Whitehorse Wildland Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Trappers Backcountry Campground

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Information: 780-865-2154
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Lat: 52.993439 Long: -117.413571
Closure - Cadomin Cave Closure - White-Nose Syndrome Risk Closure - Cadomin Cave Closure - White-Nose Syndrome Risk

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. 

Designated backcountry campsites have bear poles to safely store your food while camping. Some of the pulley systems are not functional. Please bring your own rope and a storage sack to hang your food. 

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: Jul 18, 2025