Effective Date: October 6, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use , Cooking Lake-Blackfoot PRA , Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use , Waskehegan North (from Central Alleyway to Blackfoot Trail) Trail , Waskehegan South (Central Alleyway to Lost Lake Trail) Trail
Details: Beavers are actively cutting trees in the park. Be prepared to step over or navigate around downed trees that may be blocking the trail.
If you come across wildlife, remember to:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
Effective Date: August 27, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use , Central Staging Area Day Use , Cooking Lake-Blackfoot PRA , Information & Facilities , Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use , Lost Lake Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Meadow Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Running Dog Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Waskehegan Staging Area Day Use
Details: Please watch for and avoid the Garter Snakes on our roadways. Due to migrating to their local hibernacula, snakes will be crossing and stopping on roads more often during the fall season.
Effective Date: July 8, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Blackfoot Lake Staging Area Day Use , Central Staging Area Day Use , Cooking Lake-Blackfoot PRA , Islet Lake Staging Area Day Use , Lost Lake Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Meadow Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Running Dog Youth Camp/Day Use Group Use , Waskehegan Staging Area Day Use
Details: NO WATER is provided at the staging areas, potable or non-potable. Please come prepared with your own water. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.