Camping
To reserve your accommodation, visit Parks Canada Reservations. Reserve by phone: Call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). Available from 8 am to 6 pm local park time (8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland) Outside of North America: 519-826-5391 Visit the COVID-19 and your visit to Riding Mountain National Park for updates on park facilities and services. To ensure the safety of our visitors and our staff we have made changes to several of our policies, please ensure you read this in full, so you are up-to-date and aware. If you feel unwell stay home. If you or anyone in your party begins to feel ill or experience symptoms, which could be COVID-19 related, please return home immediately. It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of yourself and family during your stay. In addition to your regular camping supplies, please come prepared with the following: Check-in procedure:Due to the high demand for campsites this year, reservations for accessible camping in July and August are now full. Reservations have been processed in the order they were received. To check availability for specific dates, please go to Parks Canada Reservations
Reservations
For general information, please call the Parks Canada national information line at 1-888-773-8888.For more information on booking an accommodation, check-in, policies, etc, please visit our reservable accommodation information page. Regular change and cancellation fees apply.
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Camping opportunities | Camping basics
Front-country campgrounds
Bring your tent, trailer, RV, or motorhome and choose our front-country campgrounds.
Wasagaming Campground
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
$16.05 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
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.
Moon Lake brochure (764 KB)
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
$16.05 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.
Whirlpool Lake Campground (tenting only)
On Hwy 19, 15 km (9.5 miles) from Wasagaming. This small, intimate campground provides large walk-in unserviced tenting sites with views of Whirlpool Lake. Sites vary from open to semi-wooded with fair to moderate privacy. Parking is available at the campground entrance, approximately 50 metres from the campsites. Campers can enjoy hiking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and non-motorized boating.
- Self-registration
- 14 unserviced sites with firepits and picnic tables; tenting only (must carry your equipment 50 metres)
- Kitchen shelter
- Firewood
- Accessible privy
- Boat dock
- Nearby trails include Cowan Lake, Grey Owl, and Gorge Creek
- Fee information
Fees
$16.05 per night. Please see our fees page for more information.
Group Camping
Group camping is available at Camp Kippechewin - from May 1st – October 31st and site 218 in the Wasagaming Campground.
For group camping reservations call 204-848-7275 or email your request to rmnp.info@canada.ca
Wasagaming Campground
Group camping is located at site 218. The site is equipped with electricity. The group camping area has privacy from neighbouring sites with many trees and a large grassy area for equipment to be set up on. There is a kitchen shelter nearby and since the site is located in the Wasagaming Campground it offers close proximity to the beach and town site.
- Reservations and a deposit are required
- 10 people minimum, 15 people maximum
- Site can accommodate 6 tents or 5 tents and 1 RV/camper
- Amenities include: electricity on site (15/30 Amps), raised tent pad, picnic tables, large in ground fire pit, kitchen shelter and washrooms facilities nearby, potable water within the campground.
- Parking space for 4 vehicles. Additional parking nearby.
- Beach access is within a twenty minute walk from the site.
- Campers must comply with the rules and regulations of the Wasagaming Campground.
- Check-in time: 2:00 pm
- Check-out time: 11:00 am
- Fee information
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.
Reservations
Rolling window:
April 15, 2021 8:00am CDT – May and June
May 13, 2021 8:00am CDT – July and Aug
June 15, 2021 8:00am CDT – Sept and Oct
Reservations must be made by the individual camping and credit card holder (no third party reservations). Only one reservation per person, per month to a maximum of six nights. Partial refunds will not be issued for shortening (cancelling) part of stays.
Refunds for cancelling entire stays will be issued in the following matter:
100% (minus reservation fee) - four weeks in advance
80% (minus reservation fee) – three weeks in advance
60% (minus reservation fee) – two weeks in advance
50% (minus reservation fee) – one week in advance
- Reservations and a deposit are required
- 10 people minimum, 60 people maximum
- Accommodates tents and small trailers
- Amenities include a campfire circle, 2 kitchen shelters, 2 pit privies,firepits, picnic tables, firewood, and well water
- Beach access
- Check-in time: 2:00 pm
- Check-out time: 11:00 am
- Fee information
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
- Trail guide
- Ten tips to respect wildlife and stay safe!
- Weather
- Ticks
- AdventureSmart
- Visit Clear Lake Country for a listing on hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts found in the area.
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.