Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Please respect this sacred place: writing, carving or otherwise leaving marks on the rocks at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is considered vandalism and is illegal. Protect this place for future generations by educating your group and reporting vandalism to staff.


Writing-on-Stone Day Use

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Season: Year-round

The Writing-on-Stone Day Use Area is centrally located in the Milk River Valley, under the cottonwood trees next to the Hoodoos. Visitors can enjoy a playground, access to hiking trails, and a hand launch for canoes and kayaks, with parking nearby. For those looking to spend the day, visitors will find individual fire pits and picnic tables, and two large group fire pits for small groups. There are also two cooking shelters with wood burning stoves and power that are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. 

Firewood and snacks can be purchased at the Hoodoo Hut Campground Store during the summer. In the winter, firewood can be purchased by cash envelope.

Note: There is no parking for large buses or RV's in the Day Use Area. Larger and long vehicles must park at the overflow parking lot east of the Visitor Centre. 

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Maps & Guides

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  • Comfort Camping Info Sheet Writing-on-Stone PP, Comfort Camping, Campground -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Hoodoo Trail Guide Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Trail Guide, Trails, Hoodoo Trail Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone, PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Trail Guide -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Park Guide with Map Writing-on-Stone PP, Park Brochure & Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Park Guide with Map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Site Etiquette Writing-on-Stone PP -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Snakes Writing-on-Stone PP, Park Brochure & Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Park Guide with Map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
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Updated: May 12, 2026