Looking to explore over 3,800 square kilometers of boreal forest, over 1,500 lakes and quaint Saskatchewan hamlets and towns? Look no further. Prince Albert National Park has all of these and plenty of activities for families and visitors to explore this summer.

Here’s what you need to know about RV sites, lakes and towns, and further activities that the national park offers …

RV sites and amenities

Located in a deeply wooded forest, the park sits roughly 200 km north of Martensville, 270 km north of Watrous and 560 km northeast of Weyburn. There is also no shortage of places for RV campers, with five accessible campgrounds.

The largest campground, Beaver Glen, sits in the middle of the park beside Waskesiu Lake — a small village that has restaurants, plenty of outdoor and hiking activities and highly-rated golf courses. Beaver Glen also has 200 electrical sites and neighbors Red Deer campground that has 161 full-service sites.

The Narrows is on the northwest side of Waskesiu Lake, limits RVs to 27 feet and has 85 unserviced sites. The sandy shores of Namekus Lake campground are roughly 20 km north of Waskesiu, limits RVs to 24 feet, and has 20 unserviced sites. Sandy Lake, known for fishing, has 31 unserviced sites and also is located 35 km south of Waskesiu — Sandy Lake limits RVs to 27 feet.

Beaver Glen offers flush toilets, hot showers, water taps, RV dump and fill stations, shared camp kitchens, fire pits and firewood. Red Deer has toilets, showers, potable water and sani-dump stations. The park’s other campsites have fire pits, picnic tables, and washrooms or pit toilets.

Lakes to explore

Ajawaan Lake is famous for Grey Owl’s Cabin beaver lodge, which was named after Archibald Belaney, a famous naturalist who lived there in 1932 for six years. Belaney, nicknamed Grey Owl, got the name after writing books on wilderness and for having extensive expertise on beavers. The lake also has a grave site to remember his legacy and is located roughly 40 km northeast of Waskesiu.

Kingsmere Lake is another popular choice, with crystal-clear water for swimming. It is roughly 30 km north of Waskesiu and requires walking to reach it. It is known for fishing, hiking and paddling.

Lavallee Lake, roughly 30 km northeast of Waskesiu, has Canada’s second-largest white-pelican colony and can be accessed off of Highway 263.

Activities and restaurants

Waskesiu Golf Course is a 18-hole, par 72 public course that features a grass driving range, power carts, practice greens and sand bunkers. It is consistently rated by Golf Canada inside the top 20 courses to play at in Canada. It is well known for having elk roam the fairways, allowing for photo opportunities. It also has a family restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Waskesiu Lake, Sandy Lake and Kingsmere Lake also have plenty of opportunities for fishing. Some of the species include northern pike, walleye and trout. Visitors can also rent electric and non-electric bikes at the Grey Owl Center and explore several kilometers of trails around Waskesiu Lake.

Evergreen Cafe and Wine Bar, and Mackenzie’s dining room are also great spots for coffee and meals in Waskesiu. For those looking for Italian cuisine, Restaurant Pietro is highly rated for more of an upscale dining option.

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