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Sheep River Provincial Park

Sheep River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Sheep River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Sheep River Provincial Park
Location of Sheep River Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country
Location Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Nearest city Turner Valley
Coordinates 50°40′N 114°40′W / 50.66°N 114.66°W / 50.66; -114.66Coordinates: 50°40′N 114°40′W / 50.66°N 114.66°W / 50.66; -114.66
Area 60.2 km2 (23.2 sq mi)
Governing body Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Kananaskis Country Campgrounds

Sheep River Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada, 23 km west of Turner Valley on highway 546. It is part of the Kananaskis Country park system.

Located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the park includes the Sheep River Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides permanent habitat for bighorn sheep, while the eastern part of the reserve extends to the Foothills Natural Region, offering summer range for elk and deer.

The following activities are available in the park:


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