Blackstrap Provincial Park
Dundurn, SK S0K 1K0, Canada
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About This Campsite
Welcome to Blackstrap Provincial Park
Blackstrap Provincial Park offers a beautiful and serene escape just minutes from Saskatoon, perfect for those who enjoy nature, bird-watching, and lakeside relaxation. With its charming trails and private lake access, it's an ideal spot for both day trips and overnight camping.
Location:
While the exact address isn't listed, it is conveniently located near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, accessible in about 25 to 40 minutes by car, depending on route.
Visitor Experience:
- Recreational Opportunities: Enjoy lovely trails for walking and bird-watching. The park features a mirror-like lake perfect for calm mornings and lakeside views.
- Accommodations: Campsites offer picnic tables, BBQ/fire pits, and new restroom facilities, though some find the number of amenities surprisingly sparse compared to the available space.
- Must-Have Items: Bug spray is a necessity due to the notable presence of mosquitoes and some ticks.
Tips for a Great Visit:
- For ease of navigation, verify your route in advance to avoid unexpected detours due to seasonal road closures.
- Booking incurs a notable fee; travel flexibility may help avoid this cost during off-peak times.
- Would-be bar-goers will enjoy the Tiki Bar onsite, though it's worth preparing for the occasional wasp.
Overall Thoughts:
Blackstrap Provincial Park reflects the tranquility of Saskatchewan's natural beauty, with its picturesque setting and ample outdoor activities. Minor logistical hurdles like booking fees and navigation challenges can be an inconvenience, but these are easily managed with advance preparation, making the park a recommended destination for nature lovers and peace seekers.
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Reviews
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Chris Partridge
05/21/2024
I really enjoyed stopping here for 2 nights. The pitch was good and pretty level with picnic bench & BBQ/Firepit. There are a couple of trails we went walking along and with Merlin, identified so many birds, taking photos of quite a few in the scrubby woodland dotted around the meadows. We did get the downside of this with around a dozen dog ticks, but worth it especially for the birds. The lake was also quite pretty especially the first morning when it was mirror-like. They'd just finished a new wasroom block, which was beautiful, but oddly sparce of toilets, urinals and showers for the huge amount of space. It was like a high end boutique with a lot of floor and not much stuff. The showers were free and hot though. The 2 things I've marked it down for is the ridiculous $11 booking fee (we booked 1 night at Battleford and this added on $11 for that too). If we knew it was relatively empty, we could have avoided it altogether. The other thing is in the Email receipt in the Note section, there was nothing about the fact you cannot enter the site from the south and we came from the south. Google maps took us on a pac man journey around small stoned farm roads with each way to the park blocked and locked by a Parks gate. So we arrived much later than we should have. When we mentioned this to staff at the office on the last morning, they said they couldn't change it as it was run in America. Pfffff to that I thought. Change those and it'd be 5 stars.
Pooja Yagnik
05/20/2024
It’s beautiful place to visit in summer 😍😍specially for one who likes calm place nd calm clean water. Yes there’s a lot of mosquitoes but it’s common 😅 take your bug spray nd enjoy sunny day. Has also enough benches to sit. Also it’s very close to Saskatoon just take 25 min to reach and spend a day or good for camping.
Waseem Khan
08/25/2024
Great park experience, just minutes away from Saskatoon. Amazing lakeside spots for camping and picnic. Highly recommend.
Aishwarya parekh
05/22/2024
Blackstrap had some beautiful trails. It's really easy to access and all connected to a path. Campsite had a private lake access. Completely relaxing and enjoyable.Onlyy 40 minutes away from Saskatoon!!!!:)
Cynthia S (Cyn)
09/18/2024
We went there to go to the Tiki Bar. It was a great atmosphere. Only down fall was the crazy wasps. Good lord. That was just crazy! We didn’t go to the park really. We were only there for the little bar. 🤣😂