In the vast mixed-grass prairies along the Montana border, an adventure like no other awaits among the star-filled skies of Saskatchewan. Grasslands National Park is a top choice for RVers this summer, filled with abundant wildlife.

Here’s what you need to know about RV sites, amenities, and activities that the park has to offer …

RV sites and amenities

Known for its free-range plains bison, the national park is located 330 km southwest of Weyburn, 415 km southwest of Watrous and roughly 425 km south of Martensville. It also has two RV-accessible campgrounds.

Nestled into the mixed-grass prairies, in the heart of West Block, Frenchman Valley has 20 electrical RV sites, including three pull-through sites and one wheelchair-accessible area. The campground also sits on the Frenchman River, has fire pits, picnic tables, and a nearby Coulee Centre for cooking, eating and park programs. An additional four oTENTik units (tent‑cabin style) are popular and on site.

From mid‑May to September 30, drinking water taps are available as well.

Rock Creek Campground has 24 front‑country RV sites, all with 50‑amp electric hookups. The campground is big‑rig friendly and includes pull‑through sites. It also has picnic tables, fire pits, an RV dump station and free Wi-Fi. An additional eight oTENTik units are also available.

Activities

The park is Canada’s darkest designated Dark Sky Preserve, meaning it is a protected area dedicated to eliminating light pollution, and preserving nighttime darkness. By doing so it allows for stargazing, with many getting to experience a huge collection of stars referred to as the Milky Way — the preserve is also recognized by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

The two campgrounds offer great views of the stars —  Badlands Parkway parking areas feature unobstructed views roughly 170 km west of Frenchman Valley. 70-Mile Butte and Eastend Trail are two elevated areas that also have great viewpoints, both within a one to two hour drive of the campgrounds.

Broken Hills Trail is a moderate 5 km loop hiking trail that has mule deer and panoramic park views. Another in Timbergulch Trail is much more difficult on the 16 km hike with high elevation gain. The Valley of 1000 Devils Trail is also a challenging hike overlooking the Hellfire Creek basin, spanning 10 km.

The Valley of 1,000 Devils features dinosaur fossil sites, teepee rings and Indigenous burial sites. Wildlife and bird watching is common with sightings of pronghorn antelope, black-tailed prairie dogs, burrowing owls, swift foxes, and prairie rattlesnakes.

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