Writing-on-Stone Visitor Centre | Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Advisories & Closures ()

Effective Date: September 1, 2026 - Until Further Notice

Where: Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Details: Alberta Forestry and Parks is temporarily closing a portion of the Coffin Bridge Management Unit of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park to allow construction of a new walk-in campground southeast of Coffin Bridge, adjacent to the hand boat launch on the Milk River. The new campground will support multi-day paddling trips and will include 12 walk-in campsites, an access trail, and a boat-trailer parking area. Please refer to the enclosed Area Closure Map for the exact location. Construction will occur from September to November 2026, with minor work continuing in 2027. The active construction area will be closed to visitors during this time, with signage posted and the closure enforced under the Provincial Parks Act. The hand boat launch will remain open. A portable toilet will be provided when construction limits access to the existing vault toilet. This temporary closure is necessary to ensure public and worker safety, support efficient construction, and meet environmental requirements. Please follow all posted signage and stay clear of the construction area.

Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.

Map of Affected Area

403-647-2364

Directions

[email protected]

Located at prairie level, east of the main entrance road, the Writing-on-Stone Visitor Centre is an excellent first point of contact when visiting the park. Learn about events and activities happening at the park, and book a tour to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is also the departure point for guided tours and for accessing self-guided hiking trails, including a short accessible trail that overlooks the Milk River Valley.

This accessible facility provides a variety of services including an information desk, a gift shop, first aid station, and interpretive displays. The building and display design is inspired by traditional Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) cultural elements and houses a wealth of information related to the history and significance of our site.

Toilets are located on the exterior of the building and there is a pet watering station nearby. There is also a bike rack for those traveling by two wheels. For oversize vehicles and travel trailer parking, an overflow parking lot is located to the east of the main parking area. There are also accessible picnic tables with sunshade arbours near the main parking lot.

From the Visitor Centre you can view the wide Milk River Valley to the south where the meandering Milk River runs through. Enjoy views of the Hoodoo field, with wide prairie landscapes on all sides.

Seasonal Hours

	May 15 - Jun 30	Jul 1 - Aug 31	Sep 1 - Oct 12	Oct 13 - Apr 30
Monday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	By appointment*
Tuesday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	By appointment*
Wednesday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	By appointment*
Thursday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	By appointment*
Friday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 7:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	By appointment*
Saturday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 7:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	Closed
Sunday	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	9:30 am - 5:00 pm	Closed
	Please note the park is open 7am - 11pm daily, year-round. The Visitor Centre has variable hours throughout the year..			*The Visitor Centre is open by appointment only Monday to Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm.