Discover the best forest campgrounds in Manitoba with hiking

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Forested Meadow at Beach Resort

7 sites · Lodging, Tents45 acres · Winnipeg Beach, MB

This 45-acre property is the original farm homestead of the Kozak family. Since 1996, the land has been stewarded and enhanced by Cheryl Cohan and Noah Erenberg and is now home to Nature On! Matlock Biodiversity Retreat and Horticultural Therapy Centre. There are 3 different listings to choose from: Deluxe Wall Tent in Forest Meadow, Bunkie in Forest Meadow, and Tent Camping in Forest Meadow. We have something for everyone, no matter the type of camper that you are! The surrounding area includes the beautiful and quaint, resort village of Dunnottar bordering along with the property: Matlock main beach on Lake Winnipeg’s southwest shore is just a three-minute walk away as is the hiking trail that meanders northward through Whytewold, Ponemah and up to Winnipeg Beach. Dunnottar Sports Courts for tennis and basketball as well as Julia’s Restaurant are a short one block to the east; Matlock General Store is a ten-minute walk to the north; many more amenities and attractions are available to explore throughout the Interlake, with lots to see and do in nearby Winnipeg Beach, Gimli, Camp Morton, Riverton, Arborg, etc. The property has many trails throughout the forest and meadow that are walkable all year round. There is a porta-potty on the property centrally located near the accommodations. There is a water hose available with cold water only. There are no showers.

Swamp Palace

3 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · AB

To get there you need to be in Manitoba, 2nd road east, of Hwy #229 (south side) The lane looks like your going down a bush trail (do not let this fool you). This site is on a ridge surrounded with spruce trees, oaks. and poplars. You will find a fire pit, out door shower. out door kitchen, out house and access to a generator. There also is a extra camper if you do not want to sleep in a tent

Pine Forest and River Getaway

4 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Piney, MB

Our main camping area in right on the river on an 80 acre forest. We have many great hiking trails and and lots of wildlife to see. We are only 20 minutes from Buffalo Point which offers fantastic fishing and has 3 beautiful sand beaches many trails and kids play park. We are also only 30 minutes from Moose lake or Whitemouth Lake which also offers excellent fishing and Moose Lake has a very nice beach and kids play area as well. We have another 80 acre forest area only 2 kms from our main camp area for the more experienced hikers. We have a small flock of chickens and a few roosters. There is a bar, and general store in the town of Sprague only about a mile away. We have an outhouse available for our guests. If you have any special requests or questions please feel free to contact us. Learn more about this land:We have two 80 acre parcels of land located within 2 km of each other. Enjoy camping right along the riverside! We have an outhouse and generator available. We are pet-friendly.If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length and the site is flat.Amenities include potable water, a toilet, a picnic table, and wifi in certain areas of the property.We have hiking and quadding trails on the property. Lots of wildlife to be seen in the area.

Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

8 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Anola, MB

Learn more about this land: Welcome to your own secluded getaway! This beautiful 70-acre parcel of land is perfect for anyone looking for a family retreat, a place to explore the great outdoors, or a serene place to get away from it all. We have 4 beautiful camp spots with the option of pitching a tent or parking a camper! If you don't have your own we have tenting equipment and campers for rent! The sunset is excellent and the stars at night are breathtaking. You'll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are walking trails throughout the property and rough hiking in the woods. You can see all kinds of wildlife if you are quiet enough! The open fields provide beautiful views of the night sky and a few lakes nearby, including our own private pond for kayaking, canoeing or swimming. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome!

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Riverfront Bell Tent-Trails-Tubing

3 sites · Lodging, Tents50 acres · MB

Escape to this 50-acre forested starter farm and experience nature like never before in our quaint Riverfront Bell Tent! Nestled along the picturesque treeline of the Crow Wing Trail, this site offers a network of scenic trails along with views of the Senkiw Swinging Bridge and the Roseau River for swimming and tubing. St. Malo is also only a 10-minute drive where additional adventure awaits. This is a vacation destination nature lovers are made for.

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Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

8 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Anola, MB

Learn more about this land: Welcome to your own secluded getaway! This beautiful 70-acre parcel of land is perfect for anyone looking for a family retreat, a place to explore the great outdoors, or a serene place to get away from it all. We have 4 beautiful camp spots with the option of pitching a tent or parking a camper! If you don't have your own we have tenting equipment and campers for rent! The sunset is excellent and the stars at night are breathtaking. You'll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are walking trails throughout the property and rough hiking in the woods. You can see all kinds of wildlife if you are quiet enough! The open fields provide beautiful views of the night sky and a few lakes nearby, including our own private pond for kayaking, canoeing or swimming. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome!

