McLeod Lake | Day Use | Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Advisories & Closures ()

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

Where: Area A Group Use , Area B Group Use , Area C Group Use , Carson-Pegasus Campground , Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park , Little McLeod Lake Day Use , McLeod Lake Day Use

Details: Visitors are reminded to keep an attractant free site when visiting the park to reduce the risk of bear encounters.

Although an advisory is in place for this area, bears can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a bear:

Make plenty of noise and travel in groups.
Be aware of your surroundings. Look and listen for bears and their signs.
Keep your pet on a leash.
Carry bear spray. Make sure it’s easily accessible and know how to use it.
Secure attractants like food, garbage, pet food and any scented items in hard sided vehicles or bear proof lockers.
Learn more about bear safety.

Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).

Updated: September 4, 2026

Effective Date: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Details: The water system will be shut down September 14, or earlier if the temperatures dip below freezing. The shower houses, campground water taps, and the sani-dump station will not be available. Please bring your own water.

Information: 780-778-2664

Directions

Season: Year-round

Located on the shores of McLeod Lake, this Day Use Area has everything you need to have a fun day at Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park. Grab a snack at the Carson Cove Store and take it to the nearby picnic area with picnic tables and firepits.

Go for a walk along the seawall with benches to enjoy the view and rod holders for fishing. Relax at the beach, which has a playground and picnic tables. If you are feeling adventurous, you can take a short hike to the tip of the peninsula.

Launch your boat at the boat launch, and with a 12 km/hr speed limit in place, McLeod Lake is perfect for fishing and paddling. A fish cleaning station is also located here.

Parking is available at the Carson Cove Store and at the seawall parking lot at the top of the hill. Accessible parking spaces are available at the beach.