Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Established in 1934 as Nipawin Provincial Park, spanning 530 square kilometres and boasting over 25 accessible lakes, Narrow Hills Provincial Park is an adventurers paradise. It showcases a diverse landscape of northern boreal forest stretched across the Cub Hills plateau, and dotted with spectacular lakes. On top of the 32 lakes within the park, there are another 70 lakes within a 100km.
The park is open year round with both winter and summer activities, with something for every outdoor enthusiast to enjoy.
Access the park by way of Hansen Lake Road (Hwy 106) North of Smeaton or Hwy 120 North of Meath Park.
You can see photos/videos from trip to the park in May for a recent view of what it looks like after the fires.
Impacts of the SHOE Fire
The park was hit hard by the SHOE Fire with almost every lake in the park impacted. The park was closed for much of the 2025 season but is now open and ready for visitors once again! All the campgrounds in the park have re-opened except for the Gem Lakes.
Things look very different in Narrow Hills but it's still a gorgeous part of the province, with lots to do and is well worth a visit.
You can see videos and photos from a trip I took to many of the lakes in the park in May.
Gem Lakes
The Gem Lakes are a beautiful collection of small lakes in Narrow Hills Provincial Park that are a popular destination for hiking, paddling, camping and fishing.
The area was hit hard by the SHOE Fire in the summer of 2025, and the park is currently rebuilding the trails and campsites. It will remain closed for camping in 2026 but will re-open for day use this summer.
Narrow Hills Scenic Drive
The scenic drive in Narrow Hills Provincial park is one of the coolest drives anywhere in the province!
It is a 19km road from the Lower Fishing Lake Campground up to the Grace Lakes lookout. Most of the drive is along the top of an esker offering an amazing view of the landscape and lakes. The entire area was burnt in 2025 and will look a lot different if you've been here before. The road has been rebuilt and is in better shape then past years but is still pretty steep and windy in places, no campers/trailers allowed.
There is access to a number of hiking trails and lakes as well as some scenic lookouts along the road. There used to be a number of interpretive signs but those were lost in the fire. There is a picnic area with a outhouse and picnic table at the Grace Lakes lookout as well as room to park and turn your vehicle around.
The Karpan's have a great article about the drive with some pictures of what it looked like before the fires.
If you're in Narrow Hills Provincial Park this is a must see view and a spot I revisit frequently.
Resources
Lakes
Fishing in Narrow Hills Provincial Park
With the amount of secluded creeks and lakes within Narrow Hills Provincial Park, anglers will be able to find a spot that serves just the kind of fishing they are looking for. The lakes are brimming with native fish such as walleye, yellow perch, whitefish, and northern pike. There are also a number of stocked lakes to cast your eye on with various stocked trout species such as brown, brook, rainbow, and tiger.
Camping in Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Narrow Hills Provincial Park is a very popular camping destination. There are many different options available, from the Lower Fishing Campground which features all the amenities like electricity, showers, playgrounds, boat launches, and even Yurts for rent to remote campsites at Lost Echo Lake with much more limited services.
Hiking in Narrow Hills Provincial Park
Up in the northwest corner of the park you will find the Gem Lakes Trail, which winds its way around a cluster of seven beautiful little lakes: Jade, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Little Jade, and Little Pearl. Each of the deep sand-bottom lakes are stocked with native fish species and offer a number of wild camping sites along their perimeters.
You will find the trailhead and parking lot off Hwy 913, near the northwest corner of Jade Lake. The trail offers interpretive panels, washrooms, and hike-in tent camping sites.
The Island Lake Hiking Trail is about 6km and winds its way through sandy terrain among towering black spruce and jack pine trees. This trail and the Beaver Lake and Heiberg Lake trails are accessible off the Narrow Hills Scenic Drive.
Island, Beaver and Heiberg Lake Trail Maps
Paddling in Narrow Hills Provincial Park
If you wander the various hiking trails quietly enough, you may just get to see some of the areas residents: moose, white-tailed deer, elk, black bears, timber wolves, lynx, snowshoe hares, beaver, muskrats, loons, and red-tailed hawks.
Take care to give the wildlife space by keeping a safe distance.
Wildlife in Narrow Hills Provincial Park
If you wander the various hiking trails quietly enough, you may just get to see some of the areas residents: moose, white-tailed deer, elk, black bears, timber wolves, lynx, snowshoe hares, beaver, muskrats, loons, and red-tailed hawks.
Take care to give the wildlife space by keeping a safe distance.
Season Dates & Park Regulations
Season: Full services available from May long weekend to Sep 30 (unless otherwise noted).
A valid vehicle entry permit is required while in the park which can be purchased at the gate or in advance at www.parks.saskatchewan.ca.
Quiet hours are 24/7. This is a wilderness park. Enjoy the peace and tranquility away from busyness and noise.
Pets are welcome in all parks, but must be leashed and cleaned up after. Pets are not allowed in public facilities or beaches unless it is a designated pet area.
Make sure to check park info or with park staff before building campfires, there may be fire bans in effect.
Accessibility Information
For Mobility Challenges:
- Pine Ridge Resort offers several wheelchair accessible facilities
- Lower Fishing Lake Campground includes one barrier-free site and two Camp-Easy sites
Info
Recent Activity
Narrow Hills Provincial Park Bulletin
2026 Summer Calendar:
Narrow Hills Provincial Park 2026 Summer Calendar
Ispuchaw Campground Changes:
Sites have been renumbered and relocated throughout the Ispuchaw campground. Please review the site details prior to making a reservation to ensure the sites will accommodate your needs.
Visitor Centre:
The Visitor Centre at Narrow Hills Provincial Park will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wildfire Recovery Efforts:
As part of our wildfire recovery efforts, select campsites in Narrow Hills Provincial Park including the Gem Lakes will be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding as this important work takes place.
Narrow Hills Provincial Park Bulletin
2026 Summer Calendar:
Narrow Hills Provincial Park 2026 Summer Calendar
Ispuchaw Campground Changes:
Sites have been renumbered and relocated throughout the Ispuchaw campground. Please review the site details prior to making a reservation to ensure the sites will accommodate your needs.
Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory:
A Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory is in effect for Narrow Hills Provincial Park. This advisory applies to all water sources within the park. Any water used must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to use. Potable water is available at the visitor centre at the outside tap.
Visitor Centre:
The Visitor Centre at Narrow Hills Provincial Park will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wildfire Recovery Efforts:
As part of our wildfire recovery efforts, select campsites in Narrow Hills Provincial Park including the Gem Lakes will be temporarily closed. We appreciate your understanding as this important work takes place.
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Upper Fishing Lake
Zeden Lake
Zeden Lake site Z6
Little Bear Lake
Ice fishing on Little Bear. January/2026
Zeden Lake
Camping at Zeden Lake
Sealey Lake
Little Bear Lake
May 17, 2026
Zeden Lake
Sealey Lake
Summit Lake
Zeden Lake