The best camping near Saskatoon

Within a few hours' drive of town, you'll find a range of incredible camping locations, from RV campsites to glamping yurts. It's best to book campsites in advance, or at least check to be sure that the park you wish to visit is open when you want to go. Some close in September for low season while others are open year-round. Pack plenty of bug spray in the summer months, as black flies seem especially vicious and huge on the prairies. It's also good to have a sweater, since temperatures can fall dramatically at night. Campers will need their own vehicle to get around Saskatchewan. Saskatoon has transit, but the city is surrounded by rural splendour and parks you'll want to see. You can also explore different options for camping near Saskatoon on Hipcamp.

Set on the South Saskatchewan River and known as the Paris of the Prairies, Saskatoon is somewhere you'll want to spend at least a day before heading out into the Saskatchewan wilderness. Its vibrant neighbourhoods are peppered with boutiques, galleries, and murals, plus the massive Remai Modern. The glorious Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a national historic site, offers trails through swishing grasslands that take you through 6,000 years of Indigenous history.

This park has two unique geographical features that make for incredible recreation opportunities: a manmade lake and the manmade Blackstrap Ski Hill, built for the 1971 Canada Winter Games. The lake is surrounded by sand and grass, so it's perfect for a day outside, while a boat launch encourages activities on the water. With lots of trails and serviced campsites, this is a fun spot to explore anytime. You can also explore different options for camping near Saskatoon on Hipcamp.