Holmes Crossing

Map of this area

A map for the Holmes Crossing Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ) can be found at: Holmes Crossing PLUZ Map.

Area and trail information

View information for Provincial Park Recreation Areas and other information on the region:

• Alberta Parks
• Travel Alberta

• Random, no-service, camping is permitted.
• Campsites and fires must be a least one kilometre (0.6 miles) from a Recreation Area, Provincial Park or a roadway. For further information see: Recreation on public land - Overview.
• Nearby, serviced camping is available at: Alberta Parks.

Motorized

Off-highway vehicles (OHV) are not permitted.

For relevant clubs, trails and other information see: Alberta TrailNet and Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association.

Snowmobiles permitted only on designated trails from December 1 to March 1. For further information see: Know Before You Go: Snowmobiles.

Non-motorized

Hiking permitted.

Equestrian permitted.

Cross-country skiing permitted.

For further information see: Recreation on public land - Overview.

For relevant clubs, trails and other information see, Alberta Cross-Country Skiing and Alberta Equestrian Federation.

Hunting

Alberta hunting regulations apply. For details on hunting regulations, visit the My Wild Alberta website at: Hunting: Regulations.

Hunting is not permitted in Provincial Recreation Areas (PRAs).

Fishing

Alberta fishing regulations apply. For details on fishing regulations, visit the My Wild Alberta website at: Fishing: Regulations.

About this area/PLUZ

This area was created in May 1999 to provide an area for non-motorized activity, including equestrian and eliminate conflicts with summer motorized users.

This area is 27 square kilometres (10.4 square miles).

Legislation, management, and planning relevant to area

• Upper Athabasca Regional Planning Process
• Public Lands Act
• Public Lands Administration Regulation

Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives

• There are currently no initiatives at this time.

Contact

Connect with Alberta Environment and Parks:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Regional Area Office – Whitecourt
Phone: 780-778-7153
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)

Address:
1st Floor, 5020 52 Avenue
Whitecourt, Alberta  T7S 1N2