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Athabasca Ranch PLUZ

Maps, activities and regulations for this Public Land Use Zone.

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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

  • Camping

    Public Lands Camping Pass required

    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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  • Non-motorized

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  • Hunting

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    • 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.
  • Fishing

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    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

Stewardship, monitoring, and biodiversity initiatives

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

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