Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

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Cold Water Safety: Mountain water is cold ALL year. Falling into cold water will affect you immediately. Learn more.
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This small backcountry campground is located in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, which is about 6 km southwest of Cadomin on a gravel access road. There are marked tenting pads and hitching rails for equestrian users.


Camping Notes

Camping
    • Random camping is permitted in the park EXCEPT at Cardinal Divide and within 1 km of Whitehorse Creek Campground.  No permit or fee is required for random camping.   
    • Review our random backcountry camping page for more info 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).
    • Access for random backcountry camping
      • Whitehorse Creek Campground
      • Cardinal Divide Viewpoint
      • Prospect Creek (52.967277, -117.32887)
      • Miette Hot Springs in Jasper National Park (53.130789, -117.771485)

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Updated: Jul 13, 2020