Saskatchewan campsite bookings to open in early April: province

(Source: Tourism Saskatchewan)

Prospective campers in the land of living skies can mark their calendars – as campsite reservations in provincial parks are set to open on April 7.

The province announced the date on Monday, outlining that seasonal campsite bookings will begin on the 7th, while nightly, Camp-Easy yurt and group campsites will have a staggered launch from April 8-15.

The launch schedule is as follows:

• 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.

Reservations will begin at 7 a.m. CST each day.

For the 2025 camping season, 63 seasonal sites have been added across Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Crooked Lake, Great Blue Heron, Makwa and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks.

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In addition, two Camp-easy yurts have been added to Rowans Ravine Provincial Park.

In its announcement, the province also highlighted several summer events, including 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 Int the Pines at Candle Lake.

Camping fees for several sites will see a “slight” increase this year – as the province looks to reinvent in its provincial park system to update infrastructure and support environmental protection.

Nightly full service sites will increase $5 to $49, nightly electric will now cost $35 (+$2) while seasonal full service ($3,800) and seasonal electric ($2,900) will increase by $400 and $300 respectively.

Group camping rates range from $92 to $260, which represents a $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,” the announcement read.

“Firewood will also continue to be offered free of charge.”