Camping near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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Portage la Prairie

Camping near Portage la Prairie

Whether you come by canoe or car, this small town packs big surprises.

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Cloverdale Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Selkirk, MB Camp under the stars and let the prairie breeze flow past your tent. Close to Selkirk, Manitoba, for all your essential needs. You will likely see us hammering away in our blacksmith shop - Cloverdale Forge is located on the same property. Bