Camping  A fully serviced campground can be found at Cline River (David Thompson Resort) and a half dozen provincial recreation areas offer camping facilities along Hwy 11.
These generally have very basic facilities. Grocery shopping is limited to convenience stores in Nordegg and Cline River, whereas restaurants can be found in Nordegg (Nordegg Lodge), Cline River (David Thompson Resort) and at Saskatchewan River Crossing (the latter two open in summer only).
In addition to these partially serviced campgrounds there are a great number of "unserviced" campsites along Hwy 11, the forestry trunk road and in the back country. Campers are reminded to carry out everything and tread lightly in these often sensitive areas. The use of camping stoves is encouraged, to reduce damage to trees and reduce the risk of wildfires, which can be considerable in this dry area during the summer months. The Ranger Station in Nordegg can provide information about backcountry access in the region (open weekdays only).
Among the more popular provincial campgrounds are Thompson Creek right outside of Banff Park, Two-o-clock Creek in Kootenay Plains, Crescent Falls, Shunda Creek in Nordegg and Ram River Falls on the south forestry trunk road.Canoeing  Canoeing or kayaking are possible on some of the rivers and smaller lakes in the region. There are no rental facilities, other than at Fish Lake near Nordegg, one of the two easy lakes, together with Goldeye Lake.
Boating on Abraham Lake, at 35km Alberta's longest man made lake, is generally discouraged because of the size, high winds and wave action and unstable shoreline of this reservoir. Guided canoe tours on the North Saskatchewan River are offered by Voyageur Ventures out of Rocky Mountain House (using 8 seater voyageur canoes) as well as Wandering-Waters Canoe Tours in Jasper.Caving  The Centre for Outdoor Education near Nordegg can arrange full day cave tours into Wapiabi Caves north of Nordegg. This is a remote, high elevation cave requiring a two hour hike to get there.Hiking  Hiking is the number one low-impact activity in the region in summer (and to some extent even in winter) and there are many hiking trails in the area, ranging from short walks to half-day or full-day hikes or scrambles and an endless choice of backcountry overnight treks into the subalpine and alpine areas. Unlike in the National Parks, many trails / trailheads in this area are underused and often difficult to find. Obtaining a copy of the local guide book "David Thompson Highway: a local hiking guide" or asking for directions from your campground or hosts are recommended.
Among the most popular half-day / day hikes in the area are Crescent Falls, Allstones Lake, Siffleur Falls and Kootenay Plains. Some ridge walks or scrambles with spectacular views include Windy Point Ridge, Vision Quest and Tuff Puff. Note that none of the trails in the region are patrolled or monitored and many are not well marked, so it is essential to bring along proper foot and rain gear, snacks and water, first aid kit, etc.Horse Back Riding  McKenzie's Trails West in Cline River, Wildhorse Mountain Outfitters near the Bighorn Indian Reserve, Baldy Mountain Trail Rides in Nordegg, Chungo Creek Outfitters north of Nordegg and South Ram Outfitters south of Nordegg all offer a variety of horseback adventures from day rides to packhorse trips into the back country as well as hunting expeditions.Ice Climbing  The David Thompson Corridor is one of the main ice-climbing destinations outside of the National Parks and many climbs are described in the guide book "Waterfall Ice - Climbs in the Canadian Rockies". The Center for Outdoor Education in Nordegg provides courses and guides for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Two-o-clock Falls, the flanks of Elliot Peak along Hwy 11 and the Cline River Canyon are popular destinations for this activity. February each year sees the "Tri-Iceathon" in the Nordegg area, a two day event arranged by the Centre for Outdoor Education, Shunda Creek Hostel and Frontier Lodge.Mountain Biking  Mountain biking is possible in the Nordegg area (Colliseum Mountain and Mount Baldy) and along some of the other trails in the region. Note however, that there are some restrictions in areas such as the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve where only two trails are open for mountain biking (Glacier Trail and White Rabbit Creek). Some of the more popular trails are described in the guide book "Backcountry biking in the Canadian Rockies". Bike rentals are available in Nordegg.Mountaineering  Mountaineering is a year round activity in Bighorn Country and many of the remarkable peaks and ridges are accessible from Hwy 11, with other challenging destinations requiring full day hikes to get to "base camp". Unfortunately, there are no alpine huts or shelters available, so camping is the primary means of accommodation for multi-day expeditions. The Centre for Outdoor Education also has guides and courses available for this activity.Rock Climbing  The mountains in the region are mostly limestone and other sedimentary rocks offering some challenging routes for all levels of experience. The Center for Outdoor Education in Nordegg is in the process of putting together a guidebook for climbers in the area and also provides guides and courses for individuals and groups.Snowshoeing  Parts of Bighorn Country, especially in the Kootenay Plains are very arid and more suitable for winter hiking. However, good snowshoeing is often possible in the Nordegg area, around Crescent Falls and Saskatchewan River Crossing. You will need to bring your own equipment, although some accommodation providers like Aurum Lodge, will provide snow shoes for their guests.