Recreation

Summer Recreation

Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Range is located in the park, along the west side of the North Saskatchewan.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council archery info.

There are 3 trail systems totaling 35 km
- Pembina Rotary Community South Trails - located adjacent to the east side of Drayton Valley
- Pembina Rotary Community North Trails - used as the Pembina Nordic Ski Centre trails in winter
- Hilltop & Hillside Trails - near Willey West Campground
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council for info on cycling and hiking and trail running.

The North Saskatchewan River is home to various fish species. Check Alberta Guide to Sportfishing Regulations for details on seasons, catch limits and licenses.
Fish from informal drive-in or walk-in spots in adjacent Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area or launch a boat from Willey West Campground.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council fishing info.

The Pembina Riverside Trails system is located near Eagle Point-Blue Rapids. The Drayton Valley Horse Club maintains approximately 80 km of trail along the Pembina River, west of Drayton Valley.
Eagle Point-Blue Rapids is working towards developing equestrian trails within the park. Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council horseback riding for equestrian info and plans.

The Brazeau ATV Club maintains 75 kms of trails along the North Saskatchewan River Valley, some of which are located within the adjacent Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area. Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council Off Highway Vehicles info.
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) riding is permitted on these designated trails ONLY in Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area. Off-trail use is prohibited.
OHVs are NOT permitted in Eagle Point Provincial Park.

Choose one of several drop off and pick-up points along the Saskatachewan River Valley within Eagle Point-Blue Rapids. For example, you can do a day trip by launching from Willey West Campground and ending at Berrymore Bridge on Hishway 159.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council paddling info for a map with suggested trips.

Pembina Nordic Ski Centre is located in the park, on the west side of the North Saskatchewan River.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council cross-country skiing info.

There are 3 trail systems totaling 35 km
- Pembina Rotary Community South Trails - located adjacent to the east side of Drayton Valley
- Pembina Rotary Community North Trails - used as the Pembina Nordic Ski Centre trails in winter
- Hilltop & Hillside Trails - near Willey West Campground
You can also explore the unmarked trails in the adjacent Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area on your snowshoes.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council for snowshoeing info.

See the snowshoeing info above about trail systems that can be used for hiking in the winter.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council for winter hiking info.

More than 145 bird species have been spotted in Eagle Point-Blue Rapids, including at least 13 raptor species. These include nesting bald eagles, osprey, barred owls and great grey owls. Canoeing and paddling through the parks provides access to water birds. The ponds and streams attract osprey, eagles and kingfishers.
At least 30 mammals frequent Eagle Point-Blue Rapids including wolves, coyotes, bears, beavers, pine martin, river otters, elk, moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer.
Check Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Council for wildlife watching info including species checklists and reports.