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Reid Lake Territorial Park

General Information

Reid Lake campground is a popular family camping destination amongst locals and the last campground on the Ingraham Trail (NWT Highway 4), just 60 km outside of the territorial capital of Yellowknife. Guests visit to enjoy fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife viewing on beautiful Reid Lake. An excellent base for power boating or for extended canoe trips into the surrounding lake systems, this park also offers access to three of the Ingraham Trail’s popular canoe routes.

Park Size

67.4 ha

Operating Date

May 15 – September 15

Address

Reid Lake Territorial Park is located 60 km from the city of Yellowknife, on NWT Highway 4, also known as the Ingraham Trail. The park is accessible at km 59 on the Ingraham trail.

Phone

867-876-9206

Email

parks@gov.nt.ca

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Amenities

Accessible
Beach
Boat Launch
Campsites
Dump Station
Drinking Water
Firewood
Picnic / Day Use Area
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Showers
Washrooms

Nearest community

City of Yellowknife. The only city in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife has the charm and friendliness of a small town mixed with the amenities of a busy city.

Park Highlights

The park offers 65 non-powered campsites and 11 tent sites with pads.

Advisories

Information

2025 Camping Reservations

Discover when you can start reserving campsites online! Find information on campground operating dates and the availability of extended stay campsites.
Information

Extended Stay Campsites 2025

Prelude and Reid Lake Parks Extended Stay Campsite Draw is on Saturday, February 22 in Yellowknife. Find out more here!

Camping

  • 74 non-powered campsites that can accommodate a variety of equipment types
  • 11 tentpad sites

Activities

Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Swimming
Trails
Water Sports

Special Notes

Accessibility
The shower building at Reid Lake Territorial Park is wheelchair accessible.                    

Nearby attractions
Yellowknife is the capital city of Canada’s Northwest Territories, while visiting stroll to the Old Town, billed as Canada's Weirdest Neighbourhood. A mish-mash of mansions, houseboats, and historic shacks are home to shops, galleries, restaurants, and festivals.

Safety information
There is no cellular service along the route but visitors can access Wi-Fi in specific areas in the park.
For general information about safety resources while in the Northwest Territories, check our Safety resources page.

Weather information
See current weather conditions and forecasts from Environment Canada.