Riding Mountain National Park - Canada

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About Riding Mountain National Park

RV quick facts for Riding Mountain National Park

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Full hookupsAvailable at Wasagaming Campground (full-service, electric-only, and unserviced loops)
Dump stationSani-dump available at Wasagaming Campground
Road restrictionsHighway 19 east entrance has a steep, winding escarpment grade not recommended for large RVs; use Highway 10 from Brandon or Dauphin
Cell serviceReliable in Wasagaming townsite; limited to none in the backcountry
Reservation windowFrontcountry sites book through the Parks Canada Reservation Service (PCRS) as site-specific reservations
Park entryA park entry permit is required and can be purchased at the park gateways
Firewood rulesBringing firewood from outside the park is not permitted; buy local wood to prevent invasive species spread
Nearest servicesGroceries, fuel, propane, and laundry in Wasagaming townsite at Clear Lake

Best time to visit Riding Mountain National Park

Late June through August offers the warmest weather, the fullest slate of open services at Wasagaming, and the best conditions for swimming and paddling on Clear Lake. September is an excellent shoulder window for RV travelers, with cooler nights, thinner crowds, and strong wildlife viewing as elk enter their rut. May and early June can be cool and buggy but pleasant for quieter camping. Shoulder season refers to the season before and after the peak season, and while many campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, services offered during this period may be limited.

Jan 20 mm
-11°C - -22°C

Wasagaming Campground closed; winter access limited to day-use and select trails.

Feb 15 mm
-8°C - -20°C

Frontcountry campgrounds closed; cross-country ski and snowshoe season.

Mar 20 mm
-2°C - -13°C

Frontcountry campgrounds still closed; snow and ice remain on trails.

Apr 30 mm
8°C - -4°C

Campgrounds typically closed through mid-month; roads may have thaw restrictions.

May 55 mm
17°C - 3°C

Wasagaming Campground opens in May; expect cool nights and black flies.

Jun 85 mm
21°C - 9°C

Warm days and long daylight; mosquito season peaks.

Jul 80 mm
24°C - 12°C

Peak season; reserve sites well in advance.

Aug 65 mm
23°C - 10°C

Peak season continues; warm lake temperatures for swimming.

Sep 45 mm
17°C - 5°C

Shoulder season; elk rut, cooler nights, fewer bugs.

Oct 30 mm
9°C - -1°C

Most frontcountry campgrounds close mid-month; limited services.

Nov 20 mm
-1°C - -10°C

Frontcountry campgrounds closed; freezing temperatures and early snow.

Dec 20 mm
-8°C - -18°C

Frontcountry campgrounds closed; winter conditions throughout the park.

Things to do at Riding Mountain National Park

  • Clear Lake and Wasagaming Townsite Easy
    RV parking available

    Clear Lake is the main recreational hub of Riding Mountain National Park, with a sandy main beach, marina, and paved lakeshore promenade steps from the Wasagaming townsite. RVers can park near the townsite and walk to shops, interpretive programs, and boat rentals.

  • Lake Audy Bison Enclosure Easy
    RV parking available

    Lake Audy is a drive-through plains bison enclosure where visitors view a resident herd from their vehicle on a gravel loop road. It is one of the most reliable places to see bison in Manitoba, and the access road has pullouts suitable for mid-size RVs.

  • Gorge Creek and Bald Hill Trails Moderate
    RV parking available

    These escarpment trails climb through aspen and spruce forest to viewpoints overlooking the prairie below. The trailhead parking areas accommodate smaller RVs and tow vehicles, and the routes are moderate day hikes of a few hours.

  • Ominnik Marsh Boardwalk Easy
    RV parking available

    The Ominnik Marsh boardwalk is a short, flat loop near Wasagaming that crosses a beaver pond and is excellent for birdwatching. It is stroller and mobility friendly and sits near large day-use parking suitable for RVs.

  • Grey Owl's Cabin Trail Strenuous

    This backcountry hike follows the Grey Owl Trail to the historic cabin of conservationist Archibald Belaney on Beaver Lodge Lake. The full route is a long day or overnight trip; trailhead parking off Lake Audy Road accommodates trucks and smaller RVs.

  • Clear Lake Golf Course and Cycling Paths Easy
    RV parking available

    Riding Mountain has an extensive network of paved and gravel cycling paths radiating from Wasagaming, plus a historic golf course near the townsite. Bike rentals are available in the townsite for visitors who do not bring their own.

  • Backcountry Hiking and Horseback Camping Strenuous

    Riding Mountain has long been an important place for horse users, and a number of backcountry campgrounds have corrals, hitching posts, or both to accommodate riders or wagon users. Trailhead lots along Highway 10 and secondary roads provide parking for trucks, trailers, and smaller RVs.

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How to get to Riding Mountain National Park

Riding Mountain National Park is easily accessible by car and bus from centres to the north and south, with Highway 10 connecting Brandon, 95 km to the south, with Wasagaming and continuing to Dauphin, 13 km beyond the northern border of the park. Winnipeg is roughly 3.5 hours east by vehicle. RV drivers approaching from the east should note that Highway 19 climbs the escarpment on a winding, steep grade and is not recommended for large trailers or motorhomes; Highway 10 from Brandon is the preferred RV route. The nearest commercial airports are at Dauphin and Brandon, and an airport for smaller planes has been built at Erickson.

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