Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park

Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park is a provincial park in Alberta, Canada, located 24.5 km (15.2 mi) south of Strathmore and 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Carseland, along Highway 24.

Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park
Location of Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park in Alberta
Location	Wheatland County / Vulcan County, Alberta Canada
Nearest city	Strathmore
Coordinates	50°49′54″N 113°25′47″W
Area	2.4 km² (0.93 sq mi)
Established	May 02, 1979
Governing body	Alberta Environment and Parks Operated by Amherst Ent. Ltd.

This provincial park is situated on both shores of the Bow River, at an elevation of 910 m (2,990 ft) and has an area of 2.4 km² (0.93 sq mi). It was established on May 2, 1979, and is maintained by Alberta Environment and Parks.

It is home to a diverse selection of wildlife including timber wolves, beavers, moose, black bears, a large variety of birds, coyotes, mule deer, and grizzly bears. The Bow River from the Carseland Weir to the Highway 24 bridge holds a number of game fish species including brown and rainbow trout, northern pike and Rocky Mountain whitefish. Fishing regulations are enforced by Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers.

Wyndham-Carseland campground was affected by the June 2013 floods in Southern Alberta and was closed until 2015.

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Wyndham Carseland Park

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Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park

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