The water of the Milk River is sampled at the beach at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park and tested by Alberta Health Services weekly. Our most recent test has produced fecal indicator bacteria levels that exceed the recommended limits.
Contact with these waters may cause illness, thus it is not recommended for swimming at this time.
For more information on the monitoring of the beach, please contact Alberta Health Services at 811.
NEW for 2025:
The Hoodoo Hut Convenience Store, located in the campground, will operate as a self-service center in July & August. It will provide basic supplies such as beverages and snacks. Check-ins for regular campsites will not be required; campers will print their permits at home and proceed directly to their site after 4:00pm the day of their arrival. Staff will patrol the campground and confirm reservations. For support related to walk-up registrations, comfort cabin check-ins and paying for additional units for group use, please proceed to the Visitor Center [hours]. (Note: In-person services will be provided May 16 - late June at the store).
