ATTENTION: The pool is closed August 26 to August 30 and September 3 to September 6, 2024. Last day of public swim is September 7, 12-4pm.
Fall Camping: Effective October 1, 2024 Buffalo Pound Provincial Park will have reduced services. Firewood (available 10a.m.-5p.m.) and pit/portable toilets will be available. Power, water, showers and the trailer dump station will not be available. For more information on services available, contact the park at 306-694-3229.
Description:
Located 20 minutes northeast of Moose Jaw, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park offers a balanced blend of nature and recreational opportunities. Once used by First Nations to corral bison, the park maintains a captive herd in a paddock that's situated among the area's scenic rolling hills.
This park offers excellent hiking and biking trails, fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Enjoy migrant waterfowl viewing at Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area and Marsh Boardwalk. A great location for day-trips and multiple-night camping alike, Buffalo Pound is the perfect choice for your next visit. For that perfect getaway with minimal effort and preparation, Buffalo Pound has two Camp-Easy sites available for booking.
Important Information:
Please read the following terms and conditions for visiting Saskatchewan Provincial Parks:
- A valid vehicle entry permit is required on all vehicles while in a provincial park. Entry can be purchased in advance of your arrival by visiting parks.saskatchewan.ca.
- If you purchased an annual vehicle entry permit online, it will be mailed to the mailing address associated with your reservation (allow a minimum two weeks for delivery).
- Permit holders are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their family and guests and must ensure all camping permit rules and regulations are being met.
- If you have a valid vehicle entry permit and a reservation, you can proceed directly to your campsite. You will be automatically checked in.
- Permit holders shall not rent, sell, sublet, assign or otherwise transfer their reserved campsite to another occupant.
- Pets are welcome in all our parks and must be on a leash no longer than two meters. Owners are responsible for the behavior of their pets at all times and must clean up after their pets. Pets are not allowed in public facilities or on the beach unless it is a designated pet friendly area.
- Consumption or display of an alcoholic beverage or cannabis in a public space is prohibited. Alcoholic beverages and cannabis may be consumed in the camping permit holder’s camping unit, and on their assigned campsite.
- To report park emergencies, enforcement or wildlife concerns, call Park Watch at 1-800-667-1788 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
- You are responsible for adhering to all of Saskatchewan Provincial Parks policies, rules and regulations. For more information see parks.saskatchewan.ca.
Services & Amenities:
- Axe throwing
- Barrier-free campsites
- Barrier-free washroom/shower
- Beach
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Children's activities
- Climbing wall
- Concession Lessee
- Convenience Store
- Cycling
- Disk Golf
- Drinking water
- Firepit
- Firewood
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Groceries / Supplies
- Group Camping
- Hiking
- Ice
- Interpretive Programs
- Laundry
- Mini golf
- Modern Washroom
- Nature trails
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- Picnic Tables
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Rent Canoes/Kayaks
- Sailing
- Sewage disposal
- Showers
- Swimming
- Telephone
- Wheelchair access
Getting There:
Travelling along Hwy #1, turn north on #301, follow until you intersects #202, turn right (east) and follow to the park gate.
Travelling along Hwy #2 north of Moose Jaw, turn right at #202 and follow to the park gate.
Traveling from Hwy #11, turn south at Chamberlain, follow Hwy #2 to south of Hwy #202, near Tuxford; follow Hwy 202 to the park gate.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Mailroom, 110 Ominica St West
Moose Jaw
SK
S6H 6V2
Phone Number:
Information:
(306)694-3229