The best camping near Whiteshell Provincial Park

Visitors have been heading to Whiteshell for over 8,000 years, drawn by ample walleye, northern pike, perch, smallmouth bass, and lake trout. Today, families and outdoor enthusiasts still love the fishing, plus the year-round recreation activities, such as skiing at the Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes or exploring the Bannock Point Petroforms (sacred Indigineous spots with rocks patterns and animal shapes). Thousands of kilometres of trails cross the protected natural area of the park, waiting for you to explore on foot, bike, snowmobile or shoeshoe.

• Best for RVs: Nutimik Lake Campground
• Best small campground: Brereton Lake Campground
• Best for Families: Big Whiteshell Lake Campground

1. To reserve a campsite, call ahead or book online on the Manitoba Provincial Parks Reservation site.There is a fee for each reservation and each campsite. Reservations for the following season open mid-April. Most of the campgrounds are connected to the computerized reservation system and will accept same-day bookings.
2. Campsites that haven’t been reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If booking for a long weekend, there is a two-night minimum that must include the Saturday night. 

Summer (Victoria Day long weekend in May to Labour Day at the start of September) is high season for campers and cottagers in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Once the fall starts, seasonal campgrounds close and things start to quiet--take advantage of the chance to see wild rice being harvested from canoe. Select campgrounds stay open until Thanksgiving. Winter visits give you the chance to explore the expansive parklands on cross-country skis, snowshoes or from your snowmobile. 

• Entry to Manitoba Provincial Parks requires a permit, the cost of which is not included in the price of your campsite. Purchase your permit online ahead of your arrival.
• The larger resorts and campsites have stores and commissaries, so if you run out of supplies or have forgotten something, you’ll be able to stock up. 
• Even with all the beaches in Whiteshell, a hot day means crowds. Head out early to snag parking and a spot near the water.
• The Caddy Lake Tunnels are a cool natural feature on Caddy Lake. The distance between the tunnels makes it best for experienced paddlers though, or you may want to rent a boat with a motor.