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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks - Wake Up Your Senses

The Battlefords Provincial Park is your destination for a camping experience with a difference. Immerse yourself in nature, enjoying the slow pace of a day at the beach or on the water. Play a round of golf, hike a trail or take in a planned activity.

Or, make The Battlefords Provincial Park your home base while exploring the historic and recreational activities in and around the park. Visit one of the National Historic Parks in the area or head into North Battleford for a museum tour or a visit to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy yourself knowing you can end your day with your feet up by the campfire while you watch stars slowly take over the evening sky.

Wake up your senses in The Battlefords Provincial Park!

Camping

The Battlefords is a Reserve-a-Site park.  The Reserve-a-Site program opens January 1, 2009, for reserving sites on or after Thursday, May 14, 2009.  Click here for more information on the Reserve-a-Site program, or to access the online form (the online reservation form will be available as of January 1, 2009).

Select a cozy and secluded tenting site in the Centre Campground or slip the RV into one of the spacious sites in the North Campground.  Staging a group gathering or family reunion?  There are five group campgrounds situated throughout the park and a neat picnic pavilion near the main beach.  All campers have free access to service centres with hot showers, modern facilities and electrical outlets - the store at the beach offers concessions and fast food.  Or maybe you'd prefer to stay at the lodge, which features a licensed dining room, lounge and rooms overlooking the golf course and Jackfish Lake.

There are three major campgrounds with 317 campsites:

  • Electric Sites:  165 (near a service centre)
  • Non-electric Sites:  152 (near a service centre)
  • Group Sites:  8
  • Overflow Sites:  one overflow campground
  • Reserve-a-Site reservations are only available for South Campground

Group Camping

The Battelfords Provincial Park offers five group campgrounds that can be booked.  It is recommended that you book these group areas in advance to ensure availability.  To guarantee your group site, all bookings require payment of a non-refundable reservation fee and the first night's camping fees.  Camping fees are based on the site or unit minimum for the group area being booked.  Please contact the park office at (306) 386-2212 for more information.

Lakeview Group Campground:  Electrical Group Campground the can accommodate 15-20 camping units.  Located within walking distance of the core area of the park.

Willow Group Campground:  Electrical group campground that can accommodate 10-15 camping units.  Located in South Campground adjacent to the Recreation Hall.

Aspen Group Campground:  Non-electric group campground that can accommodate 10-15 units.  Located in South Campground.

Maple Group Campground:  Non-electric group campground that can accommodate 15-20 units.  Located in South Campground.

North Group Campground:  Non-electric group campground that accommodates 10 units.  Located within walking distance of the core area of the park.

Seasonal Camping

The Battlefords offers seasonal camping spots. 

Seasonal camping is complete for this year.  Information on 2009 seasonal camping will be posted on the Seasonal Camping page in the New Year.  To be placed on our mailing list and have the application forms for the 2009 season sent to you when they are available, please call the park office at (306) 386-2212 or email us at Battlefords@gov.sk.ca.  Thank you for your interest in the seasonal camping program.

In-Park Services

Saskatchewan Parks - The Battlefords Park

The Battlefords Provincial Park has a wide array of in park services to make your stay more comfortable.  From four season accommodation to grocery and food services, you’ll find most everything you need in the park; however, if you cannot find what you are looking for, the Battlefords are a short, half-hour drive away.

Recreation Hall:  Our spacious hall has everything you need to host your next gathering.  There are tables and chairs for 70 inside and picnic tables outside for extra seating.  The hall includes a couple of 32-cup coffee urns, a refridgerator, stove and sink (no dishes provided) and a large barbecue, designed for briquettes or wood, on the patio at the back of the hall.  The indoor bathrooms feature flush toilets.  Rental rate is $10/hour ($40 minimum charge) or $100/day and a deposit is required.

Jackfish Lodge Golf & Convention Centre:  58-room hotel accommodation, convention centre, licensed dining room and restaurant facilities features an 18-hole, grass-green golf course and driving range.  Phone (306) 386-2800 or call the Golf Clubhouse at (306) 386-2877 to book tee times.

Beachside Marina and Boat Rentals:  Rental of a variety of watercraft equipment including fishing boats, canoes, paddle boats, water trikes, and more.  Located at north end of the main beach by the boat launch.  Phone (306) 386-3336.

Beachside Store and Concession:  Fast food restaurant and store with groceries, camping supplies and souvenirs.  Located on the main beach of The Battlefords Provincial Park.  Phone (306) 386-2860.

Bigway Store:  Located in the resort village of Cochin, which is located 2 km south of the park entrance.  Phone (306) 386-3000.

Contact The Battlefords

The Battlefords Provincial Park
Box 100
COCHIN SK S0M 0L0

Phone: (306) 386-2212
Fax: (306) 386-2155
Email:  Battlefords@gov.sk.ca

Related Links

20 of our provincial parks allow you to pre-book your site through the Reserve-a-Site program.  You can rest easy knowing that you have your holiday planned.  The 2009 Reserve-a-Site program will begin accepting reservations at 12:00:01 a.m. on January 1, 2009.

With a multitude of campgrounds to choose from, escaping the crowds and finding your own sanctuary is easy.  Find information here on general camping, seasonal camping, group camping and the Reserve-a-Site program.

Fees for the Saskatchewan provincial park system are as of January 1, 2009.  Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change prior to the next operating system.


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