Writing-on-Stone Campground
Division No. 2 · AB
Source: OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites · imported Aug 18, 2026
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Type
Campground
Camping status
Unknown
Facility phone
1-877-537-2757
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Where it is
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Province / territory
AB
County
Division No. 2
Elevation
2,972 ft
Coordinates
49.08237, -111.61754
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Published site types
Unserviced, Power
Official park name
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park
Open season as published
May 15 - Sep 27
Park phone
1-877-537-2757
Current notices from the source
Construction Closure — Campground, Group Camping Area, and Road Access from September 28 - November 15 — Effective: September 8, 2026 - Until Further Notice — Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park Campground and group use areas will be closed for a septic system replacement from September 28 to November 15, 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.
Construction Closure — Coffin Bridge Area — Effective: September 1, 2026 - Until Further Notice — 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 P
This campground as published
Where: Area A Group Use , Area B Group Use , Writing-on-Stone Campground , Writing-on-Stone Day Use Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones. Follow the direction of all signage and personnel in the area and stay out of active construction zones. You'll find a camping experience like no other in Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, 32 km east of Milk River on Hwy. 501, 9 km south on Hwy 500, and 1 km south on an access road. Camp in the mystical Milk River Valley in the shade of the trees at thus full service campground. Sites are suitable for tents and RVs, and there are unserviced and powered options. Explore the pictographs and hoodoos or join a guided walk. Relax on the sunny beach or swim and float in the river. Discover why people have loved and respected this site for thousands of years.
Trails as published
- Battle Scene — 1 km — Year-Round — Hiking — status Open
- Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail — 2.5 km One-Way — Year-Round — Hiking — status Open
- Visitor Centre Trail — 0.34km — Year-Round — Hiking — status Open
Camping information as published
- Water: The shower building is open during the summer. Showers accept loonies and toonies only.
- Note: There is no ATM on site, nor cash-back services at the park. We suggest campers stop at an ATM in Milk River or Foremost before heading to the park.
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Why
- Hiking
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Overview
Why this place?
- Campground.
- Located in Division No. 2, AB at 2,972 ft.
- Source lists 1 recreation activity here.
- No source publishes pricing for this location, so cost is unknown.
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Source
OpenStreetMap — Canadian campsites
Last source update
Aug 18, 2026
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