Campers will once again be able to access sites throughout Prince Albert National Park beginning Monday. (Parks Canada SK/Twitter)

By Trevor Redden

Happy Campers

Camping resumes next week at Prince Albert National Park

Jun 19, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Outdoor enthusiasts will have some more options beginning next week.

Parks Canada announced Friday camping services will resume at Prince Albert National Park starting June 22. This includes access to front and backcountry campgrounds, and several other facilities throughout the park.

According to Carla Flaman, external relations manager with the Northern Prairies Field Unit of Parks Canada, some sites will be available to the public immediately while others are only for those who had already reserved.

“Beginning June 22, we’ll see camping at Red Deer and Beaver Glen campgrounds open to visitors that have existing reservations. First come first serve campgrounds such as Namekus, Sandy Lake, the Narrows, and all backcountry campgrounds continue to be first come first serve so they’re available,” Flaman said.

Online reservations for Red Deer and Beaver Glen front country camp sites are not available right now but should be open in the coming weeks.

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The COVID-19 pandemic will limit certain services, with all shower facilities, the Nature Centre, oTENTik camp sites at Beaver Glen, and all large group activities remaining suspended until further notice.

Conversely, visitors will have access to the Visitor Centre, all day-use areas and kitchen shelters, viewing towers at Spruce River Highlands and Height of Land, and all lakes and trails.

Flaman pointed out that all visitors to the park must follow provincial guidelines regarding group size, social distancing, and proper hygiene like hand washing, but said there is still lots to do in the park.

“There are lots of opportunities to explore nature, the Boreal forest, the lakes, and we ask people to do that with safety in mind,” Flaman said. “There are lots of amenities within the townsite of Waskesiu that visitors can enjoy, and if you’re looking for the accessible wilderness it’s just a short walk or hike away, so there’s lots to see and do in the park this summer.”

All visitors to the park are asked to plan ahead by checking the Prince Albert National Park website before they travel to find out what is open, what they can expect, and how to prepare for their visit.

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