Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Scenic Views · Saskatchewan
A tidy regional park south of Regina, SK, known for its heated pool, busy concession, mini golf and fishing at Watson Reservoir. Access roads get rough when wet, and the best treed sites are mostly seasonal.
Dunnet Regional Park is described by many visitors as an oasis on the prairie: a river valley with mature trees, birds and owls, about an hour from Regina and Moose Jaw. Families come back year after year, and several reviewers say the park stays clean and well kept, even after heavy rain and flooding.
Staff get warm praise, from the front office to the pool and concession, where the portions are generous and the prices fair. Washrooms get mixed reviews. Some found them spotless, while others reported out-of-order toilets and showers, mildewed curtains and weak water pressure, especially near the tenting area. Non-electric sites are described as large and quiet. The treed north side is the favourite, but most of its sites are seasonal, and the south side is open with little shade. Bookings are online only, and you'll need a park pass.
The pool is the centrepiece, warm and clear, with swimming lessons for kids. There's mini golf, a new playground, volleyball, ball diamonds, horseshoes, a creek-side walking trail and a small beach. Anglers mention good pike fishing and boating at Watson Reservoir. Avonlea is close for supplies.
Getting there takes some care. Reviewers warn not to follow GPS down dirt back roads, which become impassable when wet, and one suggests coming via Regina. Park roads are narrow, so watch your awnings, and sites can get muddy after rain. Mosquitoes vary from none to swarms, and there's poison ivy along some trails.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 138 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Dunnet Regional Park directly.
