Saskatchewan Provincial Parks’ annual campsite reservation launch saw thousands of successful bookings take place over a two-week period, from April 12 to 23.
A total of 43,566 nightly, group and seasonal campsite reservations were made during the launch, which was an increase of 110 per cent compared to the 2020 bookings; but then, only 50 per cent of sites were available due to COVID restrictions. 2021 numbers were an increase of 65 per cent compared to the 2019 bookings.
The province says there are still plenty of campsites available throughout the weekdays this summer, into September. Those who were unable to reserve their desired site are encouraged to check back to the reservation system often as changes and cancellations do happen.
Provincial park campgrounds officially open Thursday.
An alcohol and recreational cannabis ban are in effect for the May long weekend from today to Monday in all provincial park and recreation site campgrounds.