There is access through Poachers Landing Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) which is approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) east and then north of Athabasca on public roads.

Once inside Poachers Landing, trails for off highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and horseback riding allow access to the Wildland Provincial Park.

The PRA also allows access to the Athabasca River which connects to the park in summer and winter.

[6] The park protects an example of the Central Mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest natural region of Alberta.

[10] The Köppen climate classification of the park is Continental, Subarctic (Dfc) characterized by long, cold winters, and short, warm to cool summers.

[11] Using the data from nearby weather stations (Atmore AGCM and Wandering River Auto), average daily temperatures exceed 10 °C (50 °F) only for June, July, and August while average daily temperatures are less than 0 °C (32 °F) for November through March.

Carnivores found in the park include American black bear, wolverine, and lynx.