NO WATER is provided at the staging areas, potable or non-potable.

Please come prepared with your own water.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Black bears have been spotted in and around Cooking Lake Blackfoot.

• report any bear sightings to the park office at 780-922-3293

Lamont County has restricted traffic along the main access road - range road 195 - from HWY 16 south to Blackfoot Staging Area.

• A 50% weight restriction has been placed on the road. This means smaller passenger vehicles are permitted, however trucks hauling horse trailers are not permitted on RGE RD 195.
• County ban information can be found HERE.
• The staging area will remain open for access and use but will be closed to truck and trailer access.
  • The purpose of the restriction is to reduce further damage to the road
  • The restriction will be in place until further notice - watch for county signage
  • It is recommended that trails from Central or Waskehegan Staging Areas be used for equestrian recreation

Check trail conditions before heading out.

SEASONAL CLOSURE- This staging area is seasonally closed to ALL EQUESTRIAN use between December 1 and March 31 annually.