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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.
Map of this area
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Area and trail information
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Activities
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Camping
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.
- Random, no-service, camping is permitted.
- Campsites and fires must be a least one kilometre from a Recreation Area, Provincial Park or a roadway.
- Nearby, partly-serviced camping is available at William A. Switzer Provincial Park.
- Review the regulations and best practices for camping on public land.
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Motorized
- Off-highway vehicles (OHV) and highway vehicles permitted only on designated trails and in designated areas. Date and trail restriction applies. See Hinton/Coal Branch Area – North Map for details.
- Athabasca Trail is only open during the following dates:
- Over the May long weekend from Friday at 12:00 pm until Monday at 11:59 pm
- From June 25 to 11:59 pm on Labour Day (the first Monday of September)
- Find more information about Motorized Recreation on Public Land.
- For relevant clubs, trails and other information see: Alberta TrailNet and Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association.
- Snowmobiles permitted only on designated trails. Vehicle Access Corridors open year-round for snow vehicles. For further information see: Know Before You Go: Snowmobiles.
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Non-motorized
- Hiking permitted.
- Equestrian permitted.
- Cross-country skiing permitted.
- Review the regulations and best practices for non-motorized recreation on public land.
- For relevant clubs, trails and other information see, Alberta Cross-Country Skiing and Alberta Equestrian Federation.
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Hunting
- Alberta hunting regulations apply. Hunting is not permitted in Provincial Recreation Areas (PRAs).
- For details on hunting regulations, visit the My Wild Alberta website at: Hunting: Regulations.
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Fishing
Alberta fishing regulations apply. For details on fishing regulations, visit the My Wild Alberta website at: Fishing: Regulations.
About this PLUZ
This area was created in May 1999 to minimize conflicts between motorized users and elk during breeding season.
The area is 40 square kilometres (15.4 square miles).
Legislation, management, and planning
- Familiarize yourself with current legislation and regulations by visiting Public Land Enforcement.
- Upper Athabasca Regional Planning Process
Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives
- 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)
Phone: 780-865-8267
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).
Address:
Foothills Office – Hinton
3rd Floor, 131 Civic Centre Road
Hinton, Alberta T7V 2E6