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With 30 Provincial Parks and 9 Historic Provincial Sites in Saskatchewan there is one that is right for you. Saskatchewan’s natural beauty and clean air make camping in a provincial park a refreshing experience.  All primary campgrounds offer service centres with free bathroom and shower facilities and most offer laundry facilities and playground areas.  Fresh drinking water, fire pits, fire wood and picnic tables are available at all provincial parks. To help you plan your vacation, Saskatchewan provincial parks welcome both walk-up customers and customers wishing to reserve a site in advance.  Walk-up customers are awarded a site on a first come, first served basis.  There are 19 parks offering the Reserve-a-Site program; if the park you are interested in visiting is not listed on the Reserve-a-Site page, all sites in that park are awarded on a first come first served basis. Choose a full service campsite or electric or non-electric sites, most with access to a service centre.  Group, seasonal, and non-serviced sites are also available in most parks.

 

Maximum Length of Stay

A maximum 14 consecutive night stay is being introduced in select Saskatchewan provincial park campsites in 2010.  The maximum 14 consecutive night stay program will provide more campers with an opportunity to camp in a Saskatchewan provincial park by ensuring there is turnover in each of the designated campsites, better accommodating the demand for electric sites.  Limits will be in place in these specific sites only during the peak camping season from June 24 to August 15.

Approximately 10 – 15 per cent of the electric sites in 17 high=-demand parks will be designated as maximum 14 consecutive nights stay sites.  There will still be plenty of opportunity for those interested in camping for longer periods of time in a regular (non-maximum stay designated) site or in the seasonal camping program.  For those registered in a maximum stay site, you may move to a regular site, subject to availability, once the 14 nights is up or if a regular site opens up during your stay.

 

Camper Registration

Starting in 2010, you will be asked to produce a valid drivers license, when you check-in to camp at any Saskatchewan provincial park.  This is simply a means to verify and enter a camper’s correct address and contact information, and also to provide assurance that the campsite is being released to the correct party.  This will apply to all campers, including first-come, first-served and those who previously reserved a site through the Reserve-a-Site Program. 

Campers who are unable to provide a valid drivers license, either because they do not have one or have not brought it with then, or refuse to do so, will not be denied a campsite.

 

FEES

Fees With Full Service Center

                  Saskatchewan   Non – Saskatchewan

                             Residents                 Residents

Full Service           $26.00                      $32.00

Electrical               $22.00                      $28.00

Non-Electrical    $17.00                      $21.00

 

Fees Without Service Center

                   Saskatchewan   Non – Saskatchewan

                              Residents                 Residents

Electrical                $20.00                       $26.00

Non Electrical      $15.00                       $19.00

Economy                   $13.00                       $17.00

Equestrian               $18.00                       $22.00

Anglin Lake SaskatchewanEscape from the city and experience the rolling hills of the Spruce River Highlands.  Hike, camp or picnic among the towering aspen, explore the lake by watercraft, or just sit back and listen for the haunting call of the loons.  Man-made channels connect the four smaller lakes that make up Anglin Lake so there are plenty of bays and islands to try your angler’s luck!  The recreation site borders Prince Albert National Park, creating a large landmass of protected northern forest, allowing for great wildlife watching opportunities.  Explore the historic Anderson Cabin at Anderson Point Campground. Anglin Lake Recreational Site, Box 66, Christopher Lake SK. S0J 0N0, (306) 982 – 6250 Click here to read Complete Sask Tourism on: Anglin Lake

 

Athabasca Sand DunesSaskatchewan is so diverse we have mountains at Cypress Hills and our own desert. The Athabasca Sand Dunes consist of a series of dune fields stretching for about 100 kilometres along the south shore of Lake Athabasca in northwest Saskatchewan.  This is the largest active sand surface in Canada and one of the most northerly set of major dune fields in the world.  The outstanding scenery is combined with a unique ecosystem, rich in rare and endemic (found only here) plants which scientists consider an evolutionary puzzle. In order to protect the fragile environment, the park has been divided into three management zones.  Each has different guidelines to govern camping and visitor activities.  These guidelines may change as required to maintain a healthy park environment.  Collecting plants, trees, ventifacts and artifacts is prohibited.  Fishing is allowed. Click here to read: Complete Sask. Tourism on Athabasca Sand Dunes

