Hours of operation
Elk Island National Park
Consider visiting the park during the week, in the early spring or during late fall. During these times visitors can still enjoy the park while avoiding the larger crowds. If you are planning a weekend trip, enjoy popular areas early in the day or in the evening.Best Times to visit Elk Island National Park
Elk Island National Park is a great place to have an afternoon picnic, enjoy an evening campfire or see the Aurora Borealis in the dark of the night. Open and accessible to visitors 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Elk Island is a must-see for anyone visiting the Edmonton area.
Although the park is open around the clock, some services and facilities are only open in the summer season during typical business hours.
Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop
Elk Island National Park is open year-round. Located off Highway 16, the Wahkotowin Visitor Information Centre offers in-person shopping Monday to Sunday.
May 19 to September 4, 2023
Open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm;
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
September 5 to October 9, 2023
Open daily from 9am to 6pm
Hours subject to change. Please contact us for more information.
Phone number:
780-922-5790
Email address:
pnelkisland-elkislandnp@pc.gc.ca
Astotin Theatre Interpretive Centre
Saturdays and Sundays starting September 9, 2023
Open 12 pm to 4 pm
Astotin Lake Campground Kiosk
Located in the Astotin Lake Recreation area
May 19 to September 04, 2023
Open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
September 05 to October 09, 2023
Open Daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Hours subject to change. Please contact the Visitor Centre for more information.
Administration Office
Campground Operating Seasons
Astotin Lake Campground
All sites available from mid-May to Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting).
Unserviced sites for tents or RVs available by self-registration beginning after Thanksgiving day.
Oster Lake Campground
All sites available from mid-May to Thanksgiving Day (weather permitting).
Sites available by self-registration beginning after Thanksgiving day. In-person registration is required.
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