| Clearwater River Provincial Park | |
| Iucn Category: | Ib |
| Photo Width: | 255 |
| Map: | Saskatchewan#Canada |
| Relief: | yes |
| Map Width: | 255 |
| Location: | Saskatchewan, Canda |
| Nearest City: | La Loche, Saskatchewan, Fort Mcmurray, Alberta |
| Coordinates: | 56.8983°N -108.9806°W |
| Established: | 1986 |
| Governing Body: | Saskatchewan Parks |
Clearwater River Provincial Park is a Canadian wilderness park in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan. The park begins at the south end of Lloyd Lake[1] on the Clearwater River[2] and includes territory on both sides of the river until it reaches the Alberta border.[3]
The park includes the historic Methye Portage (Portage La Loche).[4] The Methye Portage was designated a National Historic Site in 1933[5] and the Clearwater River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986 due to their historical importance in Canada.[6] The Clearwater River offers experienced canoeists Class 2 to Class 4 rapids.[7] [8]
The park can be reached from La Loche by crossing to the northernmost end of Lac La Loche by boat. A stone cairn is located near the south end of the Portage. About north of La Loche on Highway 955 a bridge crosses the Clearwater River near Warner Rapids. The road is paved from La Loche to the Clearwater River Dene Nation turn-off (about) then continues as a gravel road. On the north-east side of the bridge are 17 wilderness camp sites. There are no facilities in the park.