75 to 100 KM from Red Deer
RULES AND AMENITIES FOR ALL PaRKLAND AREAS
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Rules:
Hiking allowed Day use only No open fires Foot access only Dogs: Please note that protected areas are some of the last remaining places where wildlife can live their lives in peace. Dogs frighten, chase and even kill wildlife. Please respect the wildlife and do NOT bring your dog (leashed or unleashed) to these areas. |
Amenities:
Bathrooms: Most have no bathrooms available, there are some exceptions Trash: Most have no garbage facilities. Please bring your trash home. Parking: Most have limited parking, or parking along ditches near area Hazards: Tripping and falling, wild animals - be prepared, bring bear spray. |
Consent Prior to Entry: No
Feltham - #102 in Alberta Discover Guide - 75.5 km from Red Deer
This 800-acre site is at the NE end of Buffalo Lake in the Buffalo Lake Moraine. To access this site from Stettler, travel N on Highway 56 for 20.8 km, then turn W on Twp Rd 412 for 6.4 km, keep to the right at the Y in the road, and turn N on RR 202 for 0.8 km to the parking lot. The site consists of rolling hills, aspen bluffs, wetlands, tame forage and dense nesting cover. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer, moose, grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=102
Highway 53 - #154 in Alberta Discover Guide - 76 km from Red Deer
This 148-acre site is approximately 10 km E of Bashaw and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=154
Klassen – #120 in Alberta Discover Guide - 76.3 km from Red Deer
This 155-acre site is approximately 32 km SE of Wetaskiwin and consists of upland, riparian and wetland habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer, grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=120
Hilwill - #36 in Alberta Discover Guide - 76.4 km from Red Deer
This 175-acre site is approximately 10 km NW of Bashaw and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=36
Rockeling Bay/Rider Lake - #134 in Alberta Discover Guide - 76.5 km from Red Deer
This 167-acre site is approximately 12 km SE of Bashaw and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=134
Birch Lake - #52 in Alberta Discover Guide - 76.6 km from Red Deer
This 71-acre site is 16 km SW of Caroline. The lake provides good sport fishing opportunities and is stocked annually by AEP with trout. It is aerated (October - April) through ACA's Lake Aeration Program. Facilities include a maintained parking area, outhouse, a foot access boat launch and a floating dock for public use.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, Braxxon Excavation, Compton Petroleum, North Shore Environmental Consultants, RTC Services Ltd., TAQA North
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=52
Hubert 1 - #23 in Alberta Discover Guide - 77.1 km from Red Deer
This 150-acre site is approximately 11 km N of Erskine and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=23
Lickert - #76 in Alberta Discover Guide - 77.5 km from Red Deer
This 159-acre site is approximately 13 km SE of Bashaw and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=76
Westview West - #18 in Alberta Discover Guide - 78.1 km from Red Deer
This 130-acre site is approximately 12 km W of Donalda and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=18
Midway Reservoir - #142 in Alberta Discover Guide – 78.3 km from Red Deer
This reservoir is E of Carstairs. From Highway 2 travel 20.2 km E on Highway 581, then N on RR 273, then W into the site. ACA annually stocks this pond with trout, typically before the May long weekend. This site has picnic tables, benches and a campground.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, Midway Centennial Park
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=142
Westview East - #30 in Alberta Discover Guide - 78.9 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 12 km W of Donalda and consists of wetland and grassland habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=30
Rochon Sands Provincial Park – 80.4 km from Red Deer
This natural area is within a campground but there are trails that wind through the campground and along Buffalo Lake. This area is rich in plant and animal diversity. Many different wetland bird species utilize this area some examples are White-faced ibis, Spotted Sandpiper, Marsh Wrens and American White Pelicans.
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/rochon-sands-pp/
Ironside Pond - #6 in Alberta Discover Guide – 80.6 km from Red Deer
This 34-acre site is approximately 15 km SW of Rocky Mountain House and offers good sport fishing opportunities. A maintained parking area and a foot access boat launch are available. AEP stocks this pond annually with trout, and it is aerated (October - April) through ACA's Lake Aeration Program
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Lottery Fund, Clearwater County, Keyera Energy, Northern Lights Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited Canada Edmonton
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E2&number=6
Pennock Property - 81.0 km from Red Deer
This 156-acre site is a beautiful mosaic of thick aspen forest, grassland and upland shrub habitat. The hilly landscape was created by receding glaciers. The animals that can be found here include: White-tailed and mule deer, muskrat, coyote, red fox, forest birds, waterfowl and grassland birds.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada.
