Seasonal camping sites are now available for the 2012 camping season.  The locations offering seasonal camping are listed below and a listing of the seasonal campsite numbers available can be found on the specific park locations webpage by following the link below to that park's camping page.  The sites will be allocated through a lottery draw held at the specific park or a nearby community.  The seasonal camping application deadline is Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. and the draws will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.  You are invited to attend the draw.  Priority for seasonal campsites will be given to Saskatchewan residents.

A downloadable, printable application can be found at the bottom of this page for all parks offering the program.  Exceptions are Duck Mountain and Rowan's Ravine Provincial Park that each have individual application forms.  A modified program in place at these two locations due to capital construction beginning mid-August.  Details on this modified program can be found on the Duck Mountain and Rowan's Ravine camping pages.

An online application process piloted last year will continue for Echo Valley, Moose Mountain, Pike Lake, Blackstrap and Rowan's Ravine.  This time and paper-saving option can be easily accessed by following the link at the bottom of the page under Related links.

About the Program

Seasonal campsites are available at several locations within the provincial parks system from May 17, 2012, to September 30, 2012.  Transfer to an alternate site may be required after the Labour Day weekend as campground services may be reduced at that time. 

Follow these links for more information about the parks offering seasonal camping campground maps and a listing of the specific sites available for seasonal camping at that location for the 2012 Season:

Seasonal Camping Fees (GST Included)

*Not all seasonal site types are available at all parks.  If unsure of site types at the park you are applying to, please check with that location before submitting your application.

Entry

Successful applicants will be issued one park-specific vehicle entry permit.  Seasonal campers may purchase additional park specific entry permits for $18.00 if they have more than one vehicle registered in their name(s).  Vehicle registrations must be present at time of issue.

Application Completion

• One application only per immediate family/household and registered camping unit permitted for each park.  Applications will be prescreened and duplicate applications automatically withdrawn.
• Payment Information for 2012 - Do not submit credit card payment information with your application due to security concerns.  Cheques or money orders may still be attached.  If you are attending the draw and are successful in obtaining a campsite, payment can be made by credit card onsite immediately following the draw.  Otherwise, successful applicants will be notified by phone prior to Monday, March 5, 2012 to confirm your site number and collect payment.  Visa, MasterCard, cheque or money order accepted.                  
• Applications must be sent directly to the park where you wish to seasonal camp.  Fax and email addresses for these parks can be found on the Contact Information page.
• Park telephone numbers and email addresses on the Contact Information page may also be used if you are looking for additional information on the type of sites (electric or non-electric) offered by each park in the seasonal camping program.  Be sure to check the individual park specific camping page for site numbers available and the campground map.

Allocation of Campsites

Available seasonal campsites will be allocated to qualified applicants by a public lottery process on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.  Successful applicants will be notified prior to Monday, March 5, 2012.

General Conditions

Due to the nature of seasonal camping and the pressure that continual use places on our natural features and park infrastructure, conditions for seasonal campers are more stringent than conditions that apply to short-term campers within provincial parks.  The following conditions have been separated into two categories: those that apply to ALL campers (including seasonal) and those that apply to SEASONAL campers only.

All Campers

• Permit holders shall maintain the campsite and camping unit in a condition acceptable to the park manager or designate.
• Only one camping unit (tent, tent-trailer, camper, camper-truck/van, camping trailer or motorhome) is allowed per campsite except where sites are designated as double sites.  Mobile homes and bunkhouse type trailers are not allowed.  All units/sites must be maintained so as not to detract from the park setting.  Due to campsite size, length restrictions may apply.  All units/equipment must be contained within the sites.
• One small tent per single site for accommodating dependent children and one screened tent for meal purposes may be allowed with prior approval of the park manager or designate depending on the size of the campsite.  No other structures or site alterations are permitted.
• A limit of six (6) people per campsite is allowed for non-immediate family groups.  Additional limits may be applied in specific parks at certain times.
• Visitors to campsites must possess and display a valid park entry permit.  Visiting hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.  Information about who is occupying a campsite will not be released without written consent from the person(s) occupying the site.
• Grey water/sewage must be contained and disposed of at disposal sites.  Disposal of grey water/sewage on the ground is prohibited.
• Fires are allowed in park provided fireplace/barbecues only.  Propane or other non-wood burning portable barbeques are acceptable for cooking purposes.
• Removable ground level decks/landings to a maximum of 80 sq. ft. (7.43 m. sq.) will be allowed, upon approval of the park manager or designate.
• The park determines the use of power plants/generators in campgrounds.  The park may restrict hours of use.
• Any combination of tarps may not exceed 400 sq. ft. (37.16 m. sq.).  Usage of tarps will be determined upon the approval of the park manager or designate.
• All camping units and vehicles, other than tents and truck campers, must be legally registered and display a current, valid license plate at all times when on park land.
• All vehicles must be licensed and kept on roadways and parking lots.  Only two (2) vehicles are allowed at each campsite at any time.  One (1) watercraft per site is allowed.  Visitors are to park their vehicles in designated visitor parking areas where available.
• The permit holder, their family and guests shall comply at all times with all permit conditions and regulations.  The permit holder is responsible for the conduct and behaviour of their family and guests.  Everyone must observe all campground regulations and conditions.  Rowdy behaviour or excessive noise is not permitted at any time.
• Pets must be kept leashed and attended at all times.  Pet owners must ensure that pet litter is cleaned up.  Pets are not permitted in public structures, on beaches and in swimming areas.  Please be considerate of your neighbours.
• Alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the permit holder’s camping unit, and on their assigned site, in accordance with The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, as per Section 107 (1) per 139(1).
• Major appliances are restricted to those fixed in the camping unit/contained within the original unit’s construction.
• Lights are restricted to a maximum of 12 patio lights (one string) or one (1) section of rope lights per site.  All lights must be CSA approved.
• Failure to comply with the above conditions and Parks Act and Regulations may result in eviction.

Seasonal Campers Only

• Check season dates with the park of your choice.  Transfer to an alternate site may be required after the Labour Day weekend until September 30^th.
• If a refund for a site is requested prior to park opening date all camping fees are returned.  If a refund is requested after park opening date (whether or not the camping unit is on site) refunds will be calculated as follows: the site type per night rate x the number of nights from park opening date (May 17, 2012) until the date of the refund request = the camping fee charge.  The camping fee charge amount will be subtracted from the seasonal camping fee collected. If the seasonal fee collected is more than the camping fee charge, a refund is available.  The refund can only be applied to the credit card used in the original transaction.  If the credit card used in the original transaction cannot be provided, or the fee was originally paid by cheque or money order, the refund will be mailed.  The park specific entry permit will also be returned.
• Permit holders shall not rent, sell, sublet, assign or otherwise transfer the assigned site.
• Seasonal sites are valid only for the park they are purchased in.
• The park administration office is to be notified if the camping unit is to be removed from the seasonal site for any time period.  The park reserves the right to assign the campsite to another camper for the vacated period.  Notice of 24 hours is required when returning to a seasonal site.
• All camping units must be movable upon 24 hours notice.  At the end of the season, the camping unit must be removed from the campsite.  Winter trailer storage is available at some locations.
• When vacating the campsite at the end of the season, the permittee must remove all personal property and restore the site to its original condition.  If the site is not restored to its original condition, the ministry reserves the right to restore the site and charge the associated costs of restoration to the camper.
• Failure to comply with the above conditions and Parks Act and Regulations may result in eviction and/or loss of the campsite for the season.