Buffalo Pound Provincial Park

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park

Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
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Shannon M
Regina14 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
If you enjoy strolling along grassy trails among hills and meadows, you would like the Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area. Traveling north on highway 301, follow the signs directing you east toward the Nicolle Flats Homestead. This will take you to the east end of the park where you will find a free parking lot and a surprisingly clean outhouse to start your adventure. There were lots of saskatoons ripe along the path (3rd week in July) with various look-out points of the marsh and the lake. We walked for about 40 minutes and got about halfway to the buffalo paddocks (but you might walk faster). This was definitely the highlight of my time at Buffalo Pound.

The beach at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park is very small, and the water was a revolting green colour. However, there are lots of picnic tables and areas to set up folding chairs to sit by the water (which looks blue from a distance) and relax.

This could be a fun place if you had kids, because they have a playground, a pool, and mini golf, and kids usually don't care about the colour of the water.

If you're more into being inspired by prairie landscapes and birds, I would skip the main park and focus on the Nicolle Flats Interpretive Area.
Written July 21, 2020
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rlmptl
Lloydminster, Canada1,272 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Couples
This Campground was really easy to find however the campground is massive we found that we were lost several times and couldn't get back to our Loop which was elmview and we were camped in E18. You need to be prepared in this Campground for a lot of ticks. We tried to be careful and Shake our clothes and check but there were always two or three in the bed at night it was so disturbing. The site's vary in what they are like E19 accross and E 20 just two doors down same side as ours would have been more private. Ours had a hill that we climb that we climbed up on top of for a nice view just down the hill is the swimming pool shower building and the beach which is very tiny with lots of green algae and the water is very green it is not appealing for swimming at all. Some of the campsites in this Loop where in the wide open. There were flush toilets close with no running hot water. The wood is located near the park entrance best to get it before you go to your campsite or it's a long Trek back. Both the wood buckets were broken bring gloves. It was also extremely muddy difficult to park to get close to the wood. There is a good store in this Campground because between diefenbaker and buffalo pound we had trouble finding stores. You need to be prepared for wind as well in this Campground. We drove up to the Buffalo range it was really awesome and we hiked part way up the hill in nickoll flats. we also walked the boardwalk it was totally awesome too. We would return to this campsite people were respectful and we were assured at the gate that if people were breaking the rules like they did at Diefenbaker lake where the campers had a party across from us that something would be down about it.
Written June 14, 2021
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PsychRN12
Calgary, Canada671 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Lots to see and do here. A nice beach, lots of trails, mini golf, and a pool. If you are planning to use the pool plan to be there early as it fills up fast. Lots of picturesque sights. Definitely something to see if you are in the area.
Written July 23, 2021
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pauldS6216SD
Saskatoon, Canada16 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
First time visiting this provincial park. We tented on a full service site with family who had a camper. The site was ok but not really set up for adding a tent but we made it work. The problem with this park is that it has limited washroom facilities throughout the entire campground. There was only one facility at the entrance to the valley loop where we stayed, 2 of the 4 outhouses were closed and the other 2 smelled so bad we could not use them. The service centre wasn't close enough to walk to so had to drive. one morning went to use the washroom there and couldn't because something backed up, 5 minute drive to the service centre for maple vale campground, which was smaller. The beach was filthy, bird feathers and droppings, broken glass etc. they finally cleaned it on our 4th day there. the dock at the boat launch was also covered in bird droppings. the roadways throughout the park are in horrible condition, very rough in places, could use a grader once and a while might help. anything that has pavement are full of potholes. the firewood pile was about a 10 minute drive back to the park entrance very inconvenient. the water on the lake had a thick green algae which really presented itself on the only calm day, plugged the water intake on my boat. This park has a lot of potential to be great but seems like the provincial govt does not want to invest in parks and recreation. A few more full service washrooms throughout the park would be welcome. the current outhouses are dirty and not well maintained, also no way to wash your hands in the outhouses.
Written August 18, 2024
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Elonka
Regina, Canada131 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Couples
Seasonal sites are competitive and hard to get. We like this provincial park because of the clean and different types of campsites near and further from the water. Clean up-to-date bathroom facilities, with plenty of hot water. Lots of children playing and riding their bikes. Pet friendly. There is a boat launch, picnic areas, swimming pool, mini golf, bike rentals, ice cream and groceries in the convenience store. Lots to do! Once the planted trees grow more, there will be more privacy at some of the sites.
Written March 23, 2014
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Kevin P
Calgary, Canada9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Family
I camp a lot and this is one of the worst I've been at. Usually most provincial parks are nice, but not this one.

