Saskatchewan campsite bookings to open April 13

Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park on the eastern shore of Last Mountain Lake. (David Prisciak/CTV News)

People looking to experience Saskatchewan’s outdoor scenery this summer will soon be able book campsites online.

Reservations for all provincial parks offering seasonal campsites will be open for booking starting April 13.

Bookings for nightly campsites, Camp-Easy yurts, group campsites, day-use facilities and swimming lessons will be open between April 14 and April 17.

Reservations open at 7 a.m. CST each day at Saskatchewan Parks website.

Users will need to refresh the page at 7 a.m. in order to be placed in the queue.

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“Our parks provide places to explore, unwind and create lifelong memories,” said Alana Ross, minister of parks, culture and sport in a media release.

“As another summer approaches, we look forward to welcoming visitors back to experience unique trails, family programming, exciting events and nights around the campfire.”

For sites that offer nightly booking, Camp-Easy yurts, day-use and swimming lessons, bookings will open as follows:

• Tuesday, April 14: Candle Lake, Good Spirit Lake, Lac La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Rowan’s Ravine, Saskatchewan Landing;
• Wednesday, April 15: Blackstrap, Bronson Forest, Buffalo Pound, Duck Mountain, Moose Mountain, Porcupine Hills;
• Thursday, April 16: Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Danielson, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater Lake, The Battlefords; and
• Friday, April 17: Douglas, Echo Valley, Fort Carlton, Makwa Lake, Narrow Hills, Pike Lake.

“Campers are encouraged to create an online account or log in to an existing account on the Sask. Parks reservation website in advance to identify their favourite campsites, update necessary information and start planning their trip ahead of reservation launch day,” the government said in its announcement.

Campers are able to daily, weekly or annual daily entry permits online or in the park upon arrival.

A list of existing fees is available on the Sask. Parks reservation website.