Effective Date: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Area A Group Use , Area B Group Use , Writing-on-Stone Campground , Writing-on-Stone Day Use
Details:Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Campground and group use areas will be closed for a septic system replacement from September 8 to October 29, 2026.
The day use area in the valley will remain open, but the access road will be closed to both vehicle and foot traffic. Visitors will be able to park at the Visitor Centre and walk down through the Hoodoos along Visitor Centre trail.
Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones.
Effective Date: June 13, 2026
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The water at this location is tested weekly by Alberta Health Services. Our most recent test has produced fecal indicator bacteria levels that exceed the recommended limits. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories
Contact with these waters may cause illness, and swimming is not recommended.
Never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
For more information on beach monitoring, please contact Alberta Health Services at 811.