Run down facilities. 1960's style fire stoves. Who has these anymore? Run down outhouse with toilets half the height of normal ones. A big hole in the side of the women's. Small and very unlevel camp sites. Hard to even sit at your picnic table or around the crappy fire stoves as its so unlevel. Grass not cut.

Was barely able to level my trailer. Had to use a log cause my jacks aren't long enough. Can't open awning or put up antenna cause tree is in the way.

Very disappointed Sask Parks. My first review cause I'm so disappointed. Drove out of our way on a lousy road cause my wife usually likes provincial parks over private ones. Not this time.

Stayed at a private campsite - aspen grove near Oak Lake, MB last night which was 10 times better for the same price.
Written August 12, 2016
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JimfromtheJaw
Moose Jaw79 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Friends
The legend of the mountain bike trails in the area that used to be the old White Track ski area is growing. People are beginning to realize that the trails are growing in popularity. More and more people from all over are coming here to ride. The park staff and Moose Jaw community mountain bikers take excellent care of the trails and have been very busy carving new and improving existing trails. This really is a great place to ride. The trails are built on the concept of ski trails: green for beginner/novice, blue for intermediate, and black for expert/elite riders (and don't get the wrong idea: if you are a "black diamond skier" you will NOT be a black diamond biker - I know this from experience!). This area is also a great place to hike and run as well. Make certain you have a decent bike (the trails themselves will weed out lesser quality bikes in a hurry) and always wear a helmet! Pack a lunch, take plenty of liquids and come out and ride - you will love it! The hills and trails are calling you.
Written August 12, 2015
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SlonkieCanada
Saskatoon, Canada71 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
We went camping in a tent to Maple Vale. Got a great site. Most sites r close to each other, not many trees, not much privacy. Lots of kids running around. Showers and bathrooms good. Bison viewing was excellent. Took 6 km trek to Nicole Flats which is a little tough to do. Do it early in the day. Not much tree coverage so u can get heat exhaustion. Trail uneven and wet in spots. Lots of hills. Trout pond okay but didn't catch any fish. Check in building has a few displays and some children's activity books. Daily activities for families posted. Only downfall is that the lake is full of algae so u can't swim in it. They do have an outdoor pool though.
Written July 10, 2015
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jmf_sask
Regina48 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2013 • Couples
We try to camp at Buffalo Pound at least once a year. The sites are very nice and our kids have so much fun climbing in the ravines and hiking the hills. We always make a trip out to see the buffalo and walk at Nicolle Flats. Be warned that the lake is awfully green with algae in August. There is a very nice, big, round pool that you can use but you do have to pay to get in.
Written February 13, 2014
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Questingant
West Kelowna, Canada1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Couples
We've been on the road camping for about two months now making our way across Canada. This was probably one of the worst places we stayed in either of the three western provinces. Firstly, the outhouses for the non-serviced sites were filthy and splattered with feces. There didn't seem to be any attendants cleaning them and they were in worse shape than some of the "user maintained" forestry campsite outhouses in BC. Secondly, the place was full of ticks. Big, ugly brown ones. My wife and I were covered with with them after only a fifteen minute walk up a trail. Our two small dogs fared even worse, and we spent a good two hours getting the ticks off of them and off of us. The next morning we still found some crawling around in our truck camper. A sign warning us would have been appreciated. Thirdly, there's some sort of pumping station across the lake that sounds like an enormous diesel generator and runs from around 7:30 in the morning to past midnight. When you go to a park and want to hear the sounds of nature, the last thing you want to hear is a heavy-duty machine chugging away at almost all hours. Lastly, the RV dumping station was poorly laid out, with the waste-water faucett too far away from the actual sewer hole to be of any use. A hose would have been nice. Sadly, we can't recommend this place.
Written July 11, 2016
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