The best camping in Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park, AB

Name: Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park
Address: Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Spend your days bird-watching, fishing, or strolling the well-marked trails.

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park adventure.

Top-rated campsites near Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park

Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

1. Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

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36km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our property is located in the heart of the boreal forest with plenty of birds, trees, peace and quiet. We have a mix of open spaces, walking trails, wetland discovery zones and dense forest, both on site and surrounding our land. We are near good fishing and swimming lakes and close to the Athabasca and Freeman Rivers. Our property is rated Class II on the Alberta Dark Skies Map. We welcome all campers, whether you are a newbie or a seasoned explorer of all outdoor places and spaces. We offer 2 cabins, 6 RV spots, and up to 10 tent sites Summer activities: Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, bird watching, star gazing, hot tub Winter activities: Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, animal tracking, star gazing, hot tenting, hot tub Custom Activities: Hire our on site guides for Interpretive forest walks, edible and medicinal plant walks, knife skills and carving projects, animal tracking walks, canoe rentals and guided trips on nearby lakes or river, snowshoe walks, and bushcraft skills sessions Year round facility.

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Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

2. Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

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71km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Go Hard Ranch is a place where the world slows down and the land does the talking. Once the Rehn family’s homestead, its history still lives in the old wash house, the cook house, and the trails shaped by generations who worked this ground with their hands and hearts. Today, the ranch carries that legacy forward while welcoming new stories beneath wide Alberta skies. Set above the quiet sweep of Chip Lake, wild, open, and often forgotten, the ranch feels remote yet sits just minutes off the Yellowhead. It’s close enough for an easy escape, far enough that the noise of life falls away the moment your boots hit the dirt. Authentic hand‑painted tipis, cozy cabins, and a historic log homestead cabin offer stays that feel rooted and real. Each space invites you to slow down: watch the horses graze, wander the trails, breathe in the stillness, and let the wind and birdsong set the pace. Wildlife moves freely here, and sunrise over the lake is worth waking early for. Evenings settle softly around the fire, and nights stretch wide with stars. Whether you’re gathering with friends, sharing a quiet moment with someone you love, or exploring with family, the ranch becomes whatever you need, adventure, peace, or a place to simply be. Go Hard Ranch is rugged, warm, and unforgettable. A place where history hums through the timber, where the sky feels endless, and where every stay leaves a little dust on your boots and a lot of calm in your bones.

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Ural Farms

3. Ural Farms

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46km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 1 site

Nestled on the south slope of a hill, our property boasts breathtaking views of Woodlands County. We're fortunate to offer 40 acres of working farmland and 80 acres of forest for you to explore. The forest is crisscrossed by several creeks, with underground springs occasionally bubbling to the surface. You'll have plenty of opportunities to forage for wild raspberries, bunchberries, and other nature's delicacies. Keep your eyes and ears open to catch glimpses of the area's diverse wildlife, including deer, grouse, owls, moose, and more. Surrounding the property are working farms, adding to the authentic rural ambiance. You might hear cows grazing in the morning and evening, or farm dogs barking from a distance, but we believe that's part of the charm of the area. One of the best things about our property is that there is no cell reception, allowing you to fully disconnect from the hustle and bustle of city life and appreciate the tranquillity of rural Alberta.

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At The River Private Cabin

4. At The River Private Cabin

48km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 1 site

Wild Alberta River Valley Acreage Wake up to the sound of the river in this stunning cabin set just 30 metres from the Freeman River and surrounded by forest and wildlife. With direct access to the river and beach, this is a peaceful retreat for guests seeking nature, quiet, and a truly special countryside stay. This unique spot has direct access to river & beach! The cabin features 2 bedrooms (1 king bed, 1 queen bed) + balcony with two toddler beds, along with a fireplace and propane stove for a warm and inviting stay. A private outdoor washhouse with shower, sink, and toilet is located outside the cabin, adding to the unique charm of this wilderness retreat.

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Wild Country Gardens

5. Wild Country Gardens

67km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 4 sites

Nestled in a peaceful old-growth forest, our farm offers scenic walking trails and a spacious grassy area perfect for camping and relaxing in nature. The property is home to over 3,000 fruit trees and berry bushes, along with thriving garden. We take pride in growing, harvesting, and producing our the products available in our on-site farm store, including homemade jams, syrups, pickles, salsas, sauerkrauts, and pepper jellies. We’ve also expanded into freeze-dried foods, offering freeze-dried fruits, smoothie mixes, ice cream, and a variety of sweet treats. You’ll also find our unique handmade “Puschens” — cozy crocheted slippers with leather soles and soft sheepskin lining.