This area requires booking, to book please visit the NCC website: https://connect2nature.ca/
Mitchell Lake - #3 in Alberta Discover Guide – 81.7 km from Red Deer
This 46-acre site is approximately 19 km SW of Rocky Mountain House and offers sport fishing opportunities. Camping facilities, outhouses and garbage bins (managed by AEP) are available. There are also three floating docks and a dirt boat launch open for public use. AEP stocks this lake annually with trout, and it is aerated (October - April) through ACA's Lake Aeration Program.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Lottery Fund, Anger Enterprises Ltd., Rocky Fish & Game Association
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E2&number=3
Greenwall - #53 in Alberta Discover Guide – 84.5 km from Red Deer
This 640-acre site is approximately 13 km SE of Wetaskiwin and consists of native parkland. From Highway 2A at Wetaskiwin, travel E on Highway 613 for 16 km. Travel S on RR 224 for 3.2 km and then W 0.4 km to a parking lot. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer, moose and grouse.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=53
Lawson - #63 in Alberta Discover Guide - 85.4 km from Red Deer
This 312-acre site is approximately 14 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=63
Fyten-Lea – 85.5 km from Red Deer
This is a 121-acre natural area nestled along the Red Deer river east of Big Valley. It offers unique habitat for birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. It has young aspen stands throughout the site scattered among prairie grasslands that offer a spectacle of blooming wildflowers in the spring and summer months.
To access this area from Red Deer head east on Highway 595, turn south on Highway 21, and east again on Highway 590. Head south on Range Road 21-5 until Township Road 35-2 where you continue east again until 21-4, head north on 21-4 until the end of the road and park along the fence line on the right hand side. There is a residence at the end of the road, do not go into the residence. I've included a zoomed in map with a red triangle on where to access the area. Follow all safety protocols and be aware of steep terrain, hidden holes and animals. I highly caution against traveling through this area alone. Images here.
Partners: Nature Conservancy of Canada
This area requires permission to access please visit NCC website to book: https://connect2nature.ca/
Wetaskiwin Lions Trout Pond - #35 in Alberta Discover Guide - 85.6 km from Red Deer
This pond is on the NE side of Wetaskiwin. It is E of Highway 814 along Highway 13 in the Wetaskiwin Lions Campground. ACA stocks this pond annually with trout, typically before the May long weekend.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks, Wetaskiwin Lions Club
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=35
Krause H - #67 in Alberta Discover Guide – 87.2 km from Red Deer
This 156-acre site is approximately 12 km SW of Bittern Lake and consists of upland, riparian and wetland habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer, grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=67
Open Creek Natural Area – 87.8 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/open-creek-na/
Eikerman - #44 in Alberta Discover Guide - 87.9 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 30 km SW of Camrose and consists of a mix of upland aspen forest and small wetlands in which moose, white-tailed deer, and grouse abound. To access, travel S on Highway 822 from the hamlet of Gwynne, then E on Twp Rd 462 and S on RR 223 for 1.6 km. This is the NE corner of the property.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=44
Millet Fish and Game - #14 in Alberta Discover Guide – 87.9 km from Red Deer
This 154-acre site is approximately 16 km SW of Millet and is managed by the Millet Fish & Game Club.
Partners: Alberta Fish & Game Association, Millet Fish & Game
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=14
Welch Creek Natural Area – 88.9 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/welch-creek-na/
Baron - #111 in Alberta Discover Guide - 90.2 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 13 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=111
George and Joan Mitchell Memorial – #26 in Alberta Discover Guide - 91.4 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is at the NW corner of Pigeon Lake in the Parkland region of central Alberta. The vegetation consists of mature native shrubs and grasses. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer, moose, black bear and grouse. Tide Creek runs through the property and provides important spawning areas for walleye, northern pike, spottail shiner and longnose whitesucker.
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks, Parks & Wildlife Foundation, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=26
Pigeon Lake – #89 in Alberta Discover Guide - 91.7 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is at the NW corner of Pigeon Lake in the Parkland region of central Alberta. The vegetation consists of mature native shrubs and grasses. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer, moose, black bear and grouse. Tide Creek runs through the site and provides important spawning areas for walleye, northern pike and suckers.
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Fish & Game Association, Zone 3 Fish & Game clubs
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=89
Dry Islands Buffalo Jump Provincial Park – 92.5 km from Red Deer
This natural area offers spectacular views of the Red Deer River Valley showcasing badland topography. There are over 150 species of birds that can be found in this location along with numerous wildlife species. Paddlers can access the river and there are picnic tables for use.
