Alberta Parks

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: October 5, 2026 

Effective Date: September 11, 2026

Where: Carson Cove Store VisitorCentre , Carson-Pegasus Campground

Details: The Campground Booth and Carson Cove Store are now closed for the winter.

Updated: October 5, 2026 

Effective Date: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Carson Cove Store VisitorCentre , Carson-Pegasus Campground

Details: Campground Loops A, B, C, D, E and F are now closed for the season. Campground Loops G and H are first-come, first-served for the winter camping season. Power will remain on for the winter. Please bring your own water and firewood. Payment by cash and cheque can be made at the self-registration vault located just past the Seawall Parking Lot, at top of hill from the beach. Power sites are $30 and Walk-in Tenting sites without power are $22.

Updated: October 5, 2026 

Effective Date: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Details: The water system was shut down as of September 14. The shower houses, campground water taps, and the sani-dump station are not available. Please bring your own water.

Updated: October 5, 2026 

Nestled in the trees beside a quiet lake, Carson-Pegasus Campground is located in Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park. From Whitecourt, it is 6 km west on Hwy. 43, 11 km north on Hwy. 32 and 5 east on an access road. This large campground has both powered and unserviced sites. Trees offer privacy to lakeside, RV, and tent-only sites, with a playground and beach close by. Enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking, and bird watching, or snowshoeing and ice fishing in winter.

Camping

Season: Year-round
Site Type Campsites Power $/Night Reservable Dates Current Status
Power 166 15 / 30 $43 May 14 - Sep 13
First-Come, First-Served
Walk-in Tenting 15 - $35 May 14 - Sep 13
First-Come, First-Served
  • Reservations can be made 90 days in advance of arrival date.

Amenities


Bookings Open
February 13

Accessibility

Accessible Campsites H-154, H-153

Learn about Accessible Camping in Alberta Parks

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Updated: Aug 12, 2026
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