Things you should know regarding Wasagaming Campground
Important Notices
Alcohol consumption is prohibited nightly during quiet hours 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
There is a complete alcohol ban for the entire May long weekend (May 20-23, 2011).
Entrance gate to the campground is closed to vehicles after 1:00 a.m.
Bringing firewood from other areas into Riding Mountain National Park is strongly discouraged; it may harbour invasive species that have the potential to destroy entire forests.
For Yurt reservations please call the Park.
Type of Reservation Service
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Site-Specific
- 100% reservable
Operational Dates
May 1 - October 31, 2011
Sites 001-086 May 1 – October 31
Sites 101-368 May 19 – September 5
Sites 369-413 June 17 – August 1
Sites 414-578 June 17 – September 5
Reservable Nights
May 6 - October 10, 2011
Sites 001-086 May 6 – October 10
Sites 101-368 May 19 – September 5
Sites 369-413 June 17 – August 1
Sites 414-578 June 17 – September 5
Kiosk Hours
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (July and August) Hours may vary in other months
After Hours Registration
After hours, please refer to signage in kiosk window. Locate your name or confirmation # and proceed to designated campsite. Please register the next morning at the kiosk before 10:00 a.m.
**Entrance gate to the campground is closed to vehicles after 1:00 a.m. Campers must park their vehicles and walk in.
Check In Time
Any time after 2:00 p.m.
Visitors who arrive at the campground early may visit the park while waiting for their site to vacate.
Check Out Time
Before 11:00 a.m.
Quiet Hours
11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Alcohol consumption is prohibited during quiet hours.
Maximum Length of Stay
21 nights
Maximum Persons per Site
6 people
Maximum Vehicles per Site
2 (although some sites will not accommodate 2 vehicles and you will have to park on the road)
Maximum Camping Units per Site
Max 2 tents or 1 RV/camper and 1 tent
Generator Policy
Not recommended. Generator use is prohibited during quiet hours (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.)
Amperage of Power Service
- 15 and 30 Amps
- Electricity
- Electricity and water
- Electricity, water and sewer (3-way service)
Fire Policy
Authorized in provided firepits only. No fires allowed from 1:00 a.m. -7:00 a.m. Firewood is available for $6.80 a bundle.
**Bringing firewood from other areas into Riding Mountain National Park is strongly discouraged; it may harbour invasive species that have the potential to destroy entire forests.
Alcohol Ban
Alcohol consumption is prohibited nightly, between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m
A complete alcohol ban is enforced during the entire May long weekend (May 20-23, 2011).
Pet Policies
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and they must not be left unattended. You must be in physical control of pets at all times, control the noise levels, and always clean up after them. Please keep all pet food stored inside.
See Bare Campsite Program brochure upon arrival for more information.
Location
Wasagaming Campground:
Located in the Wasagaming townsite off of Columbine Drive. A 10-to-15 minute walk to the main beach.
GPS Coordinates
Wasagaming Campground:
Latitude: 50.656664
Longitude: -99.960168
Street Address: Intersection of Columbine Drive and Buffalo Drive, Wasagaming, MB.
Campground description
Wasagaming Campground: (508 reservable sites)
- Electricity, Water, & Sewer: 86 sites
- Electricity, Water: 74 sites
- Electricity only: 72 sites
- Unserviced: 276 sites
Wasagaming has 2 family friendly loops: #322-368 and #461-508. These loops are likely to have small children, and may be a bit noisier during the day, and quieter at night.
Mix of open & wooded sites. All sites have picnic tables, access to washrooms with hot/cold running water, showers, and flush toilets; kitchen shelters; water taps; and a dump station. Four accessible sites (3-way serviced) are available only by contacting the park directly (204-848-7275).
Entrance gate to the campground is closed to vehicles after 1:00 AM.
For information regarding camping fees for Riding Mountain National Park please see our Fees page.
If the Wasagaming Campground appears to be full and alternative dates/services cannot be selected, we have 4 unserviced outlying campgrounds located around the park that are used on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call the park (1-204-848-7275) for more details.
Campground reservation service
1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE) (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local park time) or www.pccamping.ca
General park information
1-888-773-8888 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, March to October, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, November to February) or rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca
For information and reservations specifically for backcountry camping
1-204-848-7275
For information and reservations specifically for group camping (group = registered non profit groups)
1-204-848-7275
Site-specific
In site-specific campgrounds, you are asked to choose your specific campsite. In contrast to a non-site specific campground, where your particular campsite is assigned to you.
Reservable nights
Period in which the campground accepts reservations. Note that many campgrounds may be open longer than this, and would operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Operational dates
Period in which the campground is open to the public for overnight camping. This may be the same as the reservable dates, or it may be longer, and would operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kiosk
The administration booth of a particular campground, this is where you “check-in” and register your arrival.
Vehicle
Car, truck, camper, tent-trailer, motorhome, or recreational vehicle. A motorhome pulling another vehicle would count as two vehicles.
Camping Unit
Tent, tent-trailer, truck-camper, motorhome or recreational vehicle.
Serviced site
Campsite offering electrical hook-ups on site.
Fully-serviced sites offer electrical, potable water and sewer hook-ups.
Unserviced sites do not offer these hook-ups. The terms serviced and unserviced do not refer to the washroom facilities or other amenities available at the campground.
Drive-through site
Campsite where the driver does not have to reverse their vehicle to exit. Ideal for larger vehicles and trailers.
Walk-in site
Campsite which requires some degree of walking to access the site, and therefore requires a tent. Vehicle will be parked some distance away.
Overflow site
Overflow campsites vary from park to park, and may range from a paved area to park a camping unit (not generally suitable for tents) to a more traditional, grassy site. They are unserviced.
Accessible site
Campsite which is accessible to wheelchairs.
Firepit
Designated ring for campfires at a campsite. In some cases, firepits may be communal, and access is shared among the campground. Check availability, as not all campsites offer a firepit. In some parks, a permit is required to have a fire.
First-come, first-served site
Campsites that are available only to individuals present at the campground. These sites cannot be reserved or registered over the telephone. In most cases, individuals registering for these sites may request them for multiple nights.
Shoulder season
While many campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, the services offered during this period may be limited.
Day Pass
An entry pass is required for all visitors to the park.
Annual/Seasonal Pass
An entry pass is required for all visitors to the park. An annual or seasonal pass permits visitors unlimited access to the specified park for the period of time indicated.
National Pass
An entry pass is required for all visitors to the park. The Parks Canada Discovery Pass permits visitors unlimited access to 27 national parks and 77 national historic sites across Canada, for a period of 12 months.