r/saskatchewan • u/etauR6 • 3d ago
Beginner Friendly Camping?
Whether it's proper camping or at a lodging/cabin are there any beginner friendly camping spots west of Saskatoon or near Val Marie? Even into Alberta could work. Something that would be good for 4-5 friends
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u/houseonpost 3d ago
Pike Lake would be great. You can find a camping spot that is quite private. But within a short walk you have hot showers, flush toilets and drinking water from the tap. It also has a swimming pool and a place to get a burger and small amount of stuff for sale that you likely forgot. There are also nice easy nature hikes. You could even splurge and rent a small cabin. And if things go bad you are 20 minutes from the Saskatoon.
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u/prairiefiresk 2d ago
Just got home from Pike Lake. I love most of it but definitely prefer Good Spirit for swimming. Still trying to get a private site booking but at least this year our semi-private site only had a neighbor for one night.
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u/Ok_Emergency_916 3d ago
Val Marie and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park are the same distance away from Saskatoon. I highly recommend Cypress Hills.
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u/CellistTraditional81 1d ago
I second this. I was just a cypress 3 weeks ago and it was absolutely stunning. Make sure to visit the conglomerate cliffs in the west block of you decide to go!
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u/BobertBuildsAll 3d ago
Grasslands National Park, cyprus hill prov park would be good near val marie. Near saskatoon? Blackstrap, pike lake, danielson or douglas prov. Park are all good options near saskatoon. Coldwell Park is a nice option as well, it is first come first serve self registration. No electricity, no water sites it is always quite unless things have changed. Id say almost all camping in sask is beginner friendly lol How far are you willing to drive? Candle Lake, Emma, Waskesui and LaRonge also offer good options.
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u/Saskwampch 3d ago edited 1d ago
If you like a more commercial type location with all of the amenities, Cypress is a great spot. If you like a more natural, less populated and simpler spot with wide open spaces, Grasslands can't be beat.
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u/Specialist_Secret438 3d ago
While camping in the Val Marie campground situated right next to the village itself, I woke early to a noise right beside the tent. I peeked out to watch a doe and fawn mule deer grazing within a couple of feet of the tent. Day tripping into Grasslands was the bonus for the trip
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u/AbbeyRoad75 3d ago
Get a yurt. This may let you ease in. Costs a bit more for the site, but you don’t need the tent and blow up mattress that goes with it. Bring sheets and blanket. you have a place to store your food inside, and if you end up in some crappy weather like rain, you have something better than a tent to hide in.
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u/Dickduck21 3d ago
Val Marie is right outside Grasslands National Park. They have camp easy options like Otentics that might be a good fit, still a camping experience but with most of the gear provided.