Plan your next adventure: Download Alberta’s Public Land Trail Guide.
For advisories, timing restrictions and closures for this and other areas, visit:
Maps of this area
Download current maps of the Bighorn Backcountry including the Upper Clearwater/Ram PLUZ, digital mapping options and smaller, area-specific Cutoff Creek and Hummingbird maps at: Bighorn Backcountry - Overview.
Area and trail information
View activity and trail information for the area:
Activities
About this area/PLUZ
This area was established in January 1985 to provide year-round opportunities for motorized, non-motorized and equestrian recreation. Seasonal access for motorized is permitted only on designated trails.
This area is 1907 square kilometres (736 square miles).
Legislation, management, and planning
- Familiarize yourself with current legislation and regulations by visiting Public Land Enforcement.
- Bighorn Backcountry Access Management Plan
- North Saskatchewan Regional Planning Process
Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives
- Bighorn Backcountry – Overview
- Bighorn Backcountry Recreational Access Recommendations
- Check out the Outdoor Recreation Channel for current information on stewardship projects and citizen science opportunities.
Contact
Connect with us:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Rocky Mountain House Office
Phone: 403-845-8250
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).