Where to stay

Bring your RV, motorhome, tent, or try no hassle camping with a micrOcube, Yurt, or oTENTik. Not interested in camping? Visit Clear Lake Country for a listing on hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts found in the area.

Accommodations

The best way to experience Riding Mountain National Park is in our one of a kind Parks Canada Accommodations. Stay in a modern micrOcube, get cozy in a Yurt or oTENTik, or trek through the backcountry to Cairns Cabin.

oTENTiks
oTENTiks 

Welcome to a whole new way of camping. Parks Canada oTENTiks are where camping meets cabin. They come equipped with electric heat, USB plugs, barbecues, fire pits, bunkbeds for six, and interior and exterior electrical plugs. Find out more below!

Equipment provided

Inside

  • Capacity for six people. Two queen sized mattresses and 1 double mattress.
  • A table and four chairs.
  • Electrical heat.
  • USB and electrical plugs.
  • Ten of the 30 oTENTiks have wood stoves.
  • Broom, dustpan, fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

Outside

  • Barbecue and fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase by the Wasagaming Campground kiosk.
  • Picnic table.
  • Parking for two vehicles.
  • Electrical outlets.
  • Washrooms and showers close by.
  • Bear proof food storage found around the campground.
  • Kitchen shelter equipped with a wood stove and electrical outlets for cooking. Located close the washroom.

Winter

  • 709, 711 – 13, 715 are year round.
  • All winter oTENTiks come with a wood stove.
  • Parking for two vehicles.
  • Firewood is provided only in the winter.
  • Heated bathrooms and showers close by.
  • Enclosed/winterized kitchen shelter close to washrooms.

Bring your pets

  • Parks Canada oTENTiks 709, 727, 729, 730, and 731 are pet friendly.
  • 709 is available during the winter.

What to bring

  • Sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows.
  • Flashlights.
  • Cooking equipment such as utensils, dishes, pots, and pans.
  • Matches/lighter and kindling.
  • Lawn chairs.

Fees

  • $90/night following the September long weekend to before the July long weekend.
  • $100/night starting the July long weekend to September long weekend.
  • $100 damage deposit required at check-in.

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page.

micrOcube
mircOcube 

Riding Mountain National Park is home to a micrOcube, the only one found in the prairies. This tiny 10m² home is the perfect getaway for two or those traveling solo.

Equipment provided

Inside

  • Double mattress.
  • USB and electrical plugs.
  • Interior lighting.
  • Small side tables.
  • Fire extinguisher.

Outside

  • Barbecue and fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase by the Wasagaming Campground kiosk.
  • Electrical outlets.
  • Picnic table.
  • Small table and chairs for two.
  • Deck.
  • Washrooms and showers located nearby.

What to bring

  • Sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows.
  • Flashlights.
  • Cooking equipment such as utensils, dishes, pots, and pans.
  • Matches/lighter and kindling.
  • Lawn chairs.

Fees

  • $90/night following the September long weekend to before the July long weekend.
  • $100/night starting the July long weekend to September long weekend.
  • $100 damage deposit required at check-in.

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page.

Yurt

We’ve got everyone’s favourite – the Yurt! There’s only one, so don’t wait to book. Looking for something similar? Check out our Parks Canada oTENTiks.

Equipment provided

Inside

  • Capacity for four people with a bunk bed and futon.
  • Rustic log furniture including a table, armoire, coat rack, table, and four chairs.
  • Electrical heat.
  • USB and electrical plugs.
  • Broom, dustpan, fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector.

Outside

  • Barbecue and fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase by the Wasagaming Campground kiosk.
  • Picnic table.
  • Parking for two vehicles.
  • Electrical outlets.
  • Washrooms and showers close by.
  • Bear proof food storage found around the campground.
  • Kitchen shelter located close to washrooms.

What to bring

  • Sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows.
  • Flashlights.
  • Cooking equipment such as utensils, dishes, pots, and pans.
  • Matches/lighter and kindling.
  • Lawn chairs.

Fees

  • $90/night following the September long weekend to before the July long weekend.
  • $100/night starting the July long weekend to September long weekend.
  • $100 damage deposit required at check-in.

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page.

Cairns Cabin

Available year-round, Cairns Cabin is a rustic cabin nestled in the forest in Riding Mountain National Park. It’s a 14.4km trek down the Ochre River Trail from the trailhead off of Highway 10. If you're looking for a challenging workout to an off-grid wilderness experience, Cairns Cabin is the destination for you.

Equipment provided

Inside

  • Minimum 3 people, maximum 12 people.
  • Sleeping platforms. Bring your own bedding, including sleeping pad.
  • Woodstove.

