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.
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.
Effective Date: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Maqua A Group Use , Maqua Lake Campground , Maqua Lake Day Use , Maqua Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Details: The Campground and Group Use Area are now closed for camping for the season. The Day Use Area continues to be available through the fall season.
Maqua Lake Day Use Area is situated on the eastern shore of Maqua Lake, approximately 37 km southeast of Fort McMurray. This non-motorized lake offers a peaceful setting for paddlers seeking a destination on a smaller, scenic lake. The day use area features picnic sites equipped with picnic tables and firepits, as well as a small beach area and a hand launch, approximately 150 metres from the parking lot.
Pit/Vault Toilets
Hand Launch
Firepits
Beach
Canoeing/Kayaking
Wildlife Viewing
Picnic