Caution

Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.

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Cadomin Cave in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park is closed to the public to lessen the risk of white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease, spreading to bats in Alberta. All cave-roosting bats across North America may be at risk. The fungus is not harmful to humans but is believed to be spread by humans when they explore caves. Read more here.

Effective Date: May 11, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Whitehorse Creek Campground , Whitehorse Creek Provincial Recreation Area , Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Details: Due to rockfall hazards identified in parts of Whitehorse Creek Campground, campsites 1-7 are permanently closed. Campsites 8-17 will open June 15. The equestrian campsites remain open.  Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation.

Updated: October 6, 2026 

Random backcountry camping is permitted in this park EXCEPT at Cardinal Divide and within 1 km of Whitehorse Creek Campground. There are no campsites or facilities, and no permit or fee is required. Review our random backcountry camping page for restrictions and recommendations on where to set up camp.

Fiddle Pass Trail goes to Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park. If you plan to continue into Jasper National Park, you must arrange in advance for an overnight Wilderness Pass at the Jasper Information Centre & Backcountry Trail Office (1-780-852-6177 Ext. 2).

Access for random backcountry camping:

Maps & Guides

  • Park Map Whitehorse WPP, Map, Trails, Cardinal Divide East Trail, Cardinal Divide West Trail, Cardinal Headwaters Trail, Fiddle Pass (to Miette Hot Springs) Trail, First Whitehorse Creek Falls Trail, Leyland Basin (Farmers Valley) Trail, Lower Whitehorse Creek Trail, Mountain Park Cemetery & Historic Mining Townsite Trail, Upper Whitehorse Creek Trail, Whitehorse Creek Falls Trail, Prospect Creek (Drummond Ridge) Trail, Trappers Backcountry, Sawmill Backcountry, Fiddle Backcountry, Whitehorse Falls Backcountry, Whitehorse Random Backcountry, Whitehorse Random Backcountry Camping, Whitehorse W -- d7f55fe9-f227-4ab1-8534-f1c1d1fa4d5f True

Safety

Updated: May 26, 2026
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