Sweetgrass Campground - Wood Buffalo National Park

A very remote, primitive campground accessible by backcountry travel within Wood Buffalo National Park, offering a true wilderness experience. This site is ideal for experienced adventurers seeking solitude and unparalleled opportunities to observe wood bison, waterfowl, and other large mammals in their natural, undisturbed habitat.

Location
Wood Buffalo National Park, Prairie & Boreal Plains, Canada, North America
Type
camp
Coordinates
59.817000, -113.883000
Website
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nt/woodbuffalo/activ/camping/sweetgrass
Activities
Bird Watching, Fishing, Stargazing, Spa
Amenities
Spa
Tank Filling
budget

PlnrScore: 29/100

Community

health; indigenous

Best Time to Visit Sweetgrass Campground

The best months to visit Sweetgrass Campground are July, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -18.02°C, rainfall 24mm, sunshine 3.3 hrs, humidity 79.8%
  • February: Poor, temperature -18.82°C, rainfall 20.8mm, sunshine 6 hrs, humidity 74.5%
  • March: Good, temperature -12.05°C, rainfall 16.1mm, sunshine 8.4 hrs, humidity 73.2%
  • April: Good, temperature -1.62°C, rainfall 25.4mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 69.2%
  • May: Good, temperature 8.58°C, rainfall 42.4mm, sunshine 11.8 hrs, humidity 59.2%
  • June: Good, temperature 15.35°C, rainfall 51.7mm, sunshine 12.3 hrs, humidity 62.9%
  • July: Great, temperature 18.48°C, rainfall 62.4mm, sunshine 13 hrs, humidity 67.6%
  • August: Good, temperature 16.63°C, rainfall 55.6mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 70.2%
  • September: Good, temperature 11.37°C, rainfall 51.9mm, sunshine 9.1 hrs, humidity 74.4%
  • October: Good, temperature 2.22°C, rainfall 22.7mm, sunshine 6.2 hrs, humidity 76.4%
  • November: Poor, temperature -9.07°C, rainfall 29mm, sunshine 3.4 hrs, humidity 82.6%
  • December: Poor, temperature -16.88°C, rainfall 18mm, sunshine 2.5 hrs, humidity 80.7%

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