Forest camping near Regina
Saskatchewan's capital offers one-of-a-kind cultural attractions and access to superb camping.
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Forest camping near Regina guide
Overview
The charms of Regina are many. Major draws to the city are that it is home to Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the massive T-Rex at the Royal Saskatoon Museum, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders football team. Plenty of campsites can be found in and around the city, and campers can go hiking and kayaking right in the city center at Wascana Park (one of North America's biggest urban parks). Visiting Regina also places you within a couple of hours' drive of some truly amazing camping spots.
Where to go
Regina Beach
Just 40 minutes outside the city, Regina Beach sits on the shores of Last Mountain Lake with a couple of campsites and lots of amenities—think an inflatables attraction on the lake, beachside grills, equipment rentals, watersport operators, fishing, and a golf course. Regina Beach hosts festivals and events throughout the summer months, and offers snowsports in winter, too.
Qu'Appelle Valley
Echo Valley Provincial Park is the major draw thanks to its camping and outdoor fun. Nearby, tour the valley's rolling plains and serene riverside, and see the town of Fort Qu’Appelle, home to a large municipal campsite by the water. Plenty more private campsites also dot the area.
Kenosee Lake
This small town serves as a hub for Moose Mountain Provincial Park, an area with lots of campgrounds and resorts catering to campers and RVers. You'll find all manner of cool things to do, from wilderness activities to horseback riding, with options for food and shopping, too.
When to go
If you’re looking for fine weather in Regina, your best bet is to visit between May and September. Summers on the prairies are usually beautiful and warm, leading to a ton of recreation on and around lakes in this province. That said, locals embrace winter head-on with opportunities for ice-fishing, snowmobiling, and other snowsports, so visiting in the shoulder seasons and winter can be fun too—it just depends on your definition of a good time.
Know before you go
- Exploring outside of Regina requires having your own wheels. Transportation options exist in the city, but exploring further than city limits is tough without a car or campervan.
- Black flies and mosquitoes can be brutal in Saskatchewan in summer, so bug spray is a must. The swarms tend to die down in fall, so many people plan camping trips later in the year to account for that.
- Although temperatures can get unbearably hot in summer, Regina still gets cold after dark, so pack a sweater or two. Fun fact: In Saskatchewan, hoodies are called "bunnyhugs."
