Redwater Provincial Recreation Area

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Information: 780-922-3293

Park Closed

  • Redwater Provincial Recreation Area is closed to public access until further notice due to recent wildfire activity.

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OHV Restriction

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      An off-highway vehicle (OHV) restriction prohibits the use of OHVs on public land, including designated OHV trails. An OHV is a motorized vehicle designed to go beyond defined roadways.

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Closure - Redwater Provincial Recreation Area Closure Details

    Effective Date: May 4, 2025 - Until Further Notice

    Where: Information & Facilities , Redwater PRA

    Access: The PRA remains closed, all public access for recreational purposes is prohibited. Range Road 205 remains open for through traffic only.

    Details: Due to recent wildfire activity, Redwater PRA is closed to public access for the remainder of the year.  Wildfire damage to trees throughout a large part of the PRA is extensive and presents a safety hazard. Trails, staging areas, signage, and boundary fences have also been damaged or destroyed. Damage assessments are ongoing and work to mitigate identified hazards and repair and replace impacted infrastructure is being planned. 

Updated: January 8, 2026 
10 km east of Redwater

    Fires are prohibited in Redwater Provincial Recreation Area. Off-highway vehicle use is restricted to designated trails. Target shooting is prohibited; firearms discharge permits are required for hunting. Redwater is a "day use only" recreation area.

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