30 Free Places to Camp in Saskatchewan



Send less money and more time camping in Saskatchewan

The best things in life are free—especially when they include escaping from the modern world and getting back in touch with nature. Feeling the sun on your face and grass beneath your feet is priceless, so why not spend more time exploring and less time reaching for your wallet?

In Saskatchewan’s wide open grasslands, sand dunes, vibrant lakes, lush forests, canyons and badlands, you have a lot of room to roam—and pitch a tent. Unroll your sleeping bag and set up your cooking area, then relax in the great outdoors. You can even use a solar camping lantern rather than electricity or batteries. 

The next time you’re itching to wander in the woods, check out one of these 30 free campgrounds, wilderness campsites and recreation sites in Saskatchewan.

Note: The majority of these camping spots were based off information found on Ultimate Campgrounds, Tourism Saskatchewan, Camp Scout and this interactive map. As always, treat these areas with respect. Obey all signage, avoid private property and follow Leave-No-Trace guidelines. Let’s keep these places wild for generations to come.

  

    

Elaine Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: Walking distance to the shoreline of Elaine Lake

Amenities: Fishing, non-motorized boats

Location: Off Highway 916 at Elaine Lake

 

Jayjay Lake Recreation Site

Site overview: Minutes away from the blue waters of Jayjay Lake

Amenities: Tent and RV camping, fishing, non-motorized boats

Location: Off 165 West 

 

McDougal Creek Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: No booking necessary; available on a first-come, first-served basis

Amenities: Fishing

Location: Within Narrow Hills Provincial Park

 

Lost Echo Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: No booking necessary; available on a first-come, first-served basis. Features the stunning Lost Echo Lake

Amenities: Picnic area, pit toilet

Location: Within Narrow Hills Provincial Park

 

Limestone Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: True wilderness camping alongside a large crystal-blue lake

Amenities: None

Location: Unmarked road off Highway 106

 

Dragline Channel Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: Steps away from the Saskatchewan River

Amenities: None

Location: Roughly 100 kilometres northeast from the community of Nipawin along Highway 123

Bigstone Cutoff Recreation Site

Site Overview: Wilderness camping on a stream that stems off the Saskatchewan River

Amenities: Fishing, non-motorized boats

Location: 10-minute drive from the centre of Cumberland House Provincial Park off Highway 123

 

Greenbush River Campground

Site overview: Developed campground with many spots and amenities near Shenigan Lake

Amenities: Picnic tables, outhouse, wooden shelter, electricity available. Locations with services (water + electricity), RV accommodations, laundry room available, drinking water available, RV drain station, boat dock available

Location: Near the community of Greenbush

Dagg Creek Recreation Site

Site overview: Camp in the forest between manicured green areas

Amenities: Shelter, outhouse

Location: Saskatchewan’s division No. 14 region

 

Parr Hill Lake Campground

Site overview: 12 sites in a spruce setting near Parr Hill Lake. Popular fishing spot for walleye, northern perch and pike. Open May to August

Amenities: Picnic tables, shelter, outhouses, electricity, firewood, fire pits, boat launch, fish cleaning facility

Location: Approximately 66 kilometres southeast of Hudson Bay

 

Margo Recreation Site

Site overview: Wilderness camping near a lake

Amenities: None

Location: East from Saskatoon along Highway 5

 

Hidden Bay Campground

Site overview: 12 rugged sites within the woods by Wollaston Lake. Walking distance to Umphreville River

Amenities: Pit toilet, boat launch, fire pits, picnic tables, fish cleaning facilities

Location: Wollaston Lake

Coldwell Recreation Site

Site overview: 19 sites with access to fishing and canoeing

Amenities: Picnic table, shelter, fire pit, free firewood

Location: 6.4 kilometres northwest of Gardiner Dam

Geikie River Campground

Site overview: Eight sites near the Geikie River

Amenities: Pit toilet, boat launch, fire pits, picnic tables, fish cleaning facilities

Location: On Highway 905 where the road crosses the Geikie River

 

Courternay Wilderness Campground

Site overview: Five wilderness sites. Walking distance to the beach. Popular for trout fishing

Amenities: Beach, fire pits, boat launch, picnic tables, fish cleaning facilities

Location: Courtenay Lake

 

Davin Lake Campground

Site overview: 31 tenting and RV friendly sites, all walking distance to Davin Lake

Amenities: None

Location: Near Davin Lake Airport

 

Norvil Olson Campground

Site overview: Eight camping spots along the water with wildlife viewing opportunities

Amenities: Fire pits, boat launch, picnic tables, fish cleaning facility

Location: South of Rainbow Lake

 

Brabant Lake Campground

Site overview: Camp surrounded by the forests and lakes of the Precambrian Shield

Amenities: None

Location: Near Brabant Lake

Steepbank Lake Wilderness Campground

Site overview: Two wilderness sites

Amenities: Fire pit, beach, tenting sites, boat launch, picnic table, fish cleaning facilities

Location: In-between Steepbank Lake and Clearence Lake

Clarence Lake Wilderness Campground

Site Overview: Five wilderness sites

Amenities: Picnic tables, fish cleaning facility, fire pit

Location: 150 kilometres northeast of Prince Albert Provincial Park

Jade Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: One of the free campsites in the Gem Lakes area at Narrow Hills Provincial Park that feature several lakes reflecting colours of emerald, jade and aqua blue

Amenities: Picnic area, pit toilet, fire pit

Location: A short hike from the parking lot off Highway 913

 

Diamond Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: A free campsite in Narrow Hills Provincial Park. Diamond Lake is one of the many lakes in the area

Amenities: Picnic area, pit toilet, fire pit

Location: A short walk from Jade Lake

 

Opal Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: One of the free campsites in the Gem Lakes area at Narrow Hills Provincial Park that feature several lakes reflecting colours of emerald, jade and aqua blue

Amenities: Picnic area, pit toilet, fire pit

Location: A short walk from Jade Lake

Island Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: Camping available along Island Lake

Amenities: None

Location: Six kilometres off Highway 943 towards Island Lake

 

Helene Lake Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: Drive-up campsite next to Helene Lake

Amenities: None

Location: Off Highway 4 towards Helene Lake

 

Lac La Plonge Campground

Site overview: 19 scenic sites surrounded by spruce trees

Amenities: Beach, tenting sites, boat launch, picnic table, fire pit

Location: Off Highway 165, roughly seven kilometres east of Beauval

 

McCord Museum Campground 

Site overview: A small, non-serviced camping area near the hamlet of McCord

Amenities: Picnic area

Location: East of Mankota off Highway 18

 

Little Boggy Creek Wilderness Campsite

Site overview: Woody dispersed camping close to the Manitoba boarder

Amenities: Fishing, non-motorized boats

Location: 16 kilometre drive in campsite off Highway 5. East of the town Kamsack

 

Batka Lake Campsite

Site overview: Tent and RV camping alongside the shores of Batka Lake

Amenities: Fishing, non-motorized boats

Location: Southeast of Madge Lake along Ski Hill Road

 

 Petrofka Recreation Site

Site overview: Tent and RV camping near Fast Lake and Makaroff Lake

Amenities: None

Location: Off Highway 12

 

More free camping in Canada:

British Columbia

Alberta

Manitoba

Ontario

Nova Scotia

Newfoundland & Labrador

  

      

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