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://albertaparks.ca/parks/central/dry-island-buffalo-jump-pp/
Snakes Head Natural Area – 92.6 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/snakes-head-na/
Cow Lake Natural Area – 92.9 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/cow-lake-na/
Chedderville Natural Area – 93.7 km from Red Deer
This natural area is 566 acres surrounding the Clearwater River covered in a mixed-wood boreal forest with mature spruce, trembling aspen and balsam forests. The wildlife in the area include white-tailed and mule deer, black bears, red squirrel, and forest birds.
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://albertaparks.ca/parks/central/chedderville-na/
Simon - #105 in Alberta Discover Guide - 94.0 km from Red Deer
This 122-acre site is 12 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=105
Link (Buffalo Meadows Habitat Link) - #140 in Alberta Discover Guide - 94.2 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 16 km SE of Bashaw, and lies NW of the Buffalo Lake Moraine Conservation Area. Tree Canada and Shell Canada planted an old hayfield with aspen whips in 2007 and native vegetation is rapidly re-establishing on this land. The site offers excellent wildlife viewing and good hunting opportunities.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Fish & Game Association
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=140
Kramer Pond - #8 in Alberta Discover Guide - 94.9 km from Red Deer
This 33-acre site is approximately 4 km S of Buck Lake. To access this site, travel W of Winfield to the Buck Lake turnoff. Travel S for 3.2 km, then E for 0.6 km, and then N into the site. AEP stocks the pond annually with trout. Facilities include a parking area, garbage bins, a fish cleaning stand and outhouses.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=8
Caine 4 - #156 in Alberta Discover Guide - 96.7 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 16 km N of Stettler along Highway 56 and consists of native parkland with a mix of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=156
Caine 3 - #158 in Alberta Discover Guide - 96.8 km from Red Deer
This 320-acre site is approximately 30 km SE of Bashaw. Travel E on Highway 53 from Bashaw to Highway 56. Turn S on Highway 56 and travel 11 km to the site on the E side of the highway. Access is via the Caine 4 Conservation Site (E3-156) along Highway 56. Habitat at the site consists of native parkland with a mix of aspen-covered rolling hills, open meadows and numerous wetlands. Wildlife includes white-tailed and mule deer, ruffed grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Fish & Game Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=86
Buffalo Lake Moraine Conservation Area - #110 in Alberta Discover Guide - 97.5 km from Red Deer
This site is approximately 19 km SE of Bashaw. A parking lot off Highway 56 provides access to the site's E side. Access to the W side is along RR 20-0. Totaling 1,120 acres in the Parkland Buffalo Lake Moraine, this site spans richly varied habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer, great crested flycatcher, pileated woodpecker and rose-breasted grosbeak. An interpretive walking trail leads to Potter's Seep, where you'll find a picnic table and a spring within a balsam poplar grove recognized by the Heritage Tree Foundation of Canada.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Alberta Fish & Game Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=110
Wilson Creek Natural Area – 97.6 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/wilson-creek-na/
Blue Sky 22 – #110 in Alberta Discover Guide - 97.7 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 1 km E of Bittern Lake and consists of upland, riparian and wetland habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer, grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=110
Crimson Lake Provincial Park – 98.0 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/crimson-lake-pp/
Clearwater Ricinus Natural Area - 99.0 km from Red Deer
Partners: Alberta Environment and Parks
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/clearwater-ricinus-na/information-facilities/
Larose - #8 in Alberta Discover Guide - 99.1 km from Red Deer
This 148-acre site is approximately 28 km SE of Bashaw and consists of native parkland habitat. Travel E on Highway 53 from Bashaw to Highway 56. Travel 8.5 km S on Highway 56 to the site on the E side of the highway. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and grouse.
Partners: Alberta Conservation Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=8
Hiller - #158 in Alberta Discover Guide - 99.1 km from Red Deer
This 320-acre site is approximately 16 km NE of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=158
Dennis Brothers - #74 in Alberta Discover Guide - 99.1 km from Red Deer
This 320-acre site is approximately 16 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=74
Dennis Doug - #14 in Alberta Discover Guide - 99.1 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 16 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl. Access through Dennis Brothers property.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=14
Dennis - #50 in Alberta Discover Guide - 99.1 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 15 km N of Stettler and consists of wetland, grassland and bush habitat. Wildlife in the area includes white-tailed and mule deer and waterfowl. Access through Dennis Brothers property and through the Dennis Doug property.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=E3&number=50
Rasmuson 10 – #125 in Alberta Discover Guide - 100.00 km from Red Deer
This 160-acre site is approximately 18 km NW of Bittern Lake and consists of upland, riparian and wetland habitat. Wildlife in the area includes moose, white-tailed and mule deer, grouse and waterfowl.
Partners: Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.albertadiscoverguide.com/site.cfm?grid=D3&number=125
