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  • Jun-30,2024: "A bit of everything, apart from crowds."
  • Jul-7,2023: "A magical place"
  • Aug-12,2022: "Quintessential Saskatchewan, but not flat and not boring! Just get off the Trans-Canada Highway!"
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SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.
Latitude: 49.16927° N,
Longitude: -107.6269° W
​Connect with national treasures and see some of the rarest wildlife in Canada as you explore the West Block's Frenchman River Valley. Catch a glimpse of a Short-horned Lizard, Plains Bison or spy on the comical Black-tailed Prairie Dogs. Hike the breathtaking badlands of the East Block or take a drive along the scenic paved Badlands Parkway. Join a guided program to discover astonishing paleontological secrets exposed in the eroding layers of earth or to learn more about prairie conservation. For a current list of programs and their availability, please visit the website.

Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Reservations are required for the Frenchman Valley and Rock Creek campgrounds, and for back country camping through the Parks Canada Reservation System.
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Saskatchewan Tourism

Grasslands National Park | Burrowing Owls - Day with a Specialist

Grasslands National Park

Jul 18, 2025 to Jul 19, 2025

Burrow into a one-of-a-kind Saskatchewan backcountry birding experience! Join an expert team for a unique birding experience in Saskatchewan's Grasslands National Park - West Block! Guided by park staff, you and eleven others will visit a remote prairie dog colony to observe Burrowing Owls raising their young. The 10 km round-trip hike offers opportunities to learn about grassland habitats and spot other birds. Highlights include meeting a national park biologist, participating in owl observation, and learning about the owls' survival challenges. Choose from two available dates on July 18 or 19 and meet at the Frenchman Valley Campground, West Block, at 5 a.m. for a 4-5 hour tour. Space is limited. Ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling the visitor centre at 1-877-345-2257. Registration opens January 27, 2025.
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Grasslands National Park | Fossil Fever

Grasslands National Park

Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025

Spend a day uncovering the secrets of ancient dinosaurs during Fossil Fever at Grasslands National Park's - East Block, beginning at Rock Creek Campground. The Badlands were the site of one of the first discoveries of dinosaur fossils in Canada, and scientists today continue to unlock the mystery of a time when prehistoric creatures wandered the jungle on what is now the Canadian Prairie. As part of the five-day Fossil Fever event August 12 to 16, small groups get a hands-on lesson as they accompany a crew of paleontologists from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum on a day’s dig. Wild scenery, lunch in the badlands and five hours of finding hidden gems such as fossils are all included in your Fossil Fever registration. Spend the evening with the paleontologists during Fossil Talks as they share their adventures. Space is limited. Ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling the Visitor Centre at 1-877-345-2257. Registration opens January 27, 2025.
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Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours | Cypress Hills – Grasslands National Park Birding Tours

Grasslands National Park, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Cypress Hills

May 10, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025

Join experienced local birding guide, Stan Shadick from Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours, for any of a variety of birding tours visiting Saskatchewan's Great Sandhills, Cypress Hills and/or Grasslands National Park. Both novice and experienced birdwatchers are welcome. The tours take in the best birding hotspots in southwestern Saskatchewan.
The tours begin in Saskatoon but can also be joined at Swift Current or Maple Creek. Package price includes guiding services for each group of 1-4 persons travelling in a single vehicle.​
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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting May Weekend Retreat

Val Marie

May 2, 2025 to May 4, 2025

 Discover a unique experience at Grasslands National Park with the Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting Retreat at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast. This retreat is perfect for everyone, whether you're an artist or not, providing a supportive space to explore personal growth through intuitive painting. No prior painting skills are required.

The retreat costs $485 per person, covering two nights at Sky Story, a Saturday supper, all workshop sessions, and materials. Opt out of accommodations for $325 per person. Returning attendees enjoy a 10% discount. Join us from Friday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.


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West Block Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 13, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 13, daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Rates And Discounts

See Park Fees​. 
  • Online reservations
  • Self-registration

Certifications and Affiliations

  • Cypress Hills - Grasslands Destination Area member

Access

  • Backcountry
  • Country / Rural
  • Wilderness

Services

  • EV charging station
  • Firewood - for purchase
  • Guided tour
  • Interpretive program
  • Self-guided tour

Amenities

  • 30 amp service
  • 50 amp service
  • Drinking water
  • Electric sites
  • Equestrian camping
  • Firepit
  • Interpretive signage
  • Nature trails
  • No. of electric sites: 44
  • Non-electric sites
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic shelter
  • Picnic tables
  • Primitive sites
  • Tenting sites

Activities

  • Birding / Wildlife viewing
  • Camping
  • Cycling
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Nature appreciation
  • Stargazing

Inclusive Travel

  • Barrier-free campsites
  • Family friendly
  • Pet friendly

Language Services

  • French

Maps & Docs

Contact Info

Phone(s): 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 306-750-0937 (Rock Creek Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) | 1-877-737-3783 (Camping Reservations) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca

West Block Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 13, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 13, daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.

Latitude: 49.16927° N, Longitude: -107.6269° W

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​Connect with national treasures and see some of the rarest wildlife in Canada as you explore the West Block's Frenchman River Valley. Catch a glimpse of a Short-horned Lizard, Plains Bison or spy on the comical Black-tailed Prairie Dogs. Hike the breathtaking badlands of the East Block or take a drive along the scenic paved Badlands Parkway. Join a guided program to discover astonishing paleontological secrets exposed in the eroding layers of earth or to learn more about prairie conservation. For a current list of programs and their availability, please visit the website.

Please plan ahead and check the Parks Canada website for the most up-to-date information on hours of operation and what to expect when you arrive. Reservations are required for the Frenchman Valley and Rock Creek campgrounds, and for back country camping through the Parks Canada Reservation System.

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Location Information

SW Saskatchewan. Frenchman Valley Campground is located in the West Block, 1 hour S of Swift Current. Rock Creek Campground is located in the East Block, 2 hours S of Moose Jaw.

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lat. 49.16927° N, long. -107.6269° W

Contact Info

Phone: 306-774-2227 (Frenchman Valley Campground) | 306-750-0937 (Rock Creek Campground) | 1-877-345-2257 (Visitor Centre) | 1-877-737-3783 (Camping Reservations) |
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca

Travel Offers

Grasslands National Park | Burrowing Owls - Day with a Specialist

Jul 18, 2025 to Jul 19, 2025

STARTING AT: $143.36

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Grasslands National Park | Fossil Fever

Aug 12, 2025 to Aug 16, 2025

STARTING AT: $109

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Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours | Cypress Hills – Grasslands National Park Birding Tours

May 10, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025

STARTING AT: $1490

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Sky Story Bed & Breakfast | Nature in Me© Intuitive Painting May Weekend Retreat

May 2, 2025 to May 4, 2025

STARTING AT: $485

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Grasslands National Park - Wildlife viewing in the West Block; Photo: Parks Canada
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Grasslands National Park - Wildlife viewing in the West Block; Photo: Parks Canada