Pine Forest and River Getaway

4 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Piney, MB

Our main camping area in right on the river on an 80 acre forest. We have many great hiking trails and and lots of wildlife to see. We are only 20 minutes from Buffalo Point which offers fantastic fishing and has 3 beautiful sand beaches many trails and kids play park. We are also only 30 minutes from Moose lake or Whitemouth Lake which also offers excellent fishing and Moose Lake has a very nice beach and kids play area as well. We have another 80 acre forest area only 2 kms from our main camp area for the more experienced hikers. We have a small flock of chickens and a few roosters. There is a bar, and general store in the town of Sprague only about a mile away. We have an outhouse available for our guests. If you have any special requests or questions please feel free to contact us. Learn more about this land:We have two 80 acre parcels of land located within 2 km of each other. Enjoy camping right along the riverside! We have an outhouse and generator available. We are pet-friendly.If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length and the site is flat.Amenities include potable water, a toilet, a picnic table, and wifi in certain areas of the property.We have hiking and quadding trails on the property. Lots of wildlife to be seen in the area.

Between The Flags Camp 'n Cabins

2 sites · Lodging, RVs120 acres · Gimli, MB

Hip, hip, hooray! "Between the Flags Camp 'n Cabins" is now open to nice folks. Located a short drive from the tourist town of Gimli, we've got 120 acres of forest. It's secluded and quite quiet with several kilometers of mowed, signed, and mapped trails, a pond with a floating dock and seating area, a common area with outdoor games, a fire pit, and a small stage for campers/renters to interact. There are 2 tiny houses available for rent: 1.) Micro Cabin in the Secluded Forest and 2.) The Blue Owl Tiny House Experience. There are 3 non-serviced, back-in RV sites and a few shaded tent sites. Both cabins, each RV and tent sites all have a picnic table and firepit. We have 4 traditional outhouses, a septic holding tank and a black-water tote for your convenience. We've set up a couple of challenging Scavenger Hunts along the trails. Printed checklists and pencils are in the Book Box located at the common games area near the stage. Berry picking Saskatoons, Cranberries, Loganberries are abundant while in season. There are plenty of wildflowers and an opportunity to see wildlife in it's natural setting. There have been many deer sightings and on occasion coyotes and bears have been in the area as well. Gimli Motorsports Park is close by and there are endless events in the popular tourist town of Gimli and surrounding area including farmer's markets, restaurants, beach, racing, festivals and more!

Forested Meadow at Beach Resort

7 sites · Lodging, Tents45 acres · Winnipeg Beach, MB

This 45-acre property is the original farm homestead of the Kozak family. Since 1996, the land has been stewarded and enhanced by Cheryl Cohan and Noah Erenberg and is now home to Nature On! Matlock Biodiversity Retreat and Horticultural Therapy Centre. There are 3 different listings to choose from: Deluxe Wall Tent in Forest Meadow, Bunkie in Forest Meadow, and Tent Camping in Forest Meadow. We have something for everyone, no matter the type of camper that you are! The surrounding area includes the beautiful and quaint, resort village of Dunnottar bordering along with the property: Matlock main beach on Lake Winnipeg’s southwest shore is just a three-minute walk away as is the hiking trail that meanders northward through Whytewold, Ponemah and up to Winnipeg Beach. Dunnottar Sports Courts for tennis and basketball as well as Julia’s Restaurant are a short one block to the east; Matlock General Store is a ten-minute walk to the north; many more amenities and attractions are available to explore throughout the Interlake, with lots to see and do in nearby Winnipeg Beach, Gimli, Camp Morton, Riverton, Arborg, etc. The property has many trails throughout the forest and meadow that are walkable all year round. There is a porta-potty on the property centrally located near the accommodations. There is a water hose available with cold water only. There are no showers.

Tamarack Shack & Tipi

4 sites · Lodging160 acres · MB

We are a small Eco Resort in Sandilands Provincial Forest. All 4 cabins are solar, and off grid. Just 3 min for Woodridge, and set on the western border of the Sandilands provincial Forest. It's a cottage community and sees a steady influx of visitors. There are groomed snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails, as well as a ATVing, and hunting in the area. SANDILANDS PROVINCIAL FOREST: The soil is still a reminder of the ancient beaches, but is now covered with a rich forest of mixed hardwoods and majestic pine. The high sand ridges of the Sandilands area, known as Bedford Hills and Cypress Mountains, are the second highest point of elevation in Manitoba. Additionally you will have access to all the shared amenities of the eco-resort including a wood-fired barrel sauna (all year), outdoor shower (in the summer) As well as the Organic swimming pool. There are 3 other unique rents on the property Fire pit firewood can be bought $20 for a wagon (Woodstove wood is provide). You can also buy hand made Metis art. (all money goes to the artisan) We also buy décor and blankets from Metis, and aboriginal company's in Canada.