Blackstrap Provincial Park MountainBlackstrap Provincial Park, named after the mountain that rises 45 metres above the surrounding prairies, is a handy location for year ‘round recreation; it’s only 40 minutes south of Saskatoon. The main beach is situated just northeast of the mountain.  Day users enjoying the water, sand and sun will find a picnic area, playground, and food concession close at hand.  A day lodge offering meals operate during the summer.  Landlubbers who prefer hiking and cycling, on the other hand, can try the 5-km trail that runs in a long loop above the beach area; cross-country skiers use the same trail in winter.  Free that summertime spirit with a little windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, fishing, swimming, boating or hiking.  Or slay those winter blues with some invigorating cross-country skiing. Click here to read: Complete Sask. Tourism on Blackstrap Park

Wild Horses of Bronson ForestMaybe you will be lucky enough to see the Wild Horses found in the Bronson Forest Recreation Site encompassing a total area of 15,540 hectares.  Within the site, there are several lakes including Peck, Little Fishing, Moonshine, Bronson, Round and North.  The Red River Creek System and the Monnrey River both run through the site.  All the lakes are within a 20-minute drive of the Peck and Little Fishing Lake campgrounds.  Many of the lakes have good populations of northern pike and walleye.  The angling enthusiast will also find Rainbow Trout in North Lake and Splake in Round Lake. Click here fto read: Complete Sask. Tourism on Bronson Foresst Recreational Site.

Buffalo Pound Provincial ParkBuffalo PoundProvincialPark pays tribute to its past use as a hunting grounds by maintaining a herd of plains bison in a hillside paddock.  But today, the focus of this park 20 minutes northeast of Moose Jaw is memorable getaways for fun-seekers and nature lovers alike. Whether your perfect vacation includes lazing on the beach, swimming, fishing or getting close to nature, Buffalo Pound is the perfect choice. Come experience a comfortable blend of nature and recreation.  Wake up your senses in Buffalo Pound Provincial Park! Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Buffalo Pound Park

Minowuka Beach at Candle Lake SaskatchewanCandle Lake Park is located less than an hour northeast of Prince Albert.  The park area is dominated by the large lake, a clean and clear body of water featuring good-sized campgrounds on the east and west side, and plenty of great fishing, boating and water-skiing in between.  Beaches?  Candle Lake boasts about 7 km of them.  Minowukaw, Waskateena and Sandy Bay rate among the top 10 inland beaches in Canada.  Wake up your senses! Come to Candle Lake Provincial Park to boost your batteries and lift your spirits. And soothe your soles while you’re here! Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Candle Lake Park

 

 

Chitek lake SaskatchewanThis scenic landscape offers a superb setting for recreation, play and relaxation which is located on the NE shore of Chitek Lake.  This beautiful lake provides endless opportunities for everyone such as:  excellent sport fishing renowned for its Walleye, great boating activities, playgrounds, campground, and picnic areas. The sandy beach area has the most spectacular view of the lake.  The area is home to a couple of Osprey which have been nesting here for the past ten years.  There is an abundance of wildlife and birds in the area.  It is not uncommon to see bear, deer, elk, moose, coyotes, wolves, fox, woodchucks, beaver, muskrats, otter, fisher and more than 75 species of birds. Within a short driving distance from the campground there are 15 crystal lakes with excellent fishing, picnicking spots, and camping opportunities.  The most common species of fish found in these lakes are:  Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Whitefish, and Splake.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Chitek Lake

Clarence Steepbank Park SaskatchewanClarence-Steepbank Lakes Provincial Park is Saskatchewan’s fourth wilderness park.  It encloses 17,549 hectares of relatively pristine landscape, mature forest, lakes and wilderness.  Its significance has been recognized since at least the early 1970s.The park is located between Whiteswan Lake and East Trout Lake about 150 km northeast of Prince Albert.  Its access road runs west of highway 927 and approximately 12 km north from highway 913. The most common recreational uses of this park are picnicking, camping and fishing.  Use is highest at Clarence and Steepbank lakes, which have limited recreational facilities, such as a few tables, barbecues and toilets.  There are five primitive campsites at Clarence Lake and one campsite at Steepbank. This is wilderness camping, “pack out what you pack in”.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Clarence-Steepbank Lakes Provincial Park

Clearwater River provincial Park SaskatchewanClearwater River Provincial Park encompasses much of the Clearwater River, designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986 for its cultural and historic significance.  The Clearwater River flows westward, carving an ever-deepening valley that transforms from the smooth, dark granite of the Canadian Shield to narrow canyons and cliffs of fossiliferous dolomite and limestone.  The rapids on the Clearwater range from Class II to Class IV+ with one spectacular waterfall.  The waterfall is an ancient site held sacred by the valley’s first inhabitants, and traditionally believed to possess healing powers. The river is clear, and unpolluted.  The forest cover along the river is predominantly jack pine.  In many locations the ground is covered by a variety of mosses, which provide paddlers with inviting areas to stop for a relaxing shore lunch.  The Clearwater River is located in the northwest part of Saskatchewan, approximately 700 km north of the city of Saskatoon.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Clearwater River Provincial Park