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Bluebirds Landings homestead

6. Bluebirds Landings homestead

78km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 1 site

This beautiful property is located on a farm just 5km north of Cherhill off off highway 43 Just 7km from the beautiful pembina Beautiful back farm roads to explore 30km from Barrhead with all amenities including bakery butcher and quaint shops 30 kms from mayerthorpe and the beautiful Rochford bridge Quaint trailor nestled in a private setting overlooking a small lake for birdwatching Outdoor above ground pool chickens rabbits dogs Very relaxing and away from the city quiet Sleeps 4 and has outdoor electric grill. Outdoor bathroom Taking bookings now.

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Yellowhead County Camp

7. Yellowhead County Camp

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78km from Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Located 10 minutes from town. Huge partially fenced yard with pond, hydrant, pool for swimming (availability - May long weekend till September long weekend), trampoline, swings and slide, full service hookups, and firepit.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Anton

2 weeks ago

19 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Yellowhead County Camp

It's a nice and cozy place, really welcome! All hook up for your trailer are present. Thank to Nicole for a good hosting!

divya

April 2026

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

We visited this place hoping to enjoy some quiet time away from the city, and it truly exceeded our expectations. It checked all the boxes—peaceful, surrounded by nature, and exactly the kind of escape we were looking for. The cabin was warm, comfortable, and well-equipped with all the necessary amenities and utensils. The service was outstanding. The owner came to greet us with a warm welcome and provided helpful information to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible. We will definitely be returning in the future, and next time we look forward to bringing along more family and friends.

Peter

March 2026

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

Very clean spaced. Loved the availability of a clean hot shower for winter camping. The hot tub was a perfect end to the evening. But what really stood out is how well kept and clean everything is

Laura

January 2026

Group trip

3 nights at Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

We had the best stay here. Dale was an amazing host who always made sure we had everything and even offered to help plow us out if we got stuck on our way out. The cabin is beautiful, the stove is warm, and our nature walks were awesome. We even got to snuggle Sully the cat during our stay. We will definitely be back!

Janine

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

It was the perfect little getaway. Charming and clean cabin, all warm and toasty upon our arrival and throughout. The grounds had various paths to walk along and explore and the hot tub and fire pit rounded out the stay with relaxation and comfort. Loved it and will be back again!

Nataliia

October 2025

1 night at Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

Our stay at this cabin was absolutely wonderful! 😍The place felt so cozy and welcoming — everything was spotless and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell how much love and care went into every little detail.🥹😍 The nature around is stunning, and we truly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. The host was incredibly kind and made us feel right at home. We were especially touched by the little treats — the marshmallows and cookies were such a sweet surprise (and so delicious!). Thank you also for the oatmeal — it made our morning breakfast perfect.🫣 My husband and I had the most relaxing and happy time here. We’ll definitely come back again!😊

Tara

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

Arriving on this land, I felt a sense of peace roll through me. My girlfriends and I stayed in the Tipi. It was magical. The grounds are immaculately kept. We were very spoiled with the washroom facilities as well as the outdoor kitchen. The beds were extremely comfortable with soft linen and warm blankets. The host did not miss any details to help us feel comfortable and met all of our amenity needs. The sunrise and sunsets were beautifully held on the horizon. Nature was all around us, including the cows and beautiful majestic white bull. All of the gardens and flower beds held details and surprises. Dragonflies were everywhere! A short distance away, we visited Chip Lake. Here we were able to have a drumming ceremony as well as enjoy some paddle boarding. The water was not conducive to us swimming in it, as it is shallow and appears to have a vast ecosystem. We did travel 30 minutes up the highway to the Pambina river and enjoyed a refreshing cool off. I would highly recommend visiting this site. I have full intentions of gathering my whole tribe of friends for a full weekend next year.

Andrea

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

My friend & I had an amazing time at Dale & Colleen's. They are wonderful hosts - friendly, helpful and there were so many more great amenities than we expected or read about. The property is expansive and is well maintained. Our cabin and washroom was so clean and there were many added touches such as body wash, soap and towels. The cats were very friendly and sweet - we loved them! Beds were very comfortable and cozy. Too many awesome things to list!! We'll be back again without a doubt.

Daniel

August 2025

2 nights at Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

The cabin was very clean and comfortable, I loved the trails and the space they have to wander around their land to see the beautiful landscape. The cats were very friendly and a joy to be around. Dale and Coleen were very accommodating and were great to talk to. Would highly recommend visiting and will hopefully be returning at some point!

NOoshin

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

We loved the camping place here . It was so clean and they prepared everything for us. Samantha and her team were so nice and we had an unforgettable night there. Definitely I will suggest this place to my friends. Thank you

Amela

July 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Yellowhead County Camp

Loved it! Nicole was very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Such beautiful and peaceful property. We felt very safe, comfortable and “at home”. Would definitely stay here again!

poushali

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

I loved our stay at the log cabin. It was cozy. Comforting. Peaceful and quiet. The communal hot tub served us well after a day of driving and hiking. The washroom was VERY clean. Loved the trails, the beaver dam and Sully - the little cat that followed us around on the trails and kept us company. If you are looking for a quick getaway from the city life or hoping to relax and chill for a week surrounded by the peace of the forest, then this is your place. Cook a meal on the propane stove or wood fire pit, read a book or simple spend an evening watching the beavers build their dam. I loved how welcoming Dave, and his wife was. Glad they are building an external sink and a communal kitchen to welcome longer stays and bigger groups. We would definitely go back.

