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.
Effective Date: June 10, 2025 - Until Further Notice
Where: Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Details: Please be advised that some walking trails at Moonshine Lake Provincial Park are closed until further notice due to damage from the wildfire.
Effective Date: August 6, 2026
Where: Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Details:
Please be advised that Cyanobacterial (Blue-Green Algae) has been identified in the water at this location. Additional information can be found online at AHS Health Advisories
Visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any recreational body of water at any time. Boiling this water will not remove the toxins produced by cyanobacteria. An alternative source of drinking water should also be provided for pets and livestock while this advisory is active.
Weather and wind conditions can cause algae blooms to move from one location in the lake to another. As such, this advisory will remain in effect until further notice.
Please note: Waters in which the cyanobacterial bloom is NOT visible can still be used for recreational purposes, even while this Health Advisory is in place.
Effective Date: May 21, 2026 - Until Further Notice
Where: Moonshine Lake Group Use , Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Details: Please be advised that there have been multiple sightings of cougars throughout Moonshine Lake Provincial Park.
Although an advisory is in place for this area, cougars can be encountered at any time. To avoid a surprise encounter with a cougar:
Report sightings and incidents to 310-LAND (5263).
Effective Date: September 24, 2026
Where: Moonshine Lake Group Use , Moonshine Lake Campground , Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Details: Moonshine Lake Provincial Park's water is being turned off for the season on September 24 and the last day water will be available is September 13. As of September 24, the shower building will be closed, water will not be available throughout the park and campground, and campers and visitors will need to provide their own water.
Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Where: Moonshine Lake Campground , Moonshine Lake Provincial Park
Details: The last day firewood is available for purchase at the Moonshine Lake Campground Office is September 6. Starting on September 7, campers will need to provide their own firewood.
This trail is among mature spruce and aspen stands. You may see squirrels and other small mammals along the trail.