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Birch River Wildland Provincial Park

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Information & Facilities

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185 km northwest of Ft. McMurray

Lower Athabasca Regional ​​​Plan (LARP) newly established area will enable Alberta to contribute to the largest contiguous boreal protected area in the world. 

Activities

Backcountry Camping  Backcountry Camping
Fishing  Fishing
Hiking - Backcountry  Hiking - Backcountry
Hunting  Hunting
Snowmobiling (On-site)  Snowmobiling (On-site)
Winter Camping  Winter Camping
  • Permitted activities may vary within a park. Please confirm details with park staff.
    • Access: Access is fly-in only. Landing aircraft in the park requires authorization from Alberta Parks.
    • Random backcountry camping is permitted in this park. 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.

Events

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No upcoming events at this time.

Hunting in Birch River Wildland Provincial Park

More information:
Learn about hunting in Alberta's parks system

Alberta Hunting Regulations
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Maps & Guides

Updated: May 6, 2026
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