The best pets off leash camping in Manitoba

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

96% (45) 16 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Manitoba

Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

1. Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

91%
(39)
8 sites · Tents, RVs · 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!
Pets
Campfires
from 
CA$27
 / night
peetS Rock

2. peetS Rock

92%
(13)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Steep Rock, MB
In the center of Steep Rock, just 250 m from the lake, you can set up a tent, or camper, with electrical and water access, just a 3 minute walk from the lake. There's a shady bonfire location in the bush with hammocks, access to a BBQ, on site kayak rentals, coffee, ice cream, cold drinks and other conveniences. And plenty of free parking. Accessible without driving down dusty gravel roads. Portable toilet on site. I had trouble uploading photos, otherwise I'd have better ones.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
CA$23
 / night
Highway 6 Pete's Stop

3. Highway 6 Pete's Stop

1 site · Tent, RV · Dauphin, MB
Just over 10 km north of Moosehorn, in the hamlet of Grahamdale, a paved access road leads you directly to the property near Highway 6—no gravel travel required. Whether you’re heading north or south, it’s a convenient stop to park and enjoy a firepit in a secluded bush setting.
Pets
Campfires
from 
CA$18
 / night
Ásalda historic site: Riverton

4. Ásalda historic site: Riverton

3 sites · Tents, RVs · Gimli, MB
Private historic homestead site on a wooded ridge featuring rare (for this area) oak trees, grassy fields, and unspoiled nature, the Ásalda site is a 5 minute drive from Riverton (shopping and restaurants) and beautiful Sandy Bar Beach on Lake Winnipeg. The site provides plenty of privacy with opportunities for nature hikes, birding, cycling, campfire stargazing, etc. Lots of wide open spaces for a pet. Spring time offers a unique experience as the nearby wetlands come alive with an incredible chorus of frogs. Firepit provided, wood available.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
CA$30
 / night
Swamp Palace

5. Swamp Palace

100%
(2)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Winnipeg Beach, MB
To get there you need to be in Manitoba, 2nd road east, of Hwy #229 (south side) 60 miles north of Winnipeg of Hwy #7 .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. A gazebo to get out of the rain and or to eat your meal away from flys And a fire pit with free wood
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$25
 / night
Tamarack Shack & Tipi

6. Tamarack Shack & Tipi

100%
(9)
4 sites · Lodging · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$140
 / night

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

96% (45) 16 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Manitoba

Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

1. Bonnetts Boreal Forrest

91%
(39)
8 sites · Tents, RVs · 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!
Pets
Campfires
from 
CA$27
 / night
peetS Rock

2. peetS Rock

92%
(13)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Steep Rock, MB
In the center of Steep Rock, just 250 m from the lake, you can set up a tent, or camper, with electrical and water access, just a 3 minute walk from the lake. There's a shady bonfire location in the bush with hammocks, access to a BBQ, on site kayak rentals, coffee, ice cream, cold drinks and other conveniences. And plenty of free parking. Accessible without driving down dusty gravel roads. Portable toilet on site. I had trouble uploading photos, otherwise I'd have better ones.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
CA$23
 / night
Highway 6 Pete's Stop

3. Highway 6 Pete's Stop

1 site · Tent, RV · Dauphin, MB
Just over 10 km north of Moosehorn, in the hamlet of Grahamdale, a paved access road leads you directly to the property near Highway 6—no gravel travel required. Whether you’re heading north or south, it’s a convenient stop to park and enjoy a firepit in a secluded bush setting.
Pets
Campfires
from 
CA$18
 / night
Ásalda historic site: Riverton

4. Ásalda historic site: Riverton

3 sites · Tents, RVs · Gimli, MB
Private historic homestead site on a wooded ridge featuring rare (for this area) oak trees, grassy fields, and unspoiled nature, the Ásalda site is a 5 minute drive from Riverton (shopping and restaurants) and beautiful Sandy Bar Beach on Lake Winnipeg. The site provides plenty of privacy with opportunities for nature hikes, birding, cycling, campfire stargazing, etc. Lots of wide open spaces for a pet. Spring time offers a unique experience as the nearby wetlands come alive with an incredible chorus of frogs. Firepit provided, wood available.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
CA$30
 / night
Swamp Palace

5. Swamp Palace

100%
(2)
3 sites · Tents, RVs · Winnipeg Beach, MB
To get there you need to be in Manitoba, 2nd road east, of Hwy #229 (south side) 60 miles north of Winnipeg of Hwy #7 .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. A gazebo to get out of the rain and or to eat your meal away from flys And a fire pit with free wood
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
CA$25
 / night
Tamarack Shack & Tipi

6. Tamarack Shack & Tipi

100%
(9)
4 sites · Lodging · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
CA$140
 / night

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