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Carson-Pegasus PP

Information: 780-778-2664
Off Season (Sept-April) / Winter: 780-960-8170

Bear Warning - Keep an attractant free site

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

Where: Area A Group Use , Area B Group Use , Area C Group Use , Carson-Pegasus Campground , Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park , Little McLeod Lake Day Use , McLeod Lake Day Use

Details:

Visitors are reminded to keep an attractant free site when visiting the park to reduce the risk of bear encounters.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
Keep your pet on a leash.
Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible and know how to use it.
Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).

Updated: September 4, 2026

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park provides unparalleled relaxation and recreation amid the splendor of northern Alberta's boreal forest. Reel in a trout from the province's only lakeside sea-wall, paddle the serene waters of McLeod Lake, explore a range of hiking and biking trails, or spend a beach day frolicking in crystal clear water. A short drive north of Whitecourt, Carson-Pegasus Campground offers two playgrounds and a variety of sites suited to RVs and tents.

6 km west of Whitecourt on Hwy. 43, 11 km north on Hwy. 32 & 5 km east on access road.

Day Use (2)
Campgrounds (1)
Group Use Areas (3)
Visitor Centre (1)

Activities

Beach

Birding

Camping

Canoeing/Kayaking (AIS)

Fishing

Hiking - Front Country

Ice Fishing

Power Boating (AIS)

Snowmobiling (Off-site)

Swimming

Wildlife Viewing

Geocaching

Mtn. Biking/Cycling

Fat Biking

Electric Bicycles

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Birding: loons, grebes, goshawks, ruffed grouse, great horned owls, pileated woodpeckers, hairy woodpeckers, downy woodpeckers, northern three-toed woodpeckers, blue jays, grey jays, black-capped chickadees, boreal chickadees, evening grosbeaks and white-winged crossbills.
Ice fishing: boat launch parking area plowed for ice fishing access.
Power boating: 12 km/h speed limit on McLeod Lake; electric motors only on Little McLeod Lake.
Snowmobiling: access to lakes only; snowmobiling not permitted elsewhere in the park; snowmobile staging permitted only from boat launch parking lots.
Wildlife viewing: mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, weasel, mink, muskrat, beaver, snowshoe hare, chipmunk, red squirrel, porcupine, coyote and lynx.

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