The terrain in Saskatchewan still looks like an icescape in many corners, but summer will be knocking out the drifts in no time. That means it’s time to start dreaming of summer campfires by the lake, and as importantly, booking those campsites.
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks online reservations open at 7 a.m. CST on April 7 for seasonal campsites and April 8 to 15 for nightly campsites, Camp-Easy yurts, group campsites, day use facilities and swimming lessons.
"Camping is a wonderful option for people who want an affordable summer vacation and to enjoy time in nature," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said. "As camping grows in popularity, our provincial parks are ready to meet the demand with more campsites, new events and expanded programming."
There are two new Camp-Easy yurts in Rowan’s Ravine, and there are more options this summer with the addition of 63 seasonal sights across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron, Makwa and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks.
Adding to the excitement are new events like Festival in the Forest at Meadow Lake, Prairie Day at Buffalo Pound and new guided hiking events such as Hike the Heights at Cypress Hills and Into the Pines at Candle Lake. Returning favourites include Canada Day and Summer Cinema in parks around the province and 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.
It’s all as easy as setting up an online account on the Sask Parks reservation website.
The queuing system requires you to refresh the page at 7 a.m. CST to be placed in the queue or pushed through to make a reservation on launch days.
Here’s the upcoming reservation schedule:
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April 7: All parks with seasonal camp sites available.
Nightly, day-use facilities, Camp-Easy yurt and group campsites:
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April 8: Candle Lake, Good Spirit Lake, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Landing;
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April 9: Break;
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April 10: Buffalo Pound, Bronson Forest, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Porcupine Hills;
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April 11: Danielson, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, Rowan's Ravine, The Battlefords;
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April 14: Douglas, Echo Valley, Makwa Lake, Narrow Hills, Pike Lake; and
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April 15: Blackstrap, Fort Carlton, Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Lac La Ronge.
More information is available at SaskParks.com.