Question: What disabled accessible facilities are available in Alberta's parks?
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Question: How do I book a backcountry campsite?
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Question: Where can I find bear-proof food lockers & poles to use while cycling or backcountry hiking?
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This is the icon for secure food storage (bear-proof food lockers and poles).
Use "secure food storage" as the search term for Find A Park to see a list of campgrounds where this is available.
The icon also displays on the Camping page for each campground which offers secure food storage (e.g. Quaite Valley Backcountry or Canyon Campground).
Question: What is a Boil Water advisory?
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A boil water advisory is issued when harmful germs (e.g., E. coli bacteria, giardia parasite)
may be in a drinking water supply. Drinking water contaminated with these germs can
make people and animals very sick. Boiling will kill the germs and make the water safe to
drink. To learn more go to Alberta Health Services.
Question: How can I contact a specific campground?
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Question: How much does camping cost?
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Question: Where can I get info about reserving a campsite?
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Question: What are the rules about using cannabis in Alberta's provincial parks and protected areas?
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More info: www.alberta.ca/cannabis-legalization/
Question: Where can I go to cut my own Christmas tree?
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You can get a permit to cut your own Christmas tree at Cypress Hills Provincial Park, Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park. If you aren’t near to those two southern parks, you can get a tree cutting permit for many locations around the province in public lands.
With the exception of permitted cutting in Cypress Hills Provincial Park and Castle Parks, any cutting of trees or disturbing of vegetation in provincial parks and recreation areas is strictly prohibited and carries a large fine.
For any tree cutting activities, make sure you have a permit, follow the conditions provided and cut trees in the areas indicated on the map. Please report tree poaching in our provincial parks by speaking to park staff or emailing AEP.AlbertaParks@gov.ab.ca .
Question: What if I have a complaint, concern or compliment?
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What if I have a complaint about another visitor?
What if I have a concern or compliment about a staff or volunteer?
What if I have a concern or compliment about a campground operator?
Question: What do I need to know about visiting Alberta Parks during COVID-19?
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Due to the risk of COVID-19, Alberta Parks has put a number of measures in place since last year to reduce spread. We expect these measures will support a smooth and safe opening to the 2021 camping season.
Question: Where can I get trail reports and other cross-country ski info?
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Question: How can I get directions to a park? What about maps?
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Question: Can I use my E-Bike in provincial parks?
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Question: How many people and pieces of equipment are allowed on a campsite?
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Equipment
Definitions/Equivalencies
People
Question: Where can I camp in the off-season?
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Question: Why are fees increasing?
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Question: Where can I find out about fire bans?
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We provide notification of both fire bans and fire advisories in provincial parks.
Check Fire Bans & Restrictions for details about what is prohibited and permitted under a fire ban or restriction. You can view current bans and restrictions either on a map or by "List View". A fire ban or restriction is also displayed on individual park webpages.
AlbertaFireBans.ca is the website for fire bans and advisories for the whole province.
Question: How do I get firewood at a park?
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This icon means that firewood is sold. Sometimes firewood is sold from a central location, either in the park or in the area. In other locations, a contractor delivers wood at scheduled times. Authorized suppliers provide firewood at Alberta's parks. Firewood prices at parks vary due to transportation costs and the supplier's source.
This icon means that firewood is available at the campground. A surcharge is usually added to each overnight camping fee for this service. To locate parks offering firewood this way, check "Firewood Available" in the Camping list in Find a Park.
The Information & Facilities page for a specific campground indicates how firewood is provided (e.g. Brewer's Campground or Chambers Creek Campground).
You can also bring firewood with you to use but please
Question: Where can I buy a fishing license?
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Question: How can I best ensure I get a campsite?
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Reservations - online or 1-877-537-2757.
First come-first served
Better availability
Question: Is there a liquor ban at provincial parks?
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Question: Can I use a metal detector in a provincial park?
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There are no laws prohibiting the use of metal detectors in the public areas of provincial parks as long as the activity isn’t interfering with the enjoyment of the other park visitors, breaking any of our other regulations, or in any way threatening any of the wildlife in the park.
Metal detectors can be used in the province’s parks, provided that:
As in the case of other park users, a person can expect to encounter officers who will inquire about the activities being conducted and require them to identify themselves and their occupation.
In order to dig for historical resources, a person requires an excavation permit issued by the Parks Division under the Historical Resources Act; this permit is associated with archeological or paleontological research permit. In some locations the excavated items are likely to remain in the park for research and storage; in situations where an excavated item is to be removed from the park, a collection permit is required.
Question: Where can I find information on picnic sites?
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Question: What are the rules around refunds?
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A refund is NOT given for weather, wildlife, insects, water quality, air quality, fire bans, liquor bans, car trouble, getting lost, advisories (with the exception of a campground closure), or in the case of an eviction.
Why don't I get my reservation fee back when I cancel a reservation?
How long will it take to receive my refund?
Refunds will be made
For more information on refunds, call the Contact Centre toll-free at 1-877-537-2757.
Question: What regulations apply to recreation activities in provincial parks and recreation areas?
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Question: Can I scattering cremated remains / ashes in an Alberta Park?
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Question: How does self-registration at a campground work?
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Question: Do seniors get a discount on camping fees at provincial parks?
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Question: Can I use my UAV / drone in provincial parks?
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Question: Why don't all provincial campgrounds have running water, flush toilets and shower facilities? And why are outdoor toilets so smelly?!
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Why don't all provincial campgrounds have running water, flush toilets and shower facilities?
Why are some toilets so smelly?
Question: Can I hold my wedding or reunion at a provincial park?
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