Meadow Lake Provincial Park Visitor Guide
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Meadow Lake Provincial Park Visitor Guide Tennis: The park offers two regulation-sized asphalt Trails tennis courts for visitor use at no charge. One is located Spanning 120 km, the Boreal Trail is the only destination just south of the Visitor Centre at Greig Lake and the backpacking trail in the Saskatchewan Provincial Park other at Kimball Lake north of the road entering the system. The Trail offers multi-day trips, backcountry Kimball Lake campground. camping and a variety of start and end points. Check Dutch Treat Mini-Golf: Located at Greig Lake this with park for conditions. challenging 18-hole mini-golf course also offers ice Boreal Trail Loops: cream treats. • Sandy Pines (5.2 km) Meadow Lake Provincial Park has a wide variety of • Dennis Creek (11.4 km) services, including grocery and convenience stores, • Wolf Bay (3km) watercraft rentals, resort and cabin accommodations and Trails within the park: more. • Gold Creek Trail (3.8 - 7.6 km) • Murray Doell Campground Trail (1.7 km) Nearby Services/Attractions • Little Raspberry Hiking Trail (6.3 km) • Humphrey Lake Trail (3.4 km) Dorintosh, Goodsoil and Pierceland: Bordering the park, • Wolf Bay Trail (Lac Des Iles) (3 km) these communities have facilities including restaurants, • Vivian Lake Trail (3.8 km) bars, groceries, gas and mechanical repairs. • New Branch Hiking Trail (10 km) Meadow Lake (40 kms): Full services. • Kimball Lake Interpretive Trail (1.5 km) Meadow Lake Golf Club: This 18-hole, public facility is • Haymeadow Trail (8 km) located 1.5 km south of the town of Meadow Lake with • White Birch Hiking Trail (2.2 km) a clubhouse, licensed dining room and pro shop. In-Park Services/Activities Northern Meadows Golf Club: South of the Lac Des Iles Visitor Centre: Located at Greig Lake, the centre offers park entrance, this 18-hole course features a driving exhibits and summer programs scheduled throughout range, rentals, pro shop, RV park, bed and breakfast as out the park during July & August. These interpreter-led well as a licensed dining room. activities are educational, recreational, family-oriented and fun for all ages. With more than 1,600 square kilometres Geocache: Several geocaches have been placed of lush boreal forest, throughout the park, see the Greig Lake Campground the park offers new experiences Visitor Centre for a detailed list. To place a geocache within the park you require written approval from the from one visit to the next. Park Manager. saskparks.com Featuring sparkling lakes refreshed by the winding Waterhen River, Meadow Lake Provincial Park is one of Saskatchewan’s largest and most popular summer destinations. Camping Meadow Lake Provincial Park features several large, full-service campsites with electricity, sewer and water hook-ups as well as non-electrified primitive campgrounds. Seasonal Camping: Available May long weekend until September long weekend. Exceptions apply – check with Boating park. All major lakes in the park offer boat launch Park Contact Information Group Camping: Looking for a group camping area for facilities however, smaller lakes do not accommodate Meadow Lake Provincial Park your next family gathering? Group camping reservations motorboats. Some lakes require a short portage with Box 70 Dorintosh, SK S0M 0T0 are available – must be made in advance. your canoe or kayak. Phone: 306-236-7680 or 306-236-7617 Email: [email protected] Beaches Fishing Camping/Park Information Meadow Lake Provincial Park boasts several beautiful Walleye and northern pike are found in more than 20 www.saskparks.com sand beaches. The larger ones are located at Kimball water bodies located throughout the park. Lake, Greig Lake, Murray Doell and Sandy Beach and Emergency Contact Information Lake trout are also found within Pierce Lake or in the include shower facilities. Beautiful beaches are also Park Watch (24HR): 1-800-667-1788 stocked waters of Vivian and Little Raspberry Lakes. found on many of the smaller lakes. Report Wildfires: 1-800-667-9660 RCMP (Police)/Ambulance/Fire: 911 TIP (Turn in Poachers/Polluters): 1-800-667-7561 Once emergency services are notified, Welcome to Meadow Lake Provincial Park then advise park office of situation. Please Remember: • Respect our parks – leave them as you find them. • Be aware and stay back from wildlife. • No lifeguards on beaches. Guardians assume responsibility of children’s safety at all times. • Pets are welcome, but not in public structures. Keep on leash at all times. • It is an offence to remove firewood from our parks. Did you know? A designated natural environment park, Meadow Lake Provincial Park remains largely saskparks.com undeveloped in an effort to protect the ecosystems that exist in and around the area. ML_VG21.