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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.
Maps of this area
Download current maps for Brule Lake Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ):
Area and trail information
View information for Provincial Park Recreation Areas and other information on the region:
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 Wildhorse Lake and Kinky Lake Alberta Parks.
- Review the regulations and best practices for camping on public land.
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Motorized
- Off-highway vehicles (OHV) permitted only on designated trails. Further information can be found at: 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. 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
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 May 1999 to support elk populations in the area and minimize conflicts between motorized users and elk.
This area is 15 square kilometres (5.8 square miles).
Legislation, management, and planning
- Familiarize yourself with current legislation and regulations by visiting Public Land Enforcement.
- Upper Athabasca Regional Planning Process.
Stewardship 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)
Foothills Office – Hinton
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:
3rd Floor, 131 Civic Centre Road
Hinton, Alberta T7V 2E6
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