Mayers Beach on Crooked Lake SaskatchewanImagine sitting around the campfire under a canopy of Manitoba maple and poplar, right on the shore of a pretty valley lake.  You can do just that at Crooked Lake Provincial Park, situated in the picturesque Qu’Appelle Valley about 20 km north of the Trans-Canada Highway at Whitewood, on highway #9 and then west for 30 km on highway #247. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Crooked Lake Provincial Park

Cypress Hills SaskatchewanThe Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan’s Mountains, have been nourishing bodies and souls for centuries.  Native tribes of the plains came to these pine-crested highlands to share the bountiful resources and participate in key spiritual ceremonies.  Today’s visitors play and relax in a striking park that honours its heritage by disregarding the Saskatchewan-Alberta boundary it spans.  Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is the first and only inter-provincial park in Canada. Rising up to 600 metres (1,970 ft) above the surrounding prairie, these hills and fescue grasslands represent the highest terrain between Labrador and the Rocky Mountains.  But while geological uplifting formed the Rockies, millions of years of sedimentary build up and erosion created the Cypress uplands.  For visitors, the steep rises, lush valleys and pine-scented breezes lend a mountain air to this prairie island. Four distinct habitats and a climate more moderate than the prairies make this a park exceptionally rich in plant and animal life.  Eighteen species of orchids are among the more than 700 species of plants that thrive here. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Cypress Hills

With kilometres of unspoiled beaches and countless recreational opportunities on a lake that’s 225 km long, Danielson Provincial Park is a great place to revel in the warm splendours of summer.  Gardiner Dam, one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world, is the result of the last phase of a construction project that created Lake Diefenbaker in 1967.  Check out the view from atop the spillway!  Learn more about this enormous project through displays at the Visitor Centre.  Afterwards, you can grab a bite to eat at the fast-food café, tour the power station, or check out the local furred and feathered residents with a hike along the Trans-Canada Trail. Wake up your senses!  Come to Danielson Provincial Park and see why Lake Diefenbaker is one of the most popular recreation lakes in Saskatchewan.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Danielson Provincial Park.

Named after late Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas, the park is a natural environment facility featuring 27 km of interpreted hiking trails, including a section of the Trans Canada Trail that hugs the shoreline of Lake Diefenbaker.  The trails offer an invigorating way to experience a habitat teeming with wildlife such as moose, Whitetail and mule deer, squirrels, rabbits and more than 170 species of birds, including pheasant. Situated 100 km northwest of Moose Jaw on the Qu’Appelle arm of 225-km long Lake Diefenbaker, Douglas park represents a wonderland of water-based recreational opportunities including swimming, sailing, boating, skiing, windsurfing and angling – the lake is home to 27 species of fish. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Douglas Provincial Park

With its rolling hills, shimmering lakes and boreal forest setting, Duck Mountain Provincial Park seems a lot like northern Saskatchewan.  But this scenic park is an island of green in a sea of grain, a southerly piece of boreal uplands surrounded by prairie and located just three hours northeast of Regina. Duck Mountain is a four-season park with accommodations ranging from wilderness camping at Little Boggy Creek Valley to a lodge with modern cabins, townhouses and a licensed restaurant near the main beach at majestic Madge Lake.  Visitors may rent the recreation hall or amphitheatre for group gatherings or business meetings. Angle for pike, walleye or perch in spring-fed Madge Lake, or try for the more exotic rainbow and tiger trout stocked in Jackfish Lake Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Duck Mountain Provincial Park

Descend into picturesque Echo Valley Provincial Park and slip away from the clutter and woe of the workaday world.  With two beaches, access to two lakes, a beautiful valley setting, loads of recreational opportunities and a romantic legend to boot, Echo is primed and ready to rejuvenate bodies and spirits.  And it’s located less than an hour northeast of Regina. The focus of activity in this recreational park is the area separating Pasqua and Echo lakes in the expansive Qu’Appelle Valley, a rolling green carpet of hills and ravines that takes its name from an Indian legend about a young man who thought he heard someone calling his name. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism  Echo Valley Provincial Park

