Campsite reservations launch in Saskatchewan

Campers can officially start booking sites in Saskatchewan parks.

Reservations are open as of Monday for seasonal campsites, on Tuesday until April 26, nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites are available to be booked as well.

Robin Campese with Saskatchewan Parks expects there to be a lot of demand for sites this year.

“We would ask people to do their research ahead of time, you might have to be flexible,” she said. “If you try a long weekend and it doesn’t turn out, you might have to try a weekend before or after.

“Being flexible is really important in getting a spot.”

New features on the site this year include:

• Campsite comparison — Compare up to three sites online to assist in deciding the site that best suits your needs;
• Campsite favourites — Create a list of favourite sites that will be saved in your online account;
• Print-at-home entry — Speed up the check-in process when you arrive at the park by printing your own daily or weekly entry permit at home. Annual entry permits purchased online will be mailed the next day (a printable temporary pass is available and valid for three weeks from purchase);
• Upgraded maps — In response to campers’ requests for better maps on the reservation site last year, geographical information system maps have been added to the site. Maps are based on geographical co-ordinates for campsites and amenities across the province;
• Four new day-use pavilions — Available to reserve for dates starting in July at Blackstrap, Buffalo Pound, Echo Valley and Pike Lake provincial parks;
• New Pine Hill campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park — Can be reserved for dates starting in July;
• Six new Camp-Easy yurts — Available in various provincial parks with upgraded queen beds; and,
• Hammock camping at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park — Campsite includes a Weaver structure that holds up to six hammocks.

In addition to the programs and special events that are scheduled for the 21 parks in 2022, Sask Parks also will offer themed days on weekends. More details are available here.