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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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    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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    Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 14, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Frenchman Valley Campground Reception (West Block), May 17 to Sep 2, daily 2 - 7 p.m. Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 14, daily 11 a.m. - 7 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

    Visitor Centre (in Val Marie), May 1 - Oct 14, daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Frenchman Valley Campground Reception (West Block), May 17 to Sep 2, daily 2 - 7 p.m. Rock Creek Campground Reception (East Block), May 1 to Oct 14, daily 11 a.m. - 7 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

    South - Grasslands National Park

    ​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

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    Cypress Hills – Grasslands National Park Birding Tours

    May 10, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025

    STARTING AT: $1490

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