You are invited to visit Saskatchewan’s scenic and beautiful Lakeland area, consisting of Christopher, Emma and Anglin Lakes.  An endless array of activities awaits you, whatever your interests are. Just 50 km north of Prince Albert, Emma Lake Recreation Site offers the best of both worlds in this meeting point of parkland and pristine northern forests:  from the modern conveniences of shopping, restaurants, motels and art galleries to watching loons and blue herons in their natural environment – all within minutes of each other. Beaches at Murray Point Campground and Day-use area on Emma Lake have marked swimming areas and are great places to enjoy your endless summer days while ensuring the kids are safely swimming within a designated area. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Emma Lake Recreation Site

Good Spirit Lake SaskatchewanSquish the sand between your toes as you and the kids stroll out far from shore at the main beach.  Or, grab your hats and amble down the shoreline trail to the sand dunes, where wind, weather and time have created an intriguing backdrop to a beach peach perfect for private sunbathing. A self-interpretive sand dunes trail are many park paths offering hikers and cyclists – and cross-country skiers, in wintertime – an opportunity to exercise and explore.  Watch for fox, coyote, deer and rabbit in the dunes area, and moose and elk elsewhere.  Grosbeaks, waxwings, sharp-tailed grouse and numerous water birds are common sights in the park, as well. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park

Relax on a spacious beach with the warm summer sun caressing your face; photograph autumn’s play of light on a rare patch of fescue prairie; glide on skis through a wintry white forest; or trek beside a marigold-gilded creek with mullet spawning below and spring bursting above.  Greenwater Lake Provincial Park is one of Saskatchewan’s favourite four-season getaways.  The park was named after the reflected colour of the trembling aspen and white spruce on its shoreline.  Test your skill at the championship, 18-hole golf course at the Green Hills Golf Resort.  Explore the scenic Highbush Interpretive Trail, the Marean Lake Interpretive Trail or head out for a more invigorating experience with nature on the more than 125 km of hiking and bicycling trails used by snowmobilers and cross-country skiers in wintertime. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Greenwater Lake Provincial Park

Katepwa Point Provincial Park is a small recreational park located less than an hour northeast of Regina on Katepwa Lake.  Adjacent to the beach, is a cultured lawn and park area with picnic and barbecue facilities, a playground, change house, washrooms and parking. At privately-owned facilities outside the park, but right across the street, you will find fast food, gas, a store and a hotel with a restaurant, bar and accommodations.  Nearby log cabins rent on a year ‘round basis (phone 306-783-7951). Golfers will appreciate two nine-hole, grass green courses situated close to the park.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Katepwa Point Provincial Park

Lac La Ronge Provincail Park SaskatchewanLac La Ronge Provincial Park excites body, mind and spirit with an invigorating blend of majestic beauty, colourful history and top-notch recreational opportunities.  Set just inside the rugged Canadian Shield about two and a half hours north of Prince Albert, Lac La Ronge park is situated in the heart of the storied Churchill River system, where singing voyageurs once transported furs to Hudson’s Bay. Canoeing remains a popular activity here today.  There are more than 30 documented canoe routes in the park and outfitters serve a clientele drawn to the region by its international reputation as a wilderness canoeing paradise.  Many of these designated journeys follow old fur trade routes. Angling is one of the most common pursuits in these clear and bountiful waters.  Northern pike, walleye and lake trout are among the most popular species, however, rainbow trout is stocked in three lakes. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Lac La Ronge Provincial Park

Makwa Lake Provincial Park, located 5 km west of Loon Lake and half an hour south of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, takes its name from the Cree word for loon.  That’s because there’s no shortage of these elegant creatures on the five clean lakes adjoining this natural environment park, which features several sandy beaches, three campgrounds, a total of more than 250 campsites, showers and convenient access to groceries and supplies.  There are two resorts with rental cabins in the vicinity.  History buffs are just 10 minutes away from Steele Narrows, the scene of the last skirmish of the North-West Resistance.  You can hike up to the top of the hill for a grand view of the battlefield below. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Makwa Lake Provincial Park

Meadow Lake Provincial Park is a string of sparkling lakes refreshed by the winding Waterhen River and set in a 100-km stretch of lush boreal forest.  It’s one of Saskatchewan’s most popular parks, but it’s also one of the largest.  That means you can choose a setting as tranquil as a soaring eagle or as lively as a trio of teens tubing behind a motorboat.  At more than 1,600 square kilometers in area and featuring more than 20 lakes and a handful of rivers and streams, Meadow Lake park can be an entirely new experience from one visit to the next.  Kick back at some of the best beaches in Saskatchewan, boat or windsurf at a new spot every day, or take a quiet paddle down a rugged shoreline for a close-up view of loons, grebes, ducks and maybe even a browsing moose or a great blue heron.  Wake up your senses at Meadow Lake Provincial Park!  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Meadow Lake Provincial Park

Moose Mountain Provincial Park has been a popular getaway for more than 70 years – it’s one of Saskatchewan’s original provincial parks.  Today’s visitors can enjoy a stay as rustic or refined as they wish.  Pitch a tent in a cozy nook, park the camper trailer in a lovely, level spot, slip that big RV unit into a fully-serviced site or rent a cabin or hotel room right inside the park.  Fresh air, blue skies and bacon crackling in the skillet as the morning sun drives the shadows out of Fish Creek Campground.  Wrap your hands around that warm cup of coffee, take a deep breath and savour the feeling of waking up to nature instead of work.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Moose Mountain Provincial Park

Narrow Hills Provincial ParkNarrow Hills Provincial Park Avid anglers might be hard pressed to find time for it, though.  With 25 bodies of water suitable for fishing and another 30 within an hour’s drive, Narrow Hills is an angler’s dream.  In addition to the native walleye, perch and northern pike, there are stocked trout species including brown, lake, brook, cutthroat and tiger.  Wet your line in a region that boasts the greatest variety of fish species in Saskatchewan.   There is more than just great fishing at Narrow Hills Provincial Park.  Relax on a cozy beach with a liberating breeze tickling your toes.  Trek the hills above the tiny Gem Lakes and admire the sparkling magic of the colourful reflections below.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Narrow Hills Provincial Park

Pike Lake Provincial Park is 20 minutes from Saskatoon and a million miles from the city.  Pike Lake is a recreation park characterized by aspen, poplar and Manitoba maple groves; manicured lawns with two picnic areas close to the main beach; desert-like sand dunes a short hike away and a popular outdoor pool with a waterslide.  Add to this a diverse array of plants and wildlife owing to its location on a flood plain of the South Saskatchewan River and you can see why Pike Lake Provincial Park offers a delightful change of pace for people wishing to recharge their batteries without having to travel for hours.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Pike Lake Provincial Park

Regina Beach Recreation Site is a day-use only area. Located 45 km northwest of Regina on the south end of Last Mountain Lake, Regina Beach Recreation Site boasts one of the best beaches in all of southern Saskatchewan. Visitors to this popular sun spot enjoy a first-class change house, swimming area and beach volleyball facilities. Last Mountain Lake is a popular destination for anglers and water-sports enthusiasts who enjoy sailing, water skiing and wake boarding. Boat launching and fish filleting facilities are provided.  If you enjoy hiking, check out the Last Mountain Trail which runs alongside the lake. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism  Regina Beach Recreation Site

Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park, less than an hour northwest of Regina, offers a wide array of summertime recreational opportunities. Looking for a double scoop of summertime fun?  How about sunning, swimming or parasailing at one of the biggest natural beaches in southern Saskatchewan?  Or maybe you’d prefer to troll for trophy walleye, sail down 100-km-long Last Mountain Lake or gather the gang for a round of beach volleyball, baseball or mini-golf?  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park 

Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park this ruggedly beautiful park of steep hills, razorback ridges, wooded ravines and native prairie celebrates an historic crossing on the South Saskatchewan River first used by generations of Indian and Métis bison hunters.  Later, it became the site of a steamboat landing and ferry crossing that serviced traffic on the historic Battleford Trail.  Once you have settled in, you can kick back and relax on the beach, harness the breeze with a thrilling run on a windsurfer or try your luck angling for some of the 11 species of game fish available in this most popular fishing lake in Saskatchewan. Let the breeze off vast Lake Diefenbaker clear your mind and invigorate your body at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park 

The Battlefords Provincial Park is your destination for a camping experience with a difference. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoying the slow pace of a day at the beach or on the water. Play a round of golf, hike a trail or take in a planned activity. Or, make The Battlefords Provincial Park your home base while exploring the historic and recreational activities in and around the park. Visit one of the National Historic Parks in the area or head into North Battleford for a museum tour or a visit to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy yourself knowing you can end your day with your feet up by the campfire while you watch stars slowly take over the evening sky.  Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism  Battlefords Provincial Park

Wildcat Hill Provincial Park The Pasquia Hills tower above the surrounding lowlands and form a prominent landscape feature in east central Saskatchewan.  Approximately 21,752 hectares in size, Wildcat Hill Provincial Park is located at the summit and was established in 1971 as a protected area for preservation with outdoor recreation opportunities.  To achieve better ecological representation and align with existing provincial parks, the boundary was expanded and the area was designated a provincial park on August 24, 1992. Click here to read: Complete Sask Tourism Wildcat Hill Provincial Park

  


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