Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our parks.
Weather Alert: Snowfall and cold conditions are expected across Alberta. Check the weather forecast and 511 Alberta before heading out. Drive with caution and be prepared for changing conditions in our 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.
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 AreaThe Hoodoo Hut Camp Store, located in the Milk River Valley, at the main entrance to the campground, adjacent to the shower house facility, is staffed during peak summer months. Walk-up registrations and check-ins for all types of camping is available at the Hoodoo Hut. Food services and basic camping supplies are sold here including ice, firewood, ice cream, and slushes. Visitors can learn about programs, events, and local offerings, and find informational brochures and maps for the area.
There is an ice vending machine located between the store and shower house for after-hours access. Next to it is a grey-water disposal and dish-washing station.
Service animals are permitted but pets are not allowed in the Campground Store.
| May to September | Fall/Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm | closed |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm | closed |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm | closed |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm | closed |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 8:30 pm | closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 8:30 pm | closed |
| Sunday | 9:30 am - 8:30 pm | closed |
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