Permits & Reciprocity

Alberta registration and licensing requirements apply to out-of-province visitors staying longer than thirty consecutive days.

Alberta OHV trails rely on project grants, club work and public support; grants improve specific routes but do not guarantee ongoing maintenance or access.

Alberta off-highway vehicle riders do not need a cancelled province-wide trail permit, but registration and insurance remain mandatory.

Alberta camping on durable ground protects trails, meadows, and waterways: choose resilient sites, follow access rules, and leave no trace.

Alberta random camping requires a one hundred metre distance from oil and gas facilities, while trail riding rules remain separate.

Camping an ATV or UTV near an Alberta recreation area means checking the one-kilometre setback, land access, closures and pass requirements.

Alberta public land camping requires moving your camp at least 1 km after 14 days and staying away from the original location for 72 hours.

Alberta’s 14-day public-land camping limit requires moving your camping unit at least 1 km away and staying away for 72 hours.

Buying an Alberta public lands camping pass on an app at the trailhead can work, but coverage, signal and proof matter; prepare offline before riding.

Buying an Alberta Public Lands Camping Pass where you buy a fishing licence is convenient, but confirm the location, dates, people covered and proof.