Danielson Provincial Park
The park opened to the public in 1971 and was named for former MLA Gustaf Herman Danielson. It is one of three provincial parks on Lake Diefenbaker, with the other two being Douglas Provincial Park and Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park.
Danielson Provincial Park's Visitor Centre is located between Lake Diefenbaker and Coteau Bay, and features numerous interactive displays about the Gardiner Dam and the river systems of southern Saskatchewan in addition to a café and beach.
Attractions and amenities
Danielson Provincial park has a variety of attractions and amenities ranging from camping to swimming to hiking.
There are three main campgrounds plus an overflow site. The three campgrounds are Shady Lane, Bayside, and Elmview and services offered include electric hookups, potable water, washrooms, showers, and sani-dumps. The park also has a sandy beach for swimming and a boat launch. Near the beach is a picnic area and a fish cleaning station.
There are two main trails in the park. The Great Trail, which is part of the Trans Canada Trail, and the Prairie View Nature Trail.
See also
References
- ^ "Danielson Provincial Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Lake Diefenbaker". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Provincial Parks". The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. University of Regina. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Douglas Provincial Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park". Tourism Saskatchewan. Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Danielson Provincial Park | Outdoorsy".
- ^ "Danielson Visitor's Center Beach".
- ^ "Campgrounds/RV Sites".
- ^ "Danielson Provincial Park Trails | Tourism Saskatchewan".
External links
Media related to Danielson Provincial Park at Wikimedia Commons