Mill Island Natural Area

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Information: 403-845-8349

Mill Island Natural Area is only accessible via the North Saskatchewan River. There is no land access to the park.

Location: 15 km north of Rocky Mountain House


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Park Management

Classification Ecological Reserve
Legislation Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size 197.29 Acres / 79.844 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 454/71
Administration / Information 403-845-8349
Regional Office Central Regional Office
District Rocky Mountain House
Special Designations
Natural Region Boreal Forest - Dry Mixedwood
Natural Region Description

This site is a floodplain of North Saskatchewan River dissected by numerous river channels. The area becomes an island during high water. It contains mature mixedwood stands (spruce and poplar) and calcareous marsh along river channel. There is high use by wildlife in this natural area.

Land Use Framework Region South Saskatchewan
Updated: Mar 20, 2025