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Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Latitude: 54.297304712 Longitude: -115.643440917
Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
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Legal Land Description
Foothills Natural Region

This park preserves mixedwood forests of aspen, balsam poplar, balsam fir and white spruce; willow/alder shorelines; black spruce bogs; sedge/grass marshes; and fens. The park is one of Alberta's most popular trout fishing spots and is home to a wide variety of mammals and numerous bird species. A seawall makes fishing easy for those without boats.
Camping Season: January 1 - December 31
Camping Fees: $20.00 to $29.00 per night
Reservation Phone: 780-778-2664
Operated By: Parks Division
Information Phone Number: 780-778-2664
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Day Use Sites (2)

Little McLeod Lake
McLeod Lake
Fire PitsHand LaunchPay PhoneShowersFlush ToiletsFirewood SoldWater, Tap

Overnight Campgrounds (1)

Carson-Pegasus
Fee: Power sites $29.00/night; non-serviced sites $23.00/night; walk-in tenting sites $20.00/night; $2.00/night senior discount; non-refundable $12.00 reservation fee; firewood $7.00/bundle; Visa, Mastercard and debit cards accepted; wheelchair-accessible campsites; 27 pull-through sites; winter camping is self-registration ($17/night; no power, water or firewood; pit toilets only).
Reservation Phone: 780-778-2664
Available Year Round: Yes
Total # of Units: 182
Electrical Hookups: 41
Max RV Length(m): 40.0

AmphitheatreBoat RampSewage DisposalFire PitsFish Cleaning StationHorseshoe PitchPay PhonePierPlaygroundPit/Vault ToiletsPower hook-upsShowersFlush ToiletsFirewood SoldWater, Tap

Group Use Sites (2)

Carson-Pegasus
Fee: $165.00/night first 5 units; $23.00/night each additional unit; non-refundable $12.00 reservation fee.
Reservation Phone: 780-778-2664
Total # of Units: 20
Max RV Length(m): 40.0

Sewage DisposalFire PitsHorseshoe PitchPit/Vault ToiletsCook ShelterFirewood SoldWarm-up ShelterWater, Tap
Group Use B
Fee: $165.00/night first 5 units; $23.00/night each additional unit; non-refundable $12.00 reservation fee; 3 back-in sites, 7 drive-in/pull-off sites; shelter equipped with power via generator hook-up; group fire pit.
Total # of Units: 11

Pit/Vault ToiletsCook Shelter

Commercial Services

Boat rentalsBoat rentals
Motor boats, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks & fishing rods available for rent.

Fast food concessionFast food concession

Fish tackle shopFish tackle shop

Golf courseGolf course
Nearest golf course at Whitecourt.

Grocery/supply storeGrocery/supply store

LaundryLaundry

Recreational Activities

BeachBeach

BirdingBirding
  • Bird species include loons, grebes, goshawks, ruffed grouse, great horned owls, pileated woodpeckers, hairy woodpeckers, downy woodpeckers, northern three-toed woodpeckers, blue jays, grey jays, black-capped chickadees, boreal chickadees, evening grosbeaks and white-winged crossbills.

CampingCamping

Canoeing/kayakingCanoeing/kayaking

Cross country skiingCross country skiing
  • 6.5 km groomed trails.

FishingFishing

Group useGroup use

Hiking - front countryHiking - front country

HorseshoesHorseshoes

Ice fishingIce fishing
  • Boat launch parking area plowed for ice fishing access.

Power boatingPower boating
  • 12 km/h speed limit on McLeod Lake.
  • Electric motors only on Pegasus Lake.

Snowmobiling (off-site)Snowmobiling (off-site)
  • Access to lakes only; snowmobiling is not permitted elsewhere in the park; snowmoblie staging is permitted from boat launch parking lots.

SwimmingSwimming
  • Restricted swimming area.

Wildlife viewingWildlife viewing
  • Wildlife species include mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, weasel, mink, muskrat, beaver, snowshoe hare, chipmunk, red squirrel, porcupine, coyote & lynx.

Trails (2)

Backcountry Trail
Trail goes along lakeshore, then through aspen & spruce woodlands; combination gravel & grass surface.

Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length (km): 5.20
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Group use area or McLeod Lake boat launch parking lot
Trail Activities:
Cross country skiingHiking - front countryMountain biking/cycling
Lakeshore Trail
Follows lakeshore just below campground loops; combination gravel & grass surface.

Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length (km): 1.70
Elevation Gain (m): N/A
Trail Head: Penninsula boat launch
Trail Activities:
Hiking - front country

Lakes & Rivers (2)

Mcleod Lake
BeachCanoeing/kayakingFishingIce fishingPower boatingSwimming

Fish Species:
Rainbow Trout

Pegasus Lake
Canoeing/kayakingFishingPower boating

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