30 Free Places to Camp 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
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