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    22 km S of Bengough on Hwy 34 and 5 km W on grid road. Watch for sign at turn-off.
    Latitude: 49.21756° N,
    Longitude: -105.2124° W
    Situated in the Big Muddy Badlands, Castle Butte is a free-standing structure with a circumference of 0.5 km and an elevation of 60 m. A relic from the Ice Age, it is a striking formation that served as a landmark for Indigenous people, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and early Canadian settlers. Composition is sandstone and clay-based with alkali and coal deposits. 

    Castle Butte is located on private land and only open to the public from June 1 to November 1. Access outside of these times is prohibited, as it can negatively affect calving season. If visiting during the open season, please remember to respect the environment; take only pictures, leave only footprints. Protecting and respecting this natural attraction is the only way to ensure it will continue to be made available for visitation.  

    Pre-booked tours of the Big Muddy Badlands​, including Castle Butte, are available through Coronach Tourism.
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    Open Jun 1 to Nov 1.
    Saskatchewan Tourism

    Big Muddy Badlands Full-Day Tour

    Coronach, Big Muddy Badlands

    May 15, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023

    Big Muddy Badlands Full-Day Tour departs the Coronach Visitor Centre at 9:30 a.m., winding through the Big Muddy Badlands spectacular scenery to Castle Butte, then on to Big Beaver. Your tour guide will join you in your vehicle and direct the trip. Shop at Aust's General Store and explore the Big Muddy Nature Centre and Museum. Lunch (supplied by yourself or pre-ordered from the Rustic Tavern​ in Coronach) is at the Heritage School House in Big Beaver. After lunch, your tour guide will direct you to the outlaw caves! Discover why the Big Muddy Valley was known as Station #1 on Butch Cassidy’s Outlaw Trail. The caves were once used as hideouts for famous outlaws, such as, Sam Kelly and Dutch Henry. The day's adventures wind down with stops at sacred Indigenous sites including two effigies and a ceremonial circle.​​

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    Big Muddy Badlands Sunday & Statutory Holiday Half-Day Tour

    Coronach, Big Muddy Badlands

    May 21, 2023 to Sep 24, 2023

    ​New in 2023, the Sunday & Stat Holiday Half-Day Tour of the Big Muddy, takes in the highlights of this scenic and historic area including the Sam Kelly Outlaw Caves, Castle Butte and the Buffalo Effigy. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the Coronach District Museum. Your tour guide will join you in your vehicle and direct the trip. The 4-hour tour departs from the Coronach Visitor Centre on Sundays and statutory holidays at 12:30 p.m.​​

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    Engelheim Tours - Big Muddy Badlands - Motor Coach Day Trip

    Big Muddy Badlands, Regina, Big Beaver

    Jul 22, 2023 to Jul 22, 2023

    ​​Join Engelheim Tours on a fascinating motor coach day-tour of The Big Muddy originating from Regina. You will visit Castle Butte which offers an amazing view from above, the Outlaw Caves where outlaws from the USA and Canada sought refuge and Aust's General Store in Big Beaver whose motto is "If we don't have it, you don't need it."​​ This is sure to be an adventure of your own making! 

    The per person price of $85 includes deluxe motor coach transportation from Regina, professional tour director, and admission to Big Muddy, stop at Aust's General Store in Big Beaver. All other activities on own. No lunch will be provided; participants should bring a bagged lunch, ample water, sun screen and suitable attire including walking shoes and a hat.​

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    Pre-booked guided tours of Big Muddy including Castle Butte are available Jun to Sep through Coronach Tourism, phone 306-267-3312 or book online.

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    Phone(s): 306-268-2909 |
    dashby@sasktel.net

    Open Jun 1 to Nov 1.

    Pre-booked guided tours of Big Muddy including Castle Butte are available Jun to Sep through Coronach Tourism, phone 306-267-3312 or book online.

    22 km S of Bengough on Hwy 34 and 5 km W on grid road. Watch for sign at turn-off.

    Latitude: 49.21756° N, Longitude: -105.2124° W

    South - Bengough

    Situated in the Big Muddy Badlands, Castle Butte is a free-standing structure with a circumference of 0.5 km and an elevation of 60 m. A relic from the Ice Age, it is a striking formation that served as a landmark for Indigenous people, the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) and early Canadian settlers. Composition is sandstone and clay-based with alkali and coal deposits. 

    Castle Butte is located on private land and only open to the public from June 1 to November 1. Access outside of these times is prohibited, as it can negatively affect calving season. If visiting during the open season, please remember to respect the environment; take only pictures, leave only footprints. Protecting and respecting this natural attraction is the only way to ensure it will continue to be made available for visitation.  

    Pre-booked tours of the Big Muddy Badlands​, including Castle Butte, are available through Coronach Tourism.

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    Location Information

    22 km S of Bengough on Hwy 34 and 5 km W on grid road. Watch for sign at turn-off.

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    lat. 49.21756° N, long. -105.2124° W

    Contact Info

    Phone: 306-268-2909 |
    dashby@sasktel.net

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    Big Muddy Badlands Full-Day Tour

    May 15, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023

    STARTING AT: $80

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    Big Muddy Badlands Sunday & Statutory Holiday Half-Day Tour

    May 21, 2023 to Sep 24, 2023

    STARTING AT: $65

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    Engelheim Tours - Big Muddy Badlands - Motor Coach Day Trip

    Jul 22, 2023 to Jul 22, 2023

    STARTING AT: $85

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