Policies
Quiet time from midnight to 7:00 a.m. is enforced. Dogs must be on a leash. There are no off-leash areas in the park. ATV’s, dirt bikes, golf carts or any similar vehicles are strictly banned. Medial Exemptions may apply.
Park Info
- Season:
- May Long Weekend through Labour Day
- Park Entry:
- $10.00 per day.
- Payment Information:
- Cash, Cheque, Interac, Visa and MasterCard accepted
- GPS:
- 50.66803 -108.26801
Park Description
This park is surrounded by beautiful trees, a welcoming environment and essential services for camping. The park provides quiet family camping and activities for children. There is full food service concession, which opens Father's Day, (hamburgers, fries, ice cream, etc.) which is open Thursday afternoons to Sunday evening. There is a camp kitchen available for rent, with horseshoe pits and a volleyball court nearby. A new playground has just been completed near the beach area. New three hole disc golf course right in park, plus portable basket/tees and discs available for loan. Lake Diefenbaker is a huge lake great for boating and other water sports.
Local Services
The town of Cabri (20Kms) offers full service grocery and hardware store, cardlock fuel, post office, library with free internet access, hotel and auto repair. There are two liquor stores and three restaurants, massage therapy and day spa, gift shop, florist and big rig truck and car wash (coin operated). The medical clinic and pharmacy is open Monday - Friday but does not have emergency services. Nearby sites include the Great Sand Hills, the scenic South Saskatchewan River, teepee rings, buffalo rubbing stone, archaeological digs and much more.
Park / Area History
Lake Diefenbaker was formed when the South Saskatchewan River was dammed. This created a natural bay that attracted local boating enthusiasts. They became a Regional Park in 1976 and with the help of local volunteers, this beautiful park was created and maintained. The park is located near the Great Sandhills. The Cabri Museum also houses artifacts illustrating the history of the area.
Barrier Free Access
Campsites: Level grass. Walkways/Trails: Gravel. Wheelchair accessible washrooms and showers are available.
Camping Fees
(prices subject to change without notice)
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Amp and Water | Daily | $25.00 |
| Full Service | Daily | $35.00 |
| Tenting (Per Tent) | Daily | $15.00 |
| Seasonal Sites – Wait list. Please go to www.cabripark.ca for application. |
Rentals/Other Fees
(prices subject to change without notice)
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Firewood | Per Bundle | $10.00 |
| Boat Launch Fee | Daily | $10.00 |
| Boat Launch Fee | Seasonally | $25.00 |
| Camp Kitchen Rental | Daily | $50.00 |
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Electricity, Water, Sewer)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fire Wood
- Group Camping
- Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
- Marina
- Playground
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Swimming Area
- Wildlife Viewing
- Beach Area
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fish Filleting
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Hiking Trails
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Sewer Dump Station
- Volleyball Court
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Camping Seasonal
- Disk Golf
- Fishing
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Horseshoe Pits
- Picnic Tables
- Public Telephone
- Showers
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Camping
85 full service seasonal sites (waiting list), 20 full service daily sites, 8 small sites with 15 amp power and water only daily sites, and 9 tenting sites.
Group Camping
A separate section with 15 amp electric and water (no a/c use and no sewer at sites) is available for groups of up to 8 trailers.
Swimming
There is a designated area for swimming in the lake, close to the playground. There is a shady, grassy area with picnic tables to sit while you watch your little ones. This area is not supervised and there is no life guard on duty. Dogs are not allowed in the designated public swimming area.
Playground/Recreation Activities
Large new playground area west of the beach, surrounded by grass, features swings, slides, merry go round and creative playground.
Boating and Fishing
The South Saskatchewan River and Lake Diefenbaker are a fine source for several kinds of fish such as walleye, northern pike, sauger, burbot (ling cod), goldeye, whitefish, rainbow trout, and sturgeon. The park has a fish cleaning shack.
Hiking/Nature Trails
The river hills offer great hiking and bird watching experiences.