Facilities and services

Grasslands National Park is divided into two blocks - East and West. Each Block is accessed through different communities, with a wide variety of services. Within the boundary of Grasslands National Park there are no services such as fuel, grocery, auto mechanic, or medical centres. Surrounding communities offer some of these services but hours of operation often vary seasonally, and are not 24/7. Please plan ahead and research your route as well as available services along that route. See local tourism page for information about surrounding communities.

Accessible facilities

West Block 
The Visitor Centre in Val Marie is wheelchair accessible and features larger washroom stall with hand rail. The Frenchman Valley Campground has a designated accessible site close to the vault toilets and a water tap. The Campground Reception is also wheelchair accessible. Lookouts are equipped with spotting scopes at lower heights.

East Block
The Rock Creek Campground Reception is accessible by wheel chair and there are wheelchair accessible vault toilets in two locations throughout the Campground. Lookouts are equipped with spotting scopes at lower heights.

Electric vehicle charging stations

There are 4 Electric vehicle charging stations located at the Visitor Centre in Val Marie, near the West Block of the Park. (Tesla and Universal)

Gift shop

Official Parks Canada merchandise can be purchased at the Visitor Centre in Val Marie and the Rock Creek Campground Reception in the East Block. Also check out Prairie Wind and Silver Sage, friends of Grasslands, for more park souvenirs.

Information

The Visitor Centre will make your trip most memorable, as friendly knowledgeable staff provide up-to-date information on park programs, camping opportunities, maps, road conditions, weather, safety and more!

The centre exhibits significant prairie stories: grasslands ecosystems, endangered species, human history, palaeontology and geology.

The Visitor Centre is located in Val Marie, Saskatchewan at the junction of Hwy #4 and Centre Street, and the Campground Receptions are located within each block of the park.

Lookout

There are plenty of opportunities for breathtaking views in Grasslands National Park. Several sites are set up with spotting scopes allowing visitors to get a closer look. Sites in the West Block include one along Two Trees Trail and another along Top Dog Trail at Ecotour stop 2, one at the Belza Day Use Site and one at Larson Dog Colony, Ecotour stop 7. There are also several Badlands viewpoints in the East Block.

Parking

Parking is available at the visitor centre, day use areas and campgrounds in both blocks of the park. The West Block has seven pull off areas to park along the Ecotour Scenic Drive, and the East Block has six parking lots along the Badlands Parkway.

Picnic area

There are several picnic areas available in the park. Picnic tables, recycling & garbage receptacles and vault toilets are found at both the Belza and Two Trees Day Use Sites. A picnic shelter, picnic tables, garbage & recycling receptacles, vault toilets, a fire pit and drinking water are available in both campgrounds.

Picnic shelter

Enjoy one of our picnic shelters located in the campground at either block. BBQ’s available for your use.

RV and bus parking

There is room for RV and Bus Parking at all of the parking locations mentioned.

Restrooms

Restrooms can be found at the Visitor Centre in Val Marie, Day Use Areas in both blocks and at the Rock Creek and Frenchman Valley Campgrounds.

If you have any questions, please contact the Grasslands visitor centre or campground receptions:
West Block - 1-877-345-2257 or 306-774-2227
East Block - 1-306-750-0937 (May to October)