Saskatchewan Regional Park
Antelope Lake Regional Park
Gull Lake area, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Golf and water recreation
- Playground on site
30A service; tent and group camping
May 15 – Sep 15
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Best National Parks for Camping
Drive-in loops, oTENTik villages and lake-edge tent pads — these are the parks where camping is the experience, not an afterthought.
Who it's for
Tent and RV campers, families.
Best season
June–September; reservations from January.
Editor's tip
Book the day reservations open — Banff and Pacific Rim sell out in minutes.
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Beyond the parks
Public Campgrounds Beyond the Parks
Community-run and regional campgrounds that sit outside the national park system — quieter, cheaper and often the smarter overnight when the marquee parks are full.
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Assiniboia Regional Park
Assiniboia, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Campground beside the town Aquatic Centre
- Park spans the golf course, Willows Dam and Centennial Park
15 electric and 2 non-electric campsites; modern showers and washrooms
May 21 – Sep 30
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Atton's Lake Regional Park
Cut Knife area, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Spring-fed lake with sandy beach
- Golf and boating
15/20/30A plus non-serviced sites; dump station
May 8 – Sep 30
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Bengough Regional Park
Bengough, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Pool, hiking and golf
- Near Castle Butte
Serviced RV sites and camping; dump station
May 1 – Oct 15
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Big Manitou Regional Park
Marsden, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Saline lake and beach
- Paddling and golf
30A plus non-powered sites; dump station
May 1 – Sep 15
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Big River Regional Park
Big River, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Cowan Lake fishing and boat launch
- Playground on site
Serviced and non-serviced sites
Mid-May – fall
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Biggar & District Regional Park
Biggar, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Small valley park setting
- Close to town services
Camping with mixed services
May 15 – Sep 15
Municipal / community campground
Binscarth Park & Pool
Binscarth, Manitoba
Tent RV
- Largest outdoor heated pool on the Yellowhead Highway
- More than 50 years of continuous operation
9 full-service and 36 serviced sites plus tenting areas; showers; dump station; heated outdoor pool with slide; mini golf; Wi-Fi
Seasonal, roughly May – October
Municipal / community campground
Birtle Riverside Campground and Park
Birtle, Manitoba
Tent RV
- Sloping sandy beach with supervised swimming on the Birdtail River
- River walkway, gardens and an on-site museum
Electric sites; free firewood; lifeguarded beach; tennis, pickleball and kayak rental; dog park
May – September
Common questions
Best National Parks for Camping — FAQ
Which national park has the best camping in Canada?+
Banff and Jasper are the marquee answers — but Fundy, Prince Edward Island, Pacific Rim and Riding Mountain rival them with smaller crowds. The 'best' depends on what you want: oTENTiks, RV hookups, beachfront, or true backcountry.
When do Parks Canada campground reservations open?+
Mid-January through early March, staggered by park. Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay typically open first; Atlantic parks in February.
Is camping cheaper at provincial parks?+
Often yes — provincial sites typically run $25–$40 versus $30–$45 for federal. See our provincial park camping guide for region-by-region picks.
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