Title (English): Parc régional Pine Cree

Park Description

A small natural environment park located in the Cypress Hills between Shaunavon and Eastend. It has 27 non serviced tree sites that include a picnic table, tube campfire pit, garbage can and tent/trailer pad. Many sites are private and situated along the headwaters of Swift Current Creek. Several large sites enable group camping with camp kitchens. The unique natural setting features old time quiet starry nights, watchable wildlife, wildflowers galore, fishing and hiking. Real camping the way it used to be!

Pine Cree Regional Park is a natural park with no services, their operating costs are covered from the revenue generated from selling seasonal park passes, daily entry fees, camping fees and selling wood. Due to the loss of revenue from the Regional Park Lending Program, Pine Cree Regional Park has chosen not to participate in the Regional Park Pass Lending Program this year. As such, they will not be honouring regional park passes borrowed from libraries throughout Saskatchewan. Please consider this in your travel plans. There are nearly 100 regional parks in Saskatchewan and all others will honour program passes.

Local Services

The Town of Eastend, Home of Scotty, the World's Largest T.Rex, features a variety of grocery stores, gas stations, mechanic shops, health care facility, convenience store and restaurants. Jack's Cafe, established in 1928, is noted for it's Greek and International cuisine. There are motels, hotels, Streambank Golf Course, Swimming Pool & Splash Park and Raptor Rounds Mini Golf. Art Galleries and Pottery Studios. The T. Rex Discovery Centre offers a variety of exhibitions and Interactive activities at their new Paleo Lab. Learn about the history of the area at the Eastend Historical Museum & spend the evening star gazing at the Wilkinson Memorial Observatory. The Town of Shaunavon also features grocery stores, gas stations, mechanic shops, health care facility, convenience store, Snack Shack, Rock Creek Golf Course, swimming pool, coffee shops, the award-winning Harvest Eatery and the Grand Couteau Heritage Centre.

Park / Area History

Saskatchewan's historian, naturist and photographer, Everett Baker began developing Pine Cree in the 1950's as a place for people to go to appreciate nature. In 1970, Pine Cree was incepted into the regional park system to commemorate Mr. Baker and renown naturalist John MaCoun, with the Canadian Geological Survey (who camped extensively in the area in the 1880's).

We encourage campers to maintain the legacy of the "back to the land" movement with a respect for nature minimizing the impact on the environment. Campers should adopt the "Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics" to minimize their impact. In addition to this we have implemented the province's Green Strategy Program for parks and green spaces in a variety of aspects.