Danielson Provincial Park is located at the northern end of

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in the southern part of the

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. The park surrounds the

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, which was built in 1967 and is among the largest embankment dams in Canada and the world. The

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flows north beyond the park, towards

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and

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. Saskatchewan Highways 44, 45, and

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provide access to the park.

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's Coteau Creek Hydroelectric Station is located near the park. The park opened to the public in 1971 and was named for former MLA Gustaf Herman Danielson. It is one of three

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on Lake Diefenbaker, with the other two being Douglas Provincial Park and

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. Danielson Provincial Park's Visitor Centre is located between Lake Diefenbaker and Coteau Bay, and features numerous interactive displays about the Gardiner Dam and the river systems of southern Saskatchewan in addition to a café and beach.

Attractions and amenities

Danielson Provincial park has a variety of attractions and amenities ranging from camping to swimming to hiking. There are three main campgrounds plus an overflow site. The three campgrounds are Shady Lane, Bayside, and Elmview and services offered include electric hookups, potable water, washrooms, showers, and sani-dumps. The park also has a sandy beach for swimming and a boat launch. Near the beach is a picnic area and a fish cleaning station. There are two main trails in the park. The Great Trail, which is part of the

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, and the Prairie View Nature Trail.

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Sask Parks
{{Authority control Provincial parks of Saskatchewan Division No. 11, Saskatchewan

Attractions and amenities

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