The Battlefords Provincial Park, located along Jackfish Lake in Cochin, Saskatchewan, Canada rests in the heart of Sunset Country, a section of Saskatchewan known for its waterways, recreation, and world-class fishing.
The Battlefords Provincial Park is one of Saskatchewan’s recreational provincial parks. The park, created with the intent to preserve the wilderness while providing abundant recreation, is one of the area’s most visited parks because it offers a mix of camping choices paired with plenty of fun activities geared to people of all ages and interests. RV campers who stay overnight have landscapes that are reminiscent of backwoods camping close to the comforts of home.
The park offers more than just fun things to do and see. The facility has a place for campers to get groceries and supplies, a laundry facility, a concession stand with snacks and other treats for sale, and a clean restroom and changing area located near the beach. The beach and the water is the park’s main draw because it gives vacationers a place to swim, get sun, and play sports. If sitting lakeside isn’t enough, there are boat rentals and some of the best fishing opportunities around. In addition to the comforts that many people desire on vacation, there are activities, events, games, and plenty of outdoor space to get outside and enjoy the beautiful Saskatchewan, which is what you will want to do when you visit The Battlefords Provincial Park.
The Battlefords Provincial Park is a seasonally operating park located 110 miles (178 km) northwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and 257 miles (415 km) east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Guests visiting the park and camping overnight must pay a vehicle park entry fee in addition to the cost of the campsite. You may pay for both fees when reserving your site, or you may pay your park entry fee upon arriving at the park.
If you are staying overnight, be aware that many of the sites permit campers larger than 50 feet in length. Contact the office for site specifics if your RV or camper is larger than 50 feet to see if your rig will fit in your desired campground.
The Center Campground is a two-looped, pet-friendly campground. Some of the sites have views of the water, and many of the spaces accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet in length. Campers may choose from non-electric sites or sites with 15 and 30 amp electrical service, and all of the sites, regardless of services, have a fire pit and a picnic table. This campground has amenities like trash bins, modern restrooms, showers, a laundry room, a playground, picnic shelters, ample parking, and access to drinking water, a dump station, and proximity to the camp store. Sites that don’t have electricity may run generators when the campsite is occupied, and generators are only permitted intermittently between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am. All Saskatchewan provincial parks are quiet zones 24 hours a day.
The North Campground is a large, pet-friendly campground that offers electrical-only sites. The spaces have both 15 and 30 amp hookups as well as a picnic table and a fire ring. Many of the sites are large and accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet in length. This campground has modern restrooms, drinking water, showers, a playground, firewood sales, and trash bins. All Saskatchewan provincial parks are quiet zones 24 hours a day, so please keep noise to a minimum. Since this campground is an electrical-only campground, generators are not permitted.
The South Campground is a large, two looped camping area that is near the recreation hall and the day use area. This electric-only campground has large sites, many which accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet in length. All of the sites are pet-friendly and have 15 and 30 amp electrical hookups as well as fire pits and picnic tables. Campers staying in the South Campground have access to drinking water, modern restrooms, showers, trash bins, a laundry facility, a playground, firewood sales, and a dump station. All Saskatchewan provincial parks are quiet zones 24 hours a day, so please keep noise to a minimum. Since this campground is an electrical-only campground, generators are not permitted.
Jackfish Lake is the ideal lake to bring your kayak or canoe to paddle and explore the water. The boat launch and trailer parking area are located near the north end of the Center Campground, so it is easy to get to the lake from where you are staying. If you don’t have a boat of your own, the park has a boat rental facility where you can rent boats and paddle boats. The rental facility is located next to the boat launch, so everything you need is close by. If you want to know more about renting a boat or paddling, ask a member of the park staff.
If you prefer to explore a park on wheels rather than by walking, then a mountain bike ride is something you should add to your trip itinerary. Bring your bike and your biking gear and ride the natural and gravel terrain path that progresses from beginner to more advanced throughout the route. Because the trail is a designated mountain bike pathway, you shouldn’t have to worry about dodging dogs and hikers, so your ride should be swift, challenging, and fun.
If you are searching for a family-friendly activity that everyone will enjoy, then bring everyone to play a round of mini golf. You will find mini golf located near the north end of the day use area. The facility is open during the peak operating season and times vary depending on the day of the week. Golfing isn't included in the cost of camping; there is a minimal fee to play. For hours of operation and more information on mini golf, stop by the mini-golf facility.
Hikers who plan their camping vacations around provincial parks that have hiking trails will enjoy the two paths that run through The Battlefords Provincial Park. An easy hike, the Lakeside Trail, begins near the South Campground and runs .95 miles (1.5 km). The more challenging hike is a self-guided nature trail that runs near Jackfish Lake. The Cacti and Cranberries Interpretive Trail has a large hill and is better suited for more experienced hikers. For trail details, pick up a detailed park map upon your arrival.
If you are up for a challenge, and you enjoy activities that involve electronics, then you and your whole family will love geocaching. Geocaching is an electronic scavenger hunt that requires users to use a hand-held GPS unit to search for hidden treasure, or caches, in an area like a provincial park. The Battlefords has at least one cache hidden within the park’s boundaries. Interested cachers should download the coordinates to your device before heading to the park. The park does not rent devices; geocaching is an activity you bring with you anywhere in the world.
If you like to miniature golf, but you still enjoy your time on the regular greens, then take the time away to play a round of golf at the Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Center. Play golf overlooking Jackfish Lake, and experience the challenging 18-hole course along some of the most scenic places in the park. Before heading to the course, stop by the full-service pro shop to get the items you need to have a fun and successful day on the greens!
