Saskatchewan Parks has kicked off their winter camping season for 2025, opening on Nov. 1 and running until March 16.
What was once considered a summer time event is now being held in the winter for those who just cannot get enough of camping.
Winter is a big part of Saskatchewan and the goal for Sask Parks was to offer fun winter activities for visitors to enjoy.
Echo Valley Provincial Park offers a camp-easy yurt, giving people front row seats to the beauty of nature. Wind through the Aspen campground on the Skate the Park loop illuminated by more than one kilometre of twinkling lights, then warm up in a nearby tipi.
Although these are heated with propane, warm winter clothing is needed as they are not fully insulated. They have three of these yurts available giving guests a thrilling destination this winter. This is the only park at this time offering the yurts.
Cypress Hills International Park has a six kilometre cross country trail, with ski rentals available. The trails and scenery are breathtaking.
Not all the parks offer winter camping but many of them offer winter activities, such as Moose Mountain Provincial Park that has 50 kilometres of trails from either Little Kenosee or White Tail Trailhead.
Kenosee Lake is also home to ice fishing and many ice shacks can be seen on the lake for the eager fisherman.
Blackstrap Provincial Park has unique woodburning barrel saunas, which gives a person the opportunity to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul amidst the beauty of the world, and a camp site is just around the corner.
Buffalo Pound Provincial Park gives people the opportunity to ice fish right from the boat docks and after the catch, cook it at your camp site. It is also a short distance from Moose Jaw.
Douglas Provincial Park offers winter camping and is also has six kilometres of trails set in a winter wonderland, giving a peaceful atmosphere and stunning views, and is ideal for all abilities looking to unwind in nature.
Lake Diefenbaker gives guests the chance to catch northern pike, rainbow trout and walleye from Danielson Provincial Park, which offers winter camping. Ice skating is surrounded by the winter beauty whether it be a leisurely skate or a vigorous work out.
Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park is said to be the premiere fishing location and is located on the eastern shores of Last Mountain Lake. Set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors while catching the next meal.
A winter adventure is always welcome at Pike Lake Provincial Park. Enjoy a peaceful time camping while unwinding amidst the parks forested areas.
There are many parks offering this winter camping, which is available until March 16. No reservations are needed but it is always a good idea to call before hand to ensure that the sites are not already being used.
Sites offer power, campfire wood and bathrooms.
Whether guests are going for a one day adventure or a couple of nights stay, there is plenty to do, like snowshoeing, cross country skiing, toboggining or just a hike down the trails. Some even have ice skating and ice fishing for those who wish to catch their own supper.
Many of these parks offer snowshoes and cross country ski rentals, and locals in park businesses are happy to serve up dinner at the restaurants or have unique accommodations and saunas.
Each of these parks has vast winter activities that the whole family can enjoy, but for now eight provincial parks offer the winter camping.
For more information on what is available in each park, it is best to contact Saskatchewan Parks for all the details.
