Carson Pegasus Campground Alberta Provincial Park.

Carson Pegasus campground and Provincial Park is located approximately 22km north of the town of Whitecourt. 182km west of the City of Edmonton. There are a total of 182 sites open year round with reservations available by calling 1-780-778-2664. This campground offers campsites for both tents and larger RV's, group camping, handicap spots, clean small sandy beach, canoeing & kayaking, play grounds, picnic shelters, public phone, showers, water, power, fire wood, picnic tables, sani dump, swimming areas, boat launch for small water craft, fish cleaning stations, ice fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife watching and snowmobiling off site. The camp sites are well treed and located in the surrounding Aspen and Spruce forest. Carson Pegasus has excellent Trout fishing, you'll need a fishing license to try your luck. Fisherman without boats will find a very long well constructed sea wall along the shore of Mcleod Lake. You can fish from a park bench or your own lawn chair. If you don't fish you'll want to after seeing this spot, bring a rod and reel for sure. Carson Pegasus campground is great for families with young children, the kids can spend hours at the beach, nearby playgrounds and the fish wall. I noticed the campground has a strong relaxation feel to it, much more then most. Boaters will find a well designed easy to use boat launch, 12km boat restriction, small water craft only. You can also rent small fishing boats and paddle boats. Mcleod Lake is excellent for Canoeing and Kayaking. Mcleod Lake is part of the Athabasca River drainage basin and has an approximate total surface area of 3.73km with an average depth of 5.1m, maximum depth of 10.7m. Carson Pegasus Provincial Park also attracts a large variety of migrating waterfowl and is a great place for birders. For those who like to hike there is a 1.7km trail that follows the lakeshore and a 5.2km backcountry trail through the local Aspen and Spruce woodlands. Night skies here rank # 4.5 on the Bortle Scale. This is bear country, food and food related items must be stored properly.  See the official web site link below for fees, opening and closing dates.