Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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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.


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Operational Service Change - Water Shut Off - Fall '25/ Winter '26

Updated: October 28, 2025 

Writing-on-Stone/Áísínai'pi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, presents a significant cultural landscape that integrates the natural environment, cultural features, human experiences and spiritual perceptions into one. Here in this unique setting, Indigenous people came for centuries and recorded their experiences and visions on the sandstone cliffs of the Milk River Valley. This extensive rock art collection depicts generations of knowledge, traditions and history.

From the Town of Milk River, drive 32 km east on Secondary Highway 501, and south 10 km on Secondary road 500; (entire route paved).

32 km east of Milk River on Hwy. 501 & 10 km south on access road; 650 km from Edmonton; 350 km from Calgary

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Maps & Guides

  • Backcountry Map Writing-on-Stone PP, park map, backcountry map, map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Battle Scene Writing-on-Stone PP -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Campground Map Writing-on-Stone PP, Map, Campground, Hoodoo Trail, Visitor Centre Trail, Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Trail Map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Comfort Camping Info Sheet Writing-on-Stone PP, Comfort Camping, Campground -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Hoodoo Trail Guide Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Trail Guide, Trails, Hoodoo Trail Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone, PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Trail Guide -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Park Guide with Map Writing-on-Stone PP, Park Brochure & Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Park Guide with Map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Site Etiquette Writing-on-Stone PP -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
  • Snakes Writing-on-Stone PP, Park Brochure & Map, Matapiiksi (Hoodoo) Trail, Writing-on-Stone PP, Hoodoo Hut Campground Store, Park Guide with Map -- edd468f5-14d5-4ab5-862f-b5018aca67f6 True
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