Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · Saskatchewan
A family-friendly provincial park in the Qu'Appelle Valley near Fort Qu'Appelle, SK, with two lakes, wide beaches, yurts, mini golf and well-kept trails. Mosquitoes can be intense in summer.
Echo Valley Provincial Park sits between two lakes in the Qu'Appelle Valley, close to Fort Qu'Appelle and within an easy drive of Regina. Visitors describe beautiful scenery, wide beaches on both sides and memorable sunsets, particularly from the lookout point above the Valley View campground. Several families say they like getting out to nature here without a four-hour drive.
Campsites are described as clean, well organised and well maintained, with clean washrooms and hot showers close by. Yurts with bunk beds are a hit with families of small children, though one guest suggests bringing a fan or two, since they get stuffy in summer. Staff get good marks, and one camper describes the park manager offering to bring their kayak back to the site for them.
Beach days are the main event. Of the two beaches, one family preferred Echo Lake for its cleaner water and smoother sand, though it can be busier. There are playgrounds, mini golf and an ice cream stand, and the hiking trails are well maintained. Paddling and other water sports are allowed, although one paddleboarder found it too windy on the day.
The beach and mini golf aren't within walking distance of the upper campgrounds, so expect a short drive down into the valley. Mosquitoes can be vicious, so pack repellent. Long weekends get busier, but reviewers still describe the park as calm.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 438 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Echo Valley Provincial Park directly.