Rahul

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

Absolutely loved my recent camping trip here! The location is peaceful, scenic, and perfect for anyone wanting a real escape into nature. The cabins were cozy, clean, and beautifully maintained, offering just the right mix of comfort and rustic charm. What truly stood out was the hospitality of the owners—they’re warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Whether you’re visiting to unwind, explore the outdoors, or just enjoy some quiet time away from the city, this place delivers. I’ve already recommended it to friends and look forward to coming back again soon!

Rahul

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

HARLEEN

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

It was a great experience. It’s so peaceful and beautiful place. Host(dale) is so helpful and kind.

Elizabeth

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

I will definitely be coming back. Was so nice to unplug from the world, no call service! Just enjoy your family and make memories

Cynthia

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Nature Alive Adventures and Camping

My bestfriend and I booked this retreat for a peaceful gateway and it was a huge success! The land is beautiful, sleeping in the cabin is a unique stay. We loved the experience since it offered us the best of both worlds: spending time in nature with the incredible sound of trees and fire, while enjoying the comfort of a cozy bed, a functional washroom/ shower, and a hot tub to relax. We were able to cook our food on a stovetop, and everything we needed was available. Being isolated does give a unique feel to the environment and sounds around you, I really recommend it! Dale was beyond welcoming and helpful during our stay, we learned lots from him and it was nice to have company! - A couple of things to keep in mind: the last 10 minutes of the drive towards the property may be a bumpy road because of the rocks - just keep on going; you’re on the right track! In terms of cellular service, we were able to send a couple of texts in two specific spots that Dale has generously offered to show us, but I recommend downloading your offline maps before arriving and making sure your car’s GPS is up to date just in case. If you have a relatively new/ updated iPhone, you’re able to send messages through a Satellite connection. I’m certain you’d enjoy your relaxing stay on this beautiful land!

Gimena

July 2025

24 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

Awesome place! Calm, quiet, great wash area with showers and toilets. Super clean and nice. We were there with our RV, but they have cabins and tent camping. Samantha was really nice and a great host!

Bradley

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

Beautiful property. Plenty of space at each campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Samantha did an awesome job! Will come back on way thru again. Thanks Samantha!!

Nicola

June 2025

19 ft Class A

1 night at Experience a Stay at Go Hard Ranch

We booked Go Hard Ranch for a 1 night stop over and loved it so much that we booked at second night. Beautiful property and facilities (loved all the effort that has been put in and attention to detail!). We chatted to the family that owns the ranch and they were all lovely and helpful, they delivered fire wood direct to our site as well. Would be a perfect place to take your horse for a weekend getaway and make use of their yards and beautiful trails!

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park camping guide

Overview

About

Carson-Pegasus Provincial Park encompasses two lakes: MacLeod Lake (formerly Carson Lake) and Little MacLeod Lake (formerly Pegasus Lake). Although the names have changed, the natural Alberta beauty has not. Known as one of a handful of spots in the province for excellent lake trout, this park features a fishing wall that juts into the lake, which means even those without a boat can try their hand at catching a big one. Camping in the park’s sole campground means access to well-spaced treed campsites (some of which are lakefront), powered site options, and a playground.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Just an hour and a half from Edmonton and only 15 kilometres from the town of Whitecourt, the campground can fill up quickly on summer weekends, particularly long weekends.
If you are hoping to snag a spot during these peak times, you better reserve as soon as the reservation window opens. You can reserve up to 90 days in advance on the Alberta Parks website or by calling the reservation line.
Off-season camping (mid-September to mid-May) is first come, first served.

When to go

Summer in Alberta is camping season and people are eager to take advantage of any warm weather days. If it is hot, expect it to be busier than on cooler days. The park’s proximity to Edmonton means that daytrippers as well as campers will be out in force. Parts of Carson-Pegasus Campground are open year-round, although the water is shut off mid-September. Ice fishing and snowmobiling on the lake are the most popular winter activities, while boating and birding top the list for summer.

Know before you go

Provincial parks in Alberta don’t require a paid permit to enter, admission is free. There is however a nightly fee to camp and you must buy your firewood from the campground. Bringing your own firewood is not allowed in an effort to reduce diseases in local flora.
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, as you may find deer, moose, black bear, coyotes, and lynx, plus a wide variety of birds like loons, jays, woodpeckers, and owls.
There are walk-in sites on the peninsula (loop H) that get you close to the water and away from the bulk of the campers.
Two accessible campsites are located in loop H.