Swamp Palace

3 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · AB

To get there you need to be in Manitoba, 2nd road east, of Hwy #229 (south side) The lane looks like your going down a bush trail (do not let this fool you). This site is on a ridge surrounded with spruce trees, oaks. and poplars. You will find a fire pit, out door shower. out door kitchen, out house and access to a generator. There also is a extra camper if you do not want to sleep in a tent

Riverfront Bell Tent-Trails-Tubing

3 sites · Lodging, Tents50 acres · MB

Escape to this 50-acre forested starter farm and experience nature like never before in our quaint Riverfront Bell Tent! Nestled along the picturesque treeline of the Crow Wing Trail, this site offers a network of scenic trails along with views of the Senkiw Swinging Bridge and the Roseau River for swimming and tubing. St. Malo is also only a 10-minute drive where additional adventure awaits. This is a vacation destination nature lovers are made for.

Wild Skies Resort

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Selkirk, MB

Nestled along the banks of the Whitemouth River, Wild Skies is where friends gather, memories are made, and nature is honoured and celebrated. With access to our 10 acres of forest and wildflower meadow, visiting Wild Skies is a one-of-a-kind camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose from one of 8 private rentals, strategically placed to maximize your privacy and foster your connection to the outdoors.

Old Fort East

2 sites · RVs, Tents162 acres · Winnipeg Beach, MB

Learn more about this land:Come camp at Old Fort East! We have two campsites available for tent or RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in length and the site is flat (electrical hookup available).Grass cut with access to power, fire pit, outhouse, electrical plug-in, and picnic table.East and west sites available, windbreaks from live edge wood fort walls, lighted area at night.Campfire permitted, pets are welcome.

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Loon Straits Wilderness Retreat

1 site · Lodging2 acres · MB

Looking for an adventure like no other? Come experience our beautiful spacious light-filled cottage situated on the east shores of majestic Lake Winnipeg. Located within the borders of the only protected UNESCO World Heritage Site within Manitoba, our unique area is known for deep boreal forests and untouched wilderness. The Ojibwe name for this area is Pimachiowin Aki (pim MATCH - o win - a KEH) which means "Land that gives life" and "Living the good life on the Land". It is the perfect name for this place; a place where nature and culture come together and are inseparable. Built in 2013, our lovely getaway has an open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wraparound deck, sunroom, and gorgeous views of the water. Miles from civilization, with just one or two locals to keep you from feeling too isolated, Loon Straits is a hidden gem located on the east shores of Lake Winnipeg, under 3 hours drive north of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The drive up to our cottage is so beautiful that you won’t even mind the distance! Our wraparound deck is the ultimate place to bbq, sip a glass of wine or after-dinner cocktail, watch the sunrise with coffee in hand, observe the wildlife (pelicans, ducks, eagles, beaver, muskrats, foxes, the odd moose or bear- the list goes on!) nap in the hammock, or keep an eye on the kids as they cannonball into the water. The lawn is great for playing lawn sports (bocci ball anyone?), tanning, campfires, or yoga. Our private dock and boat launch are steps from the front door so you can launch your canoe or fishing boat in no time. WATERFRONT: granite rock, accessible for swimming and fishing. Gorgeous untouched sandy beaches within walking distance. HEATING: baseboard, wood stove No smoking Pet friendly - small dogs only Washing machine 1 full bathroom with shower and bathtub Fully equipped kitchen with dishes, pots, pans, cutlery, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer, coffeemaker, toaster 2 Bedrooms: bedroom 1 has queen bed, 2 dressers, large closet. Bedroom 2 has 2 twin beds, dresser and closet, sofa bed in living room - sleeps 2 Bed linens and towels provided. Things to do: Great fishing, hiking, exploring, biking, swimming, nature-watching, relaxing, campfires, watching the sunrise and sunset over the water, marvel at the stars, listen to the loons call. PLEASE NOTE: Our property is remote - meaning there are no grocery stores, restaurants, or gas stations within a 150 km radius of Loon Straits. Please be prepared with enough food, gas, water, spare tires, and a reliable vehicle if you decide to book with us and make the journey! REMEMBER - It's an adventure!