What to bring

  • No drinking water onsite. Haul water or access the nearby stream. Be sure to boil, filter, or chemically treat before consuming. Do not wash dishes in the stream.
  • Bring your own bedding.
  • Biodegradable soaps.
  • Matches and/or lighter.

Tips

Before hitting the trail, make sure you visit our Trail Condition Report for the most recent trail updates.

Fees

Please see Wilderness roofed camping on our fees page for more information.

Reservations

To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page.

Front-country campgrounds

Bring your tent, trailer, RV, or motorhome and choose from one of our four front-country campgrounds. Stay close to town in Wasagaming, hear the elk bugle at Lake Audy, paddle at Moon Lake, or escape it all at Deep Lake.

Lake Audy
Lake Audy

Lake Audy is a campers paradise. Only a 45 minute drive from Wasagaming, campers can find 32 unserviced sites wedged between an enclosed bison range and the beautiful Lake Audy.

Services

  • 29 unserviced sites with fire pits and picnic tables.
  • Self-registration.
  • Accessible outhouses.
  • Kitchen shelters.
  • Water pump.
  • Firewood.
  • Boat dock and launch. *Mandatory watercraft inspection required.
  • Fish cleaning station.
  • Bear proof storage containers.

Fees

$15.70 per night. Please see our fees page for more information. Lake Audy requires self-registration. Please come with a cheque or cash to pay your campsite fee. Visitors are required to have an annual or daily pass.

Reservations

Lake Audy Campground is not reservable on the Parks Canada reservations system. It is self-registration, meaning they are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Please visit Group Camping for details on the Lake Audy group campsite and the Lake Audy horse coral.

Deep Lake
Deep Lake 

Looking to explore the far west of Riding Mountain? Try Deep Lake for an unforgettable wilderness experience.

Services

  • 12 unserviced sites.
  • Self-registration.
  • Accessible outhouses.
  • Fire wood.
  • Fire pits.
  • Picnic tables.
  • RV dump station
  • Boat dock and launch. *Mandatory watercraft inspection required.
  • Fish cleaning station.
  • Bear proof storage containers.

Fees

$15.70 per night. Please see our fees page for more information. Lake Audy requires self-registration. Please come with a cheque or cash to pay your campsite fee. Visitors are required to have an annual or daily pass.

Reservations

Deep Lake Campground is not reservable on the Parks Canada reservations system. It is self-registration, meaning they are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Moon Lake
Moon Lake 

Only 30 minutes from Dauphin is Moon Lake campground. Bring your canoe for a quick paddle, hike 9.2 km around the lake, or have a picnic by the water.

Services

  • 25 unserviced sites with fire pits and picnic tables.
  • Self-registration.
  • Accessible flushable toilets.
  • Running water in bathrooms. There are no showers and water is not potable.
  • Nearby day-use area with kitchen shelter.
  • Fire pits and firewood.
  • Bear proof storage containers.
  • Boat dock and launch (no vehicle access). *Mandatory watercraft inspection required.

Fees

$15.70 per night. Please see our fees page for more information. Lake Audy requires self-registration. Please come with a cheque or cash to pay your campsite fee. Visitors are required to have an annual or daily pass.

Reservations

Moon Lake Campground is not reservable on the Parks Canada reservations system. It is self-registration, meaning they are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Group Camping

Three regular group camping areas are available: Camp Kippechewin, Ma-ma-o-pe, and Lake Audy. One group horse camp is available at the Lake Audy Horse Corral. The group camps are perfect for non-profit groups, family reunions, birthdays, weddings, etc. The Lake Audy Horse Corral is perfect for bigger groups of horseback riders wanting an overnight experience in the park.

Group camping is available at Ma-ma-o-pe and Camp Kippechewin from May 1 – October 31, and from May long weekend until October 31 at Lake Audy. The Lake Audy Horse Corral is available year round depending on road access. Sites may close early due to inclement weather.

For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@canada.ca

Camp Kippechewin

Located 14.7 km (9 miles) from Wasagaming off Hwy 354. This private spot in the forest at the West end of Clear Lake has a beautiful beach and a large grassy day-use area.

Services

  • Ten people minimum, 60 people maximum.
  • Campfire circle with benches.
  • Free firewood.
  • Two kitchen shelters with picnic tables and wood stoves.
  • Two outhouses.
  • Beach access.
  • Accommodates tents and small trailers.
  • Garbage cans.

What to bring

  • Water for drinking and washing dishes.
  • Biodegradable soaps.

Fees

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@canada.ca. Deposits are required at the time of reservation.

Ma-Ma-O-Pe

Located 13.3 km (8 miles) from Wasagaming off Hwy 10. Ma-Ma-O-Pe is a secluded camping area deep in the forest. The area is wooded and ideal for nature enthusiasts and groups seeking solitude.

