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
Discovery collection
Best National Parks for Hiking
From rim-to-rim alpine traverses to ocean-floor walks, these parks are built for footsteps.
Who it's for
Day hikers and multi-day backpackers.
Best season
July–September above the tree line.
Editor's tip
Check trail conditions on Parks Canada the day of — snow lingers into July.
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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.
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
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Canwood Regional Park
Canwood, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Boreal forest trails
- Golf on site
Electrified and seasonal sites; showers
May 1 – Sep 30
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Carlton Trail Regional Park
Langenburg / Spy Hill, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Swimming lake and fishing lake
- Golf and trails
30A plus water; camping
May 1 – Sep 30
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Clearwater Regional Park
Kyle area, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Spring-fed lake and paddling
- Golf and hiking
60+ campsites; mixed camping
May 15 – Sep 7
Saskatchewan Regional Park
Dunnet Regional Park
Avonlea, Saskatchewan
Tent RV
- Named Saskatchewan's Regional Park of the Year in 2020
- Heated outdoor pool, 18-hole golf and boating on Reg Watson Reservoir
Campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and central water taps; firewood for sale
May 14 – Sep 27 (weather permitting)
Common questions
Best National Parks for Hiking — FAQ
What's the most famous hike in Canada?+
Plain of Six Glaciers (Banff), Skyline Trail (Jasper), Skyline Trail (Cape Breton Highlands), Berg Lake (Mount Robson), and the Long Range Traverse (Gros Morne) are all candidates.
Do I need a permit to hike in national parks?+
Day-use is included with park entry. Backcountry overnights require a Wilderness Pass and reservations, both via Parks Canada.
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