Provincial parks across Saskatchewan will be expanding campsite availability beginning next week, after a green light from the provincial government and the announcement of the second part of Phase Four of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.
Parks are reopening to full capacity, with all campsites now available to reserve for the remainder of the camping season. No more seasonal sites will be coming available but there will not be a maximum stay limit per site, allowing campers to enjoy the outdoors for as long as they choose.
Nightly, group, and equestrian campsites are also now available to book, after being closed during previous phases of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Camp Easy sites will be available to book beginning July 9 and will open on July 16 with enhanced cleaning measures for safety.
Campsite availability will be gradual, with more sites becoming available into next week, and campers are encouraged to continue checking the online booking site regularly as it updates.
Shower facilities will also be opening to campers beginning June 27, but laundry facilities and day-use areas will remain closed for now.
Campers can expect to continue the automatic check-in process when they arrive for their reservations, and new campers are encouraged to book online and purchase a park pass at the same time.
“After slowly and carefully opening the parks in May and campgrounds in June, we are excited to offer more campsite availability,” said Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky, in a press release. “This has been a methodical re-opening and every step along the way has allowed us to implement enhanced cleaning and new operational procedures to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors.”
Parks staff will continue to clean and sanitize regularly, and campers are reminded to continue to respect signage and maintain physical distance from other visitors.
More information about provincial parks and COVID-19 this summer can be found online at tourismsaskatchewan.ca.
