Grasslands National Park of Canada

Activities

Camping

There is a municipal campground equipped with picnic tables, electrical sites, washroom and shower house, and B-B-Q pits located in the town of Val Marie. This is a well treed campground that plays host to variety of local and migratory birds. There is also a private campground with tent camping sites and suites located south of Val Marie on the edge of the park.

A municipal campground also exists in the Village Park of Mankota. This campground includes electric service, washroom and shower house, sewer disposal, B-B-Q pits and picnic tables. There is also a fine children's playground area located in the same park.

The Wood Mountain Regional Park includes electrical site, laundry and shower, washrooms, picnic facilities, concession booth, the Rodeo Ranch Museum, outdoor swimming pool and playground. It is also close to Wood Mountain Historical Post, a Saskatchewan Provincial Historic Park.

Additionally, there are two outfitters that provide horseback riding and camping opportunities.

After an enjoyable night of rest, being serenaded by coyotes, this adventurous camper prepares to leave his tent and enjoy another day of hiking. © Parks Canada/ Wayne Lynch, 1989

There are no developed campgrounds within the park boundaries. However, primitive, random tent-camping is encouraged. Campsites must be at least one kilometre off roads and away from old ranch yards. There is limited room available for RV units that are self-contained at two former ranch sites, one in each block of the park. For full service camping, use the campgrounds at the surrounding communities listed above.

Campers are asked to leave no trace of their presence, packing out everything that was packed in. Open fires are not allowed. The use of portable cook stoves is encouraged. There is no potable water access in the park, so bring your own water supply. Water containers can be filled at the Visitor Centre in Val Marie, or at the Rodeo Ranch Museum in the Wood Mountain Regional Park (summer only). Registration for camping is required and can be done at either location (summer only for the Rodeo Ranch Museum). Always contact the park office for any safety, weather, access and camping information prior to your camping experience.