As southern Saskatchewan climbs its way out of the deep freeze, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks is giving residents something to set their sights on as spring approaches.

Although still a couple of months away, Sask. Parks has announced reservations for 2020 campsites are set to begin on Monday, April 13 for seasonal and Wednesday, April 15 for nightly and Camp-Easy.

Nightly reservations for campsites will open at 7 am on April 17, 2020, for Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas Provincial Park and Danielson Provincial Park.

Staggered launch dates and the queuing system will be implemented again in 2020 to help manage the volume of the site experiences.

The schedule for all parks across the province is as follows:

• Monday, April 13: Seasonal campsites• Wednesday, April 15: Pike Lake, The Battlefords, Narrow Hills, Blackstrap• Thursday, April 16: Bronson Forest, Meadow Lake, Makwa Lake, Lac La Ronge• Friday, April 17: Saskatchewan Landing, Douglas, Danielson• Monday, April 20: Buffalo Pound, Rowan’s Ravine, Echo Valley, Crooked Lake• Wednesday, April 22: Cypress Hills• Thursday, April 23: Duck Mountain, Good Spirit Lake, Greenwater Lake• Friday, April 24: Candle Lake, Great Blue Heron, Moose Mountain

“We are looking forward to another exciting camping season in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks,” said Gene Makowsky, Parks, Culture and Sports Minister. “Whether a seasoned-camper or first-time visitor, our parks continue to provide a variety of outdoor activities, programs and special events that offer unique and memorable experiences for all.”

The 2020 camping season will get underway starting on May 14.