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Grasslands National Park
Experience the solitude and wonder of the Southern Saskatchewan prairie landscape by day or night. Evidence of those who came before us is at your feet. Dinosaur fossils, the mass extinction boundary, hearth sites, tipi rings, bison drive lanes, and cellar depressions set among today’s living prairie.
Closure Notice
The backcountry loop in the west block of Grasslands National Park will be temporarily closed from Friday September 6 until Sunday September 15 for road maintenance. This includes the Molestead and Otter Basin back country camping areas. For more information, please contact the visitor centre at 1-877-345-2257
![Visitor enjoying the breathtaking views of the Milky Way at night from the Frenchman Valley Campground in the Dark Sky Preserve, in Grasslands National Park.](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/sk/grasslands/WET4/2023/feature/astronomie-astronomy2-640-22.jpg?modified=20221129192315)
Real, dark skies
The Grasslands National Park Dark Sky Preserve is one of the largest and darkest in Canada!
![Young adults out hiking on the 70 Mile Butte Trail at West Block, in Grasslands National Park.](http://pcweb2.azureedge.net/-/media/pn-np/sk/grasslands/WET4/2023/hero/randonnee-hiking3-640-22.jpg?modified=20221129193343)
Hiking adventures
Trails are one of the best ways for you to connect with the landscape and experience the immeasurable beauty and solitude of this park
Visiting Grasslands National Park
Activities and experiences
Things to do, trails, tours, programs, volunteering, camping, wildlife watching and more.
Plan your visit
How to get here, local attractions, hours of operation, museum, facilities and services.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Types of accommodations, oTENTiks and nearby accommodations.
Tours and programs
Guided tours, programs, workshops, and learning experiences.
Passes
Seasonal and annual admission passes.
Shop and reserve
Reservations for campsites, passes and Official merchandise.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, trail conditions, weather, seasonal safety, park regulations.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Use of drones
All Parks Canada places are ‘no drone zones’ for recreational use.
About Grasslands National Park
Culture and history
History, culture, cultural landscape, designation information.
Stewardship and management
Jobs, contact us, partners, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Nature and science
Conservation and science, animals, plants, the environment, and research.
Contact Grasslands National Park
General inquiries:
Visitor Centre: 1-877-345-2257
Frenchman Valley Campground (West Block):
1-306-774-2227
Rock Creek Campground (East Block):
1-306-750-0937
infopnprairies-grasslandsnpinfo@pc.gc.ca
For emergencies within the Park:
1-877-852-3100
Hours of operation
Open year-round
Some services and facilities are open only during the summer season
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