Blood Indian Park - Alberta
The story passed down to local residents by an aged Indian woman goes as follows: This “Old Lady” was one of the Salteaux tribe, whose bend had come west from Lake of the Woods. In about 1840, a raiding party of Blackfoot, plundering horse herds, attacked their camp and killed many of the Salteaux. Three of her sons were among the victims and in her sorrow and anger; she herself organized a party of vengeance. The “Old Lady” and her war party caught up to the raiders at the mouth of the present Blood Indian Creek where they were camped. The enemy were overwhelmed by a surprise attack and also outnumbered. The pursuing Salteaux fell upon the camp with a fierce, bloody attack. The routed remnants tried to escape across the Red Deer River, but the pursuers followed them into the river where all but a handful were killed or drowned in a ferocious hand battle. The creek literally ran red with blood of the slain Blackfoot. Thus Blood Indian Creek received its name. A Great Place for Camping and Fishing Blood Indian offers the outdoor enthusiast a peaceful place for camping and rainbow trout fishing. With room over 300 campers (including 10 power stalls), Blood Indian also offers a shower building, a convenience store with gas, propane and all types of fishing supplies. The campground is open from April 1 to November 1 on a first-come, first-served basis.
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