ATTENTION: Water levels are lower than usual at Candle Lake. Review water levels prior to entering the water with boats and use caution when utilizing boat launches. Sandy Bay boat launch is quite shallow and under review, large boats may not be able to launch. For more information, contact Candle Lake Provincial Park at 306-929-8423.
ATTENTION: Effective Monday, September 23, the boat launch at Minowukaw Campground will be closed for the season.
Description:
Well-known for its sandy beaches, clear water and surrounding forest, Candle Lake Provincial Park is a premier camping destination with various outdoor opportunities to be enjoyed. Home to a large, shallow beach, this park is a great destination for families with small children. Fish for walleye, pike, perch, burbot and whitefish in one of the park's lakes or creeks, or enjoy a hike on the boardwalks out to the Minowukaw Sand Dunes.
Conveniently located next to the resort village of Candle Lake to satisfy all of your service and amenity needs, Candle Lake Provincial Park is a destination the entire family can enjoy!
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:
- Barrier-free campsites
- Barrier-free washroom/shower
- Beach
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Drinking water
- Entry Gate
- Firepit
- Firewood
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing - Northern pike
- Fishing - Walleye
- Fishing - Yellow perch
- Garbage
- Golfing
- Groceries / Supplies
- Group Camping
- Information Center
- Interpretive Programs
- Laundry
- Mini golf
- Modern Washroom
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- Picnic Tables
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Propane
- Sailing
- Service Center
- Sewage disposal
- Showers
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Trailer Sewage Dump
- Wheelchair access
Getting There:
Visitor Reception Center: Located at #50 Hwy 265 (5.3 km NW of Junction 120 and 265)
Sandy Bay Campground: Located on Hwy 265 (12.3 km NW of Junction 120 and 265)
Minowukaw Campground: Located on Beach Ave. Proceed on Hwy 120 for 10.5 km, past the junction of Hwy 120 & Hwy265. Turn west on Beach Ave and proceed 1.5 km to the entry gate on the left.
Fisher Creek (group campground): Located near Lakeview Rd. From Junction Hwy 120 and Hwy 265, proceed on Hwy 265 for 9.2km. Turn right at Lakeview Rd, then the next left into the camping and day use area.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
#50 Highway 265 P.O. Box 119
Candle Lake Provincial Park
SK
S0J 3E0
Phone Number:
Information:
(306)929-8400