Saskatchewan Parks · Saskatchewan
Danielson - Shady Lane
Saskatchewan Parks · Saskatchewan, Canada · in Danielson Provincial Park
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 23 electric
- Season
- May 14 to September 30
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,873 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 306-857-5510
About
Notice (as of 2026-09-15): Road improvements and paving throughout the park is scheduled to begin September 8, 2026. During this time, the south portion of the park including the boat launch and all campsites within the park will be closed and there may be an increase in noise levels.
Danielson Provincial Park is the perfect place to enjoy summer. Situated on Lake Diefenbaker, the sandy beaches, excellent fishing opportunities and large campsites provide a variety of opportunities to fill the days with outdoor adventures. Hike the Trans Canada Trail (The Great Trail), or learn more about one of the world's largest earth-filled dams by visiting the Gardiner Dam Visitor Centre.
Shady Lane has 23 electric nightly sites.
Camping is offered in October with reduced services (electric sites, pit toilets, portable toilets); contact the park to book.
Camping is offered in winter with reduced services; contact the park to book.
Fees
Electric sites $35 CAD per night, plus a $12 reservation fee and a park entry permit ($11 per vehicle per day)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 2° | -30° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 19° | 0° | -33° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 17° | -5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 27° | 12° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 42° | 29° | 87° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 53° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 60° | 51° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 58° | 48° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 50° | 40° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 35° | 19° | 72° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 24° | -7° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 24° | 8° | -21° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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