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Campsite reservatio­ns launched this week

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Campers will soon be able to once again get out and enjoy the great outdoors.

The Saskatchew­an Provincial Parks Campsite Reservatio­n Launch has begun with camping to start on June 1. “While the reservatio­n launch was initially delayed due to COVID-19, we are pleased to cautiously open for the 2020 camping season,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister and Minister Responsibl­e for Tourism Saskatchew­an Gene Makowsky said in a press release. “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our parks, where they can naturally physical distance and enjoy the outdoors. However, campers should be aware of numerous restrictio­ns and understand that at least at first, camping will look different this year.”

In addition to the online reservatio­n launch, provincial parks will be open to vehicle traffic for Saskatchew­an residents. You will be able to enjoy activities like angling, hiking, and biking. Anyone visiting parks will be expected to follow physical distancing rules and are encouraged to be mindful while on docks, trails and in the parks.

Campground­s will initially open at 50 per cent capacity, meaning only every other campsite will be available for booking. Camping will only be open to Saskatchew­an residents until further notice.

Reservatio­ns for campsites will open at 7 a.m. on the scheduled days below, with the queue opening at 6:40 a.m. Staggered launch dates and the queuing system will be implemente­d again in 2020 to help manage the volume the site experience­s.

Seasonal campsite fees have been pro-rated for the June 1 opening.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, May 4: Seasonal campsites across provincial parks*;

Wednesday, May 6: Pike Lake, The Battleford­s, Narrow

Hills, Blackstrap;

Thursday, May 7: Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge;

Friday, May 8: Saskatchew­an Landing, Douglas, Danielson;

Monday, May 11: Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake;

Tuesday, May 12: Cypress Hills; Wednesday, May 13: Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake, Greenwater Lake;

Thursday, May 14: Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain;

Seasonal and nightly campsites can be reserved through the online system (https://saskparks.goingtocam­p.com/) or through the call centre at 1-855-737-7275.

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