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Public Lands Camping Pass required
A Public Lands Camping Pass is required to random camp on public land along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Important notices
Trail and area updates
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Trails denoted in orange on the brochure are open to snow vehicle use until April 30, 2023 and closed to off-highway vehicle (OHV) use until July 1, 2023. |
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Trails denoted in dark green are open to snow vehicle use until April 30, 2023 and closed to OHV use until December 1, 2023. |
Effective December 1, 2022 | ||
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Trails denoted in magenta are open to OHV use and snow vehicle use until April 30, 2023. |
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Random sledding areas are open to snow vehicle use until April 30, 2023. |
Effective October 1, 2022 | ||
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Trails open for equestrian use. These trails will remain open for equestrian use until May 31, 2023. |
Effective July 1, 2022 | ||
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Trails denoted in light purple on the brochure are open to OHV use and snow vehicle use until April 30, 2023. |
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Wapiabi Cave is CLOSED to prevent the spread of White-nose Syndrome to bats. Ensure you take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of White-nose Syndrome to local bat populations. |
Area information
Find general information, maps and brochures for Alberta’s Public Land Use Zones both within and beyond the Bighorn Backcountry.
Bighorn Backcountry information kiosks
The Bighorn Backcountry map and brochure are available at information kiosks located in the following areas:
- Allstones Lake Staging Area (north of creek)
- Allstones Random Camping (south of creek)
- Bighorn Dam
- Coliseum Trail Staging Area
- Coral Creek Staging Area
- Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area
- Cutoff Creek Staging Area
- Eagle Creek Public Land Recreation Area
- Eagle Lake Trail / Scalp Creek Trail
- Hummingbird Staging Area (Canary Creek and Ranger Creek)
- Landslide Lake Staging Area
- Nordegg Rail Trail Connector Staging Area
- Nordegg Ranger Station Staging Area
- North Ram River
- Panther Corners Public Land Recreation Area
- Panther River Trail near Panther Patrol Cabin
- Pinto Lake Staging Area
- Preachers Point River Access
- Wapiabi Trail Staging Area
Contact
Connect with Alberta government and Approvals staff for any questions about safety and enjoyment or management of the area:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 310-LAND (5263) (in Alberta)
Call 310-LAND anytime to report illegal activity, public safety issues, and enforcement concerns on Crown land (public land, provincial parks and protected areas).
Laura Raivio
Email: [email protected]
Blake Christianson
Email: [email protected]
Don Livingston
Email: [email protected]
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