Siffleur Wilderness Area

Alberta Parks

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Random Backcountry Camping

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.

Wilderness areas preserve and protect natural heritage while providing opportunities for non-consumptive, nature-based outdoor recreation. Wilderness areas are established under the Wilderness Areas, Ecological Reserves, Natural Areas and Heritage Rangelands Act. Alberta's three wilderness areas (Ghost RiverSiffleur and White Goat) are among the most strictly protected areas in Canada.

No developments of any kind are permitted.

  • Travel in wilderness areas is by foot only.
  • Open fires are prohibited.
  • All litter and refuse must be packed out. Human waste should be buried at least 60 metres away from any water source.
  • Collecting, destroying and removing plant and animal material, fossils and other objects of geological, ethnological, historical and scientific interest are prohibited.
  • Wilderness areas provide limited opportunities for nature-based recreation such as backcountry hiking, wildlife viewing and mountain climbing.
  • Hunting, fishing and the use of horses are not permitted in wilderness areas.

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Updated: May 26, 2026