A quarter-section (64 ha) in size, the site is predominantly tamarack-black spruce patterned muskeg, with some upland poplar and pine forest. Open Creek runs across its northern portion.
Map of the Area
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Other Information
The vegetation of this site consists mainly of tamarack-black spruce patterned muskeg with some upland poplar and pine forest. It lies in the Boreal Forest Natural Region, Dry Mixedwood Subregion. (Alberta Parks website, 2012).
The site is a few km north of Welch Creek Natural Area making this a potential ‘two-sites-in-one’ day trip from Red Deer. The Rimbey Fish & Game Association runs a nearby campground, Open Creek Campground.
Site Statistics
| Site Name | Open Creek |
| Site Type | Natural Area |
| Subtype | Order-in-council (OC) |
| Natural Region(s) | Dry Mixedwood |
| O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual) | 454/71 |
| PASite ID (Map Ref #) | 279 |
| Site # (Parks Website) | 458 |
| Total Area | 64.75 ha. (160.00 ac.) |
| Steward-Status | |
| Recreation Activities | none noted |
| IUCN | II |
| Operated By | Parks Division |
| Notes and Comments |
References
The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Government of Alberta – Information & Facilities – Open Creek Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-02-18).
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