Blackett Peninsula, Blackett East Island, Blackett West Island (South), Blackett West Island (North), Kinnaird Lake Peninsula, McGuffin Lake, Kinnaird Island, Kinnaird Lake, Jackson Lake South, Jackson Lake Peninsula, Jackson Lake East, Mile 10 LLPP Backcountry Campground -- 20bec904-9040-44d7-9790-219af6bb64a5 True

Safety

Updated: Jun 2, 2026
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