Information & Facilities

Location: 25 km east of Wainwright

Activities

Hunting

Geocaching

Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.

Some parts of this natural area are under grazing lease and have hunting and access restrictions. Check Recreation on Agricultural Public Land.
Visitors must leave all gates as found. Do not harass cattle. Slow down/drive with caution when livestock are near (or crossing) roads.

Some areas under grazing lease with hunting and access restrictions

More information: 780-960-8170 or 403-340-7691

*To be connected toll-free in Alberta, dial 310-0000 followed by the 10-digit phone number.

Park Management

Classification	Natural Area
Legislation	Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act
Park Size	20,576.28 Acres / 8,327.22 Ha
Legal Boundary	O.C. 210/00
Administration / Information	403-842-7546
Regional Office	Central Regional Office
District	Wainwright
Natural Region	Parkland - Central Parkland
Natural Region Description	This natural area is a diverse complex of sand plains, active dunes, calcareous fens and riparian wetlands. The area preserves habitat for numerous breeding birds and includes sharp-tailed grouse dancing grounds.
Land Use Framework Region	North Saskatchewan

Special Permits

Planning