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Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

8 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Anola, MB

Learn more about this land: Welcome to your own secluded getaway! This beautiful 70-acre parcel of land is perfect for anyone looking for a family retreat, a place to explore the great outdoors, or a serene place to get away from it all. We have 4 beautiful camp spots with the option of pitching a tent or parking a camper! If you don't have your own we have tenting equipment and campers for rent! The sunset is excellent and the stars at night are breathtaking. You'll feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are walking trails throughout the property and rough hiking in the woods. You can see all kinds of wildlife if you are quiet enough! The open fields provide beautiful views of the night sky and a few lakes nearby, including our own private pond for kayaking, canoeing or swimming. Campfires are permitted and pets are welcome!

Swamp Palace

3 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · AB

To get there you need to be in Manitoba, 2nd road east, of Hwy #229 (south side) The lane looks like your going down a bush trail (do not let this fool you). This site is on a ridge surrounded with spruce trees, oaks. and poplars. You will find a fire pit, out door shower. out door kitchen, out house and access to a generator. There also is a extra camper if you do not want to sleep in a tent

Old Fort East

2 sites · RVs, Tents162 acres · Winnipeg Beach, MB

Learn more about this land:Come camp at Old Fort East! We have two campsites available for tent or RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in length and the site is flat (electrical hookup available).Grass cut with access to power, fire pit, outhouse, electrical plug-in, and picnic table.East and west sites available, windbreaks from live edge wood fort walls, lighted area at night.Campfire permitted, pets are welcome.

Pine Forest and River Getaway

4 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Piney, MB

Our main camping area in right on the river on an 80 acre forest. We have many great hiking trails and and lots of wildlife to see. We are only 20 minutes from Buffalo Point which offers fantastic fishing and has 3 beautiful sand beaches many trails and kids play park. We are also only 30 minutes from Moose lake or Whitemouth Lake which also offers excellent fishing and Moose Lake has a very nice beach and kids play area as well. We have another 80 acre forest area only 2 kms from our main camp area for the more experienced hikers. We have a small flock of chickens and a few roosters. There is a bar, and general store in the town of Sprague only about a mile away. We have an outhouse available for our guests. If you have any special requests or questions please feel free to contact us. Learn more about this land:We have two 80 acre parcels of land located within 2 km of each other. Enjoy camping right along the riverside! We have an outhouse and generator available. We are pet-friendly.If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 30ft in length and the site is flat.Amenities include potable water, a toilet, a picnic table, and wifi in certain areas of the property.We have hiking and quadding trails on the property. Lots of wildlife to be seen in the area.

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Forest camping in Manitoba with hiking guide

Overview

Whether you’re seeking laid-back lake camping, off-grid backcountry mountain adventures, or an Arctic tundra trek in search of polar bears and beluga whales, Manitoba isn’t short of options. The capital city of Winnipeg is a home surrounded by campgrounds and RV parks set in the prairies. Farther north (way farther north) is Churchill, Manitoba’s claim to fame thanks to the polar bear watching that can be done here. Summers are hot enough for water sports and lake camping (just watch out for bugs), while fall is prime time for polar bear spotting. The province’s two national parks are on opposite ends, each providing a unique outdoor experience.

Winnipeg and Central Manitoba

To get outdoors close to Winnipeg, campers can pull up at Arrowhead RV Park, stop into Birds Hill Provincial Park, or visit the shores of Lake Manitoba, Lake Winnipeg, or Otter Falls. Thirty minutes from town by road, Portage la Prairie is a small farm town offering RV resort options, a golf course, and simple rural pleasures. Métis and francophone culture rule in Saint Malo, a small town just south of Winnipeg.

Eastern Manitoba

This part of Canada is lake country, prime for fishing, boating, and hiking. Manitobans love the provincial park campgrounds at Whiteshell Provincial Park, just a few hours east of Winnipeg by road and full of sandy beaches at Big Whiteshell Lake, Caddy Lake, Betula Lake, Opapiskaw Beach, and Falcon Beach. Nopiming and Atikaki provincial parks offer endless lakeside trails and backcountry lodges near the Ontario border.

Western Manitoba

The region’s Riding Mountain National Park provides opportunities to go hiking and boating, stay in a forest yurt, and take advantage of park RV hookups. The forested national park is surrounded by grasslands home to Manitoba provincial parks offering green spaces, including Asessippi and Duck Mountain.

Churchill and Northern Manitoba

Wapusk National Park is the place to see polar bears and beluga whales, but there’s no camping allowed here (due to polar bear danger) and the park is only accessible by air. For fewer logistical challenges, opt for a day-trip excursion out of Churchill into the wilds and you may still get a shot at seeing a polar bear. Churchill is also a great spot to pick up provisions and meet friendly locals who brave the winter cold in their hometown. Paint Lake Provincial Park is an option for those who want to venture into Manitoba by road from Winnipeg.