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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.
Bighorn Backcountry information
Visit Bighorn Backcountry for area closures, trail updates and maps pertaining to the 6 public land use zones that make up the Bighorn Backcountry.
Closures
Crown land closures
Vacant Crown land - Southwest Section 29 - Township 65 - Range 2- W4M (Former Shelter Bay site)
Temporary area closure due to reclamation work.
Effective Immediately: July 15, 2021
Pursuant to Sections 45 and 48 of the Public Lands Administration Regulation, access is forbidden to the following:
- Map – Temporary Area Closure: Vacant Crown land southwest Section 29 - Township 65 - Range 2- W4M (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Temporary closure: Waskahigan Forest Campground
The Waskahigan Forest Campground, located adjacent to the Waskahigan Public Land Recreation Area, is closed to public access until further notice due to damage from a flood event in June 2020. The area is located East of Highway 63 near the House River (15-34-77-15-W4M).
Contact
Connect with Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Outreach Services for more information:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 310-LAND (5263)
Email: [email protected]
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