Services

  • Ten people minimum, 40 people maximum.
  • Campfire circle with benches.
  • Free firewood.
  • One kitchen shelter with picnic tables and wood stove.
  • Two outhouses.
  • Tents only. Entrance to campground is a long and winding road that cannot accommodate large vehicles such as buses or RVs.
  • Garbage cans and bear proof box.

What to bring

  • Water for drinking and washing dishes.
  • Biodegradable soaps.

Fees

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@canada.ca. Deposits are required at the time of reservation.

Lake Audy

Located 44 km (27 miles) from Wasagaming off Hwy 354. Lake Audy campground is a prairie landscape with a beautiful lakeside view. Sites 1-4 have been designated as a group camping area with close access to the beach and kitchen shelter. A perfect site for groups to enjoy fishing, paddling, and wildlife viewing, including the nearby bison herd.

Services

  • Ten people minimum, 30 people maximum.
  • Campfire circle with benches.
  • Free firewood.
  • Amenities in Lake Audy campground include picnic table, fire pits, fishing cleaning station, and kitchen shelters.
  • Several outhouse in area.
  • Beach access.
  • Accommodates tents and small trailers.
  • Garbage cans and bear proof box.

What to bring

  • Water for drinking and washing dishes.
  • Biodegradable soaps.

Fees

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca. Deposits are required at the time of reservation.

Lake Audy Horse Coral

About one kilometre away from the Lake Audy campground is the horse coral to accommodate horse users looking to enjoy Riding Mountain National Park. There are three separate sites with corals available to book.

Services

  • Three sites, with a central area of 12 corals.
  • Accommodates 14 horses and 20 people.
  • Fire pit and wood.
  • Eight separate corals.
  • Several outhouse in area.
  • Beach access.
  • Accommodates tents and small trailers.
  • Garbage cans and bear proof box.

What to bring

  • Hay to feed your horse(s).

Fees

Please see our fees page for more information.

Reservations

For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@pc.gc.ca. Deposits are required at the time of reservation.

Horse use etiquette

Click Horseback riding or Horsedrawn wagon for more information.

Trails

Click here to see a list of trails available for horse and/or wagon use.

Backcountry camping

Backcountry camping reservations are now available online: Parks Canada Reservations. Step into the untouched wilderness of Riding Mountain and experience the park in a new way. As a backcountry user, you can access hidden gems not seen by most visitors.

Planning

In the backcountry of Riding Mountain, you will find maintained hiking trails and designated campsites with a fire pit, firewood, pit privy, picnic table, and a bear proof food storage container. Pre-trip planning and preparedness is essential for travel in the backcountry. These are wilderness areas and all precautions should be taken.

Trail conditions, levels of difficulty, distance between campsites, mode of travel, water availability, bear activity, and weather forecast and conditions are all factors to be considered before and during your trip.

Safety

When planning a trip into the backcountry of Riding Mountain National Park, at least one person in your party should be able to recognize natural hazards and have experience in wilderness first aid. Caution and self-reliance are essential.

  • Know your physical limits.
  • Inform friends or family of your itinerary.
  • Ensure that you have adequate food, water, clothing and equipment for your trip.
  • Be prepared for at least one day more than your planned trip.
  • In case of EMERGENCY, call 911 or Parks Canada Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100, but remember cell phone reception in the backcountry is not reliable.

Water

All backcountry travellers should carry a portable stove for cooking. If you have a campfire, keep it small, do not leave it unattended and be sure it is fully extinguished when you are finished.

Wash dishes well away from any water sources and keep the use of soap to a minimum (even biodegradable soaps are pollutants). When washing dishes, strain the bits of food waste and pack them out. Disperse strained water on the land.

Disposal

When it comes to garbage if you pack it in—pack it out. Littering is unlawful and hazardous to wildlife.

Do not dispose of garbage in pit privies.

Use the pit privies provided. If there are no pit privies, select a spot away from trails, campsites and at least 70 m away from water sources. Dig a hole 12 to 16 cm deep to reach the dark-coloured biologically active soil layer. When filling the hole with soil, do not pack it down. Pack out toilet paper and used feminine hygiene products.

Pets

Dogs or other pets cause stress for wildlife. Dogs, like wolves and coyotes, may be seen as a threat. Off-leash dogs can trigger aggressive behaviour from wildlife such as black bears, moose, and elk. To prevent unsafe situations, it is your responsibility to:

  • Ensure your dog is on a leash and under control at all times.
  • Pick up and dispose of your pet’s waste in a garbage bin.
  • Consider leaving your dog at home if you plan to camp, hike or go into the backcountry.

Useful links

Reservations

To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page.