There is still plenty of ice on Lac La Ronge. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Lac La Ronge Provincial Park opens with reduced services

May 14, 2026 | 1:13 PM

Most of the campgrounds in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park are now open.

That’s according to Park Manager Natasha Merriman, who explained all campgrounds are open with the exception of Little Deer, MacKay Lake and Wadin Bay. Little Deer and MacKay Lake are closed due to snowy conditions, while Wadin Bay will remain closed in 2026 after it was destroyed by the Pisew wildfire in June 2025.

“We worked on hazard tree removal and getting the campground safe last year, and this year a full assessment will be completed in the next couple of weeks to determine the rebuild process going forward,” Merriman remarked.

She noted it was a challenge spring in terms of getting campgrounds ready for May long weekend considering the unfavourable weather conditions. Snow lingered much longer than previous years and campgrounds like Nut Point remain quite wet and muddy.

“May long is a more quiet time. We do have some folks who will be coming this weekend. We talked to them about the situation here because some of the campgrounds aren’t open just due to the weather conditions,” Merriman said.

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“The water system, unfortunately, won’t be operating at any of the campgrounds due to the cold temperatures. That means the service centres won’t be open and there won’t be any running wather. However, pit toilets will be accessible through the campgrounds. Campers are asked to fill up their campers prior to coming and to bring drinking water.”

There will be more parking available later this year for visitors at Nut Point Campground. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Two campgrounds in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park remained closed due to snowy conditions. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

One change in 2026 will be expanded parking at the Nut Point boat launch. Work has already begun, but it has been paused until the ground becomes drier. Merriman didn’t have an estimated cost for the project, but she hopes it is open by July.

If visitors have any questions about operations in 2026, Merriman encourages them to reach out to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park staff directly.

Learn more about other provincial parks and the Prince Albert National Park online here.

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park opens with reduced services

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