Ranch camping in Manitoba with a private bathroom

Home to the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” Manitoba is known for its Arctic north.

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2 top ranch campgrounds in Manitoba with a private bathroom

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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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.

Ranch camping in Manitoba with a private bathroom 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.