Upper Clearwater/Ram

Maps of this area

Maps for the Bighorn Backcountry including the Upper Clearwater/Ram PLUZ, digital mapping options and smaller, area-specific Cutoff Creek and Hummingbird maps can be found at: Bighorn Backcountry - Overview.

Area and trail information

View activity and trail information for the area:

• Alberta Parks
• Bighorn Backcountry – Overview
• Travel Alberta

Activities

Camping

• Random, no-service camping is permitted. Campsites must be 100 metres from a lakeshore.
• Campsites and fires must be one kilometre (0.6 miles) from a Public Land Recreation Area (PLRA) or Public Recreation Area (PRA). For further information see: Recreation on public land - Overview.
• Nearby, partly serviced camping is available at: Alberta Parks.
• Helicopters are not permitted to land on a lake or within 200 metres (219 yards) of the lakeshore.

Motorized

Off-highway vehicles (OHV) permitted only on designated trails with the following weight and width restrictions:

• maximum weight of 590 kilograms (1,300 pounds)
• maximum wheel base of 185 centimetres (72.8 inches)
• maximum width of 178 centimetres (70 inches)
• maximum tire pressure of 110 kPa (16psi)

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

Snow vehicles permitted only on designated trails and in sledding areas.

Motorized boats are not permitted.

Non-motorized

Hiking permitted.

Equestrian permitted; trails available. Horse grazing or tethering must be at least 100 metres (109.4 yards) of a lakeshore. Equestrian users may be required to provide their own feed.

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, Alberta TrailNet 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 January 1985 to provide a year-round network of trails for motorized, non-motorized and equestrian use. Seasonal access for motorized is permitted only on designated trails.

This area is 1907 square kilometres (736 square miles).

Legislation, management, and planning relevant to area

• Bighorn Backcountry Access Management Plan
• North Saskatchewan Regional Planning Process
• Public Lands Act
• Public Lands Administration Regulation

Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives

• Bighorn Backcountry – Monitoring
• Bighorn Backcountry Recreational Access Recommendations

Contact

Connect with Alberta Environment and Parks:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Rocky Mountain House Office – Phone: 403-845-8250
Alberta Environment and Parks Info Centre - Phone: 310-3773 (toll free)