Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Information & Facilities

Located in south-west Alberta, between the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Oldman River and Highway 22, this protected area surrounds one of Alberta’s unique ecological areas known as “The Whaleback”. Together, Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park and Black Creek Heritage Rangeland protect the largest intact tract of montane landscape in Alberta that supports elk herds, grizzly bears and wolves, while also maintaining historic uses of the land.  
   
As a result of the geography combined with the unique weather patterns of south-west Alberta, the landscape is characterized by rolling fescue grasslands, steep grass and forested ridges with many springs and small creeks along the valley bottoms.   

Location: 50 km north of Crowsnest (between Hwy. 22 & the Forestry Trunk Road)


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Hunting in Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park

Hunting is permitted subject to wildlife regulations pertinent to the wildlife management unit within which Bob Creek Wildland is located (WMU 308). Trails are open for recreational OHV use. (See map for access locations and trails.)

More information: 403-627-1165

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Maps & Guides

  • Bob Creek Black Creek Guide Park: Bob Creek WPP, Map, Black Creek HR, Map Bob Creek Staging Area Day Use -- de9658bc-e8d4-4fbd-918f-943c1569fae4 True
  • OHV Restrictions Park: Bob Creek WPP, Map, Black Creek HR, Map Bob Creek Staging Area Day Use -- de9658bc-e8d4-4fbd-918f-943c1569fae4 True
  • Bob Creek WPP and Black Creek HR Map Park: Bob Creek WPP, Map, Black Creek HR, Map Bob Creek Staging Area Day Use -- de9658bc-e8d4-4fbd-918f-943c1569fae4 True
  • Regulations

Park Management

Classification Wildland Provincial Park
Legislation Provincial Parks Act
Park Size 51340.97 Acres / 20777.69 Ha
Legal Boundary O.C. 318/03
Administration / Information 403-562-3210
Regional Office South Regional Office
District Pincher Creek
Management Plans Bob Creek WPP & Black Creek HR - Management Plan (2011)
Natural Region Rocky Mountain - Montane
Rocky Mountain - Alpine and Sub-alpine
Natural Region Description

Bob Creek Wildland preserves extensive montane and sub-alpine landscapes. It provides excellent habitat for large ungulates; the area contains one of Alberta's most important elk ranges. Carnivores in the area include bears and cougars. The park also provides habitat for numerous species of birds. It's estimated that more than 80 bird species breed in the area and many more use the park during fall migration. Bob Creek Wildland also includes Whaleback Ridge, considered to be Alberta's last remaining area of montane wilderness.

Land Use Framework Region South Saskatchewan
Updated: Jul 22, 2025