Campers can soon book their summer getaways as online reservations for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks open at 7 a.m. CST on April 7.
Seasonal campsites will be available first, followed by nightly campsites, camp-easy yurts, group campsites, day-use facilities and swimming lessons from April 8 to 15.
“Camping is a wonderful option for people who want an affordable summer vacation and to enjoy time in nature,” said parks, culture and sport minister Alana Ross.
“As camping grows in popularity, our provincial parks are ready to meet the demand with more campsites, new events and expanded programming.”
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This year, two camp-easy yurts have been added at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park. In addition, 63 seasonal campsites are now available across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron, Makwa and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks.
New events will launch this season, including Festival in the Forest at Meadow Lake and Prairie Day at Buffalo Pound. Guided hiking events such as Hike the Heights at Cypress Hills and Into the Pines at Candle Lake will also debut.
Popular events like Canada Day celebrations, Summer Cinema, Back in the Boreal at Meadow Lake, Trade Days at Fort Carlton, Cannington Fair at Cannington Manor and Cabin Fever Art Festival at Moose Mountain will return.
Campers should log in or create an account on the Sask Parks reservation website before booking.
A queuing system will be in place on launch days. Campers must refresh their page at 7 a.m. CST to be placed in the queue or proceed with booking.
Visitors can purchase daily, weekly or annual entry permits online or at the park upon arrival. A full list of fees is available on the Sask Parks website.
The 2025 reservation schedule is as follows:
Seasonal Campsites:
April 7 – All parks with seasonal campsites.
Nightly Campsites, Day-Use Facilities, Camp-Easy Yurts and Group Campsites:
April 8 – Candle Lake, Good Spirit Lake, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Landing
April 9 – Break
April 10 – Buffalo Pound, Bronson Forest, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Porcupine Hills
April 11 – Danielson, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Rowan’s Ravine, The Battlefords
April 14 – Douglas, Echo Valley, Makwa Lake, Narrow Hills, Pike Lake
April 15 – Blackstrap, Fort Carlton, Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Lac La Ronge
For more information, visit SaskParks.com.
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