Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Sawmill Backcountry Campground

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Information: 780-865-2154
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Lat: 52.994014 Long: -117.441069
Closure - Cadomin Cave Closure - White-Nose Syndrome Risk Closure - Cadomin Cave Closure - White-Nose Syndrome Risk Notice - Backcountry Bear Poles Notice - Backcountry Bear Poles

This small backcountry campground is located in Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park, which is about 6 km southwest of the town of Cadomin on a gravel access road. Situated along a stream, there is a bear pole and hitching rails for equestrian users.  No permits or fees are required. 

Camping

Sites Rate / Person / Night Water Source Camping Season Current Status
5 $0 Stream Year-Round FCFS

* A maximum of 6 people and 1 tent is permitted on each site with some exceptions.

First Come, First Serve

Amenities

    Maps & Guides

    • 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
    • Regulations

      • Safety

    • Bear Smart Pamphlet
    • Hanging a Bear Bag
    • Hiking Safety
    • Leave No Trace
    • Winter Survival
    • Bear Smart
    • Living With Cougars
Updated: Jun 5, 2025