Saskatchewan provincial parks are making changes to their camping program. The changes, which include an expansion of the 14-night maximum stay during peak season and making all regular campsites available for either walk-up or reservation registrations, will maximize the opportunities for visitors to enjoy a camping experience in a Saskatchewan provincial park.
"These changes to our business practices will ensure that our beautiful provincial parks are more accessible to our visitors, while offering an enhanced customer experience," Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson said.
The number of campsites designated as 14-night-maximum stay will increase in 25 provincial park campgrounds and recreation sites for the peak period of June 24 to September long weekend. A full list of parks, recreation sites and campsites included in the maximum stay program is available at www.saskparks.net.
"From our research, we know the majority of our campers prefer to stay for less than 14 nights in a provincial park and to book in advance," Hutchinson said. "The extension of the maximum length stay program, along with making every site available for either reservation or walk-up, will ensure a balanced distribution of these treasured public spaces." While there are no changes to the cost of nightly camping or vehicle entry, there will be some small fee adjustments related to making, changing or cancelling a reservation. The cost to make a reservation online remains $10.00, while the cost to change a reservation will increase from $7.00 to $10.00. A new $10.00 cancellation fee will be charged for all cancellations that occur later than 48 hours after the original booking. If you choose to use the call centre to make, change or cancel a reservation, an additional $2.00 fee will apply.
Reservations for the 2012 camping season can be made, in real-time, in 24 parks, starting at 8 a.m. CST on March 12, 2012 through www.saskparks.net or by calling 1-855-737-7275.
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