Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
| Classification | Natural Area |
| Legislation | Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act |
| Park Size | 14689.61 Acres / 5944.89 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | O.C. 383/00 |
| Administration / Information | [email protected] |
| Regional Office | Central Regional Office |
| District | Wainwright |
| Natural Region |
Grassland - Northern Fescue
Parkland - Central Parkland |
| Natural Region Description | This natural area preserves badlands and parts of the Red Deer River valley. Small upland plateaus of fescue grassland are especially significant because much of this landscape has been cultivated to produce cereal crops. Prairie falcons nest on cliffs in the badlands. |
| Land Use Framework Region | Red Deer |
Some areas under SRD grazing lease with hunting and access restrictions
Geocaching
Hiking - Front Country
