Although the winter's icy grasp still has a hold on the Prairies, it is never too early begin dreaming of summer – a task made far easier thanks to SaskParks – who recently announced the opening date of the 2025 camping season.
Starting on April 7, 2025, campers looking for seasonal sites in Saskatchewan's provincial parks can reserve their spots, with Nightly, Camp-Easy yurt, and group sites entering a staggered launch from April 8 to 15.
- April 7: All parks with seasonal camp sites available.
Nightly, day-use facilities, Camp-Easy yurt 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; and
- April 15: Blackstrap, Fort Carlton, Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Lac La Ronge.
A total of 63 seasonal sites have been added for the 2025 camping season across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron, Makwa and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks. The Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park has also had two Camp-Easy yurts added to their roster.
"Saskatchewan residents deserve the opportunity to enjoy our wonderful summer weather with an amazing and affordable adventure," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said in the announcement.
"This summer our beautiful provincial parks will be offering new events, diverse landscapes, countless trails, and stunning beaches to ensure there is no shortage of activities to be enjoyed with friends and family."
A series of new summer events have also been added for the upcoming year, Prairie Day at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Festival in the Forest at Meadow Lake as well as guided hiking opportunities during Cypress Hills' Hike the Heights and Into the Pines at Candle Lake.
Those new additions join the many returning events for the year, including Canada Day and Summer Cinema in parks throughout the province, 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 also be back alongside family-friendly programming such as guided hikes, paddles and more.
The 2025 camping season will see an increase in fees for camping, which are to be reinvested into the provincial park system to update facilities, improve infrastructure and support environmental protection projects.
- Nightly Full Service: $49 ($5 increase per night);
- Nightly Electric: $35 ($2 increase per night);
- Seasonal Full Service: $3,800 ($400 increase per year);
- Seasonal Electric: $2,900 ($300 increase per year); and
- Group Camping: ranges from $92 - $260 ($20 increase per night for all group camping types).
To ensure that Saskatchewan Parks remain affordable, all other fees including non-electric and economy sites, entry permits, swimming lessons and day-use facilities remain unchanged for the 2025 camping season. Firewood will also continue to be offered free of charge.
To find out how to book your summer 2025 camping adventure, check out the SaskParks website, and click here for more information on summer events and programs.