Accessing provincial grazing reserves

Recreational access on PGRs

You must know and follow conditions when accessing provincial grazing reserves (PGRs) for recreational purposes.

Before you head out, follow the steps outlined below to learn more about a grazing reserve and to reduce the risk of conflicts with livestock and other land users, and causing damage to the land during your visit.

How to access PGRs

To enter any PGR, follow these 4 simple steps:

1. Locate the PGR you want to visit on the Recreational Access Internet Mapping Tool.
   • The “Go To GRR” section of the Mapping Tool Instruction Guide (PDF, 1.8 MB) outlines how to do this.  
2. Use the Mapping Tool to find the specific access conditions for the PGR you are entering.
3. Review the general recreational access conditions that apply to all PGRs.
4. Plan ahead and use respect during your visit. Failure to comply with the Recreational Access Regulation and specific access conditions may result in charges under the Recreational Access Regulation.

Interactive map

For an interactive map of the province to locate a PGR with contact information please see:

• Recreational Access Internet Mapping Tool

Provincial Grazing Reserves can be searched by name under the ‘Go to Location’ tab of the mapping tool by selecting the ‘Go to GRR’ button. A step-by-step guide on how to use the mapping tool is found at:

• Recreational Access Instruction Guide (PDF, 1.9 MB)

General recreational conditions

Under section 9(3) and 9(4) of the Recreational Access Regulation, recreational users on agricultural land must:

• not litter
• have direct control of any animal brought onto the agricultural disposition land
• not park vehicles so that they block an approach to land
• not enter or use any building or improvement on the disposition
• not cause any damage to the agricultural disposition land or the property of the disposition holder
• leave gates and other property as they were found
• comply with an applicable recreational management plan, if any
• comply with any terms and conditions imposed by the Local Settlement Officer
• comply with an order of a director, if any

PGR Listing (alphabetical)

Personal information collection and use notification

Personal information you provide to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is collected under the authorization of Section 11 of the Recreational Access Regulation, and is being managed in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The information being collected will be used by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas in this regard and will not be used or disclosed for any other purpose without your consent by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas.

Contact

To connect with one of our rangeland agrologists about accessing a PGR or the operations of the grazing reserve, see the contact list at: Land Management – Contacts.

If you have questions about access to agricultural public land for recreation, contact 310-LAND (5263).

To connect with PGR, see the PGR Contact Information and Map.