Namekus Lake Campground

Located 10 km south of Waskesiu off of Highway #263, Namekus Lake campground is on the shores of Namekus Lake. This small, peaceful lake provides campers with easy access to the unspoiled natural wonders of Prince Albert National Park. Namekus Lake is closed to motorized watercraft making it the perfect destination for those seeking a true natural experience without the challenges of backcountry travel.

Namekus Lake Campground can accommodate tents and camping units up to a maximum of 24ft.

* Review all camping safety, regulations and etiquette before departure.

Namekus Lake Campground features:

• 14 back-in, unserviced, non-reservable campsites
• 6 unserviced, non-reservable walk-in tenting sites
• Pit toilets
• Firewood (permit must be purchased at the self-registration kiosk)
• Fish cleaning station
• Easy access to excellent fishing, canoeing and kayaking
• Non-reservable, campground operates on a “first come first served” self-registration basis

Each campsite includes:

• Picnic table
• Fire-pit (A fire permit must be purchased when checking in at self-registration)
• Raised, gravel camping area

Please note:

There is no water supply available at the Namekus Lake Campground however potable water is supplied at the Beaver Glen Campground in Waskesiu and the sanitation dump/fill station (3km south of Sandy Lake).

Namekus Lake is closed to motorized watercraft.

Wi-Fi is available within the town of Waskesiu. For more information on commercial services and facilities available in Waskesiu visit the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce.

Campground check in / check out 

• On arrival drive through the campground and choose a site and set-up prior to registration
• Note the site number and immediately return to the self-registration kiosk and fill in one of the envelopes provided
• Place cash or cheque into the envelope, or fill out credit card information, making sure to include payment in full for all registered nights and fire permits.*
• Remove the permit stub portion.
• Deposit the envelope into the vault next to the self-registration kiosk
• Place permit stub on site post

* If you prefer to pay by debit, set up camp first and then visit the Visitor Centre in Waskesiu to make payment.

Check in time is 2:00 p.m.

Check out time is 11:00 a.m.

Additional information:

• Camping safety, rules and etiquette
• Fee information

Namekus Lake Campground Map

Namekus Lake Campground Map — Text version

The map is labelled Namekus Lake Campground. This map shows the Namekus Lake Campground from a bird’s eye view. The map depicts the locations of each campsite and the amenities offered in the campground. There are a total of 20 campsites shown on the map.
The legend includes:
1. A blue square with a white “P”. This symbol indicates the parking areas at the Namekus Lake Campground. There are two parking areas. One is located at the entry to the campground, and the other is located at the entry to the walk-in campsites.
2. A blue square with a toilet symbol. This symbol indicates the washroom facilities available at the Namekus Lake Campground. There are two washrooms. One is located at the parking lot adjacent to the entry of the campground, the other is located adjacent to site number 15.
3. A blue square with a fish and a knife. This symbol indicates the fish cleaning stations at the Namekus Lake Campground. There is one fish cleaning station, parallel to the beach.
4. A blue square with a picnic table indicates picnic areas. There are two picnic areas: one is located at the beach near the parking lot at the entrance of the campground, and the other is located near the parking lot at the entry to the walk-in campsites.
5. A blue square with a person depositing waste into a bin. This symbol indicates waste disposal areas within the campground. There is one waste disposal area located next to the fish cleaning station.
6. A blue square with a white question mark indicates the information and self registration kiosk. This is located at the entrance to the campground.