Campers will soon be able to once again get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
The Saskatchewan Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Launch will begin on May 4. Camping will start on June 1.
“While the reservation launch was initially delayed due to COVID-19, we are pleased to cautiously open for the 2020 camping season,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Minister Responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Gene Makowsky said in a press release. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our parks, where they can naturally physical distance and enjoy the outdoors. However, campers should be aware of numerous restrictions and understand that at least at first, camping will look different this year.”
In addition to the online reservation launch on May 4, provincial parks will be open to vehicle traffic for Saskatchewan residents. You will be able to enjoy activities like angling, hiking, and biking. Anyone visiting parks will be expected to follow physical distancing rules and are encouraged to be mindful while on docks, trails and in the parks.
Campgrounds will initially open at 50 per cent capacity, meaning only every other campsite will be available for booking. Camping will only be open to Saskatchewan residents until further notice.
Reservations for campsites will open at 7 a.m. on the scheduled days below, with the queue opening at 6:40 a.m. Staggered launch dates and the queuing system will be implemented again in 2020 to help manage the volume the site experiences.
Seasonal campsite fees have been pro-rated for the June 1 opening.
The schedule is as follows:
- Monday, May 4: Seasonal campsites across provincial parks*
- Wednesday, May 6: Pike Lake, The Battlefords, Narrow Hills, Blackstrap
- Thursday, May 7: Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge
- Friday, May 8: Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, Danielson
- Monday, May 11: Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake
- Tuesday, May 12: Cypress Hills
- Wednesday, May 13: Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake, Greenwater Lake
- Thursday, May 14: Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain
Seasonal and nightly campsites can be reserved through the online system or through the call centre at 1-855-737-7275.
