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Discover more of Whitney Lakes Provincial Park and explore seven parks that offer a chance to camp somewhere new and experience Alberta from a different point of view.
Effective Date: July 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Ross Lake Area H Group Use
Details:The stairs at the Ross Lake Area H Group Use are currently closed. The stairs have been severely damaged by the recent heavy rains and are not safe to use. Visitors can access the lake at the beach between campground loops C and D.
Please follow all signage and barricades.
Effective Date: July 3, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Ross Lake Campground , Ross Lake Day Use , Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
Details:Please be advised that due to flooding, the Ross Lake hiking trail along the lake between Loop B and Loop D of the campground is closed.
See map for exact location (highlighted yellow).
Map of Affected Area
Effective Date: May 15, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Ross Lake Campground , Ross Lake Day Use , Ross Lake Area G Group Use , Ross Lake Area H Group Use , Whitney Lake Campground , Whitney Lake Day Use , Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
Details:Please be advised that with the ongoing weather events, trails may become impassable due to fallen trees and flooding. Please use caution when accessing hiking trails and be prepared to turn back or change your plans.
Effective Date: August 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Ross Lake Campground , Ross Lake Day Use , Ross Lake Area G Group Use , Ross Lake Area H Group Use , Whitney Lakes Provincial Park
Details:Please be advised from September 8 through October 31, tree clearing and maintenance work will be taking place in several areas of Whitney Lakes Provincial Park and Ross Lake Campground.
During this time, crews will be using a variety of equipment including chainsaws, brush cutters, and woodchippers to complete small scale vegetation clearing around the Shower Building and Group Use Shelters.
For your safety, please respect all construction signage, barriers, and fenced work areas throughout the park. Visitors are advised to avoid active work zones, particularly when equipment is in operation.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these important improvements to the Park.
Remember the family vacations you experienced as a child—lazy days on the beach, hours spent exploring trails and evenings spent around the campfire? Come and re-create these memories on the white sand shores and peaceful trails of Whitney Lakes Provincial Park.
Located just three hours northeast of the city of Edmonton, the park is situated in a beautiful forested landscape surrounding four lakes—Whitney, Ross, Laurier and Borden. The park’s wetlands and forests create an interesting combination of habitats that will allow you to experience not only fond memories of childhood, but a fascinating variety of plants and animals as well.
Beach
Birding
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking - Front Country
Ice Fishing
Mtn. Biking/Cycling
Swimming
Volleyball
Wildlife Viewing
Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Hiking - Backcountry
Electric Bicycles
No upcoming events at this time.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Power Boating
Sailing
Water Skiing
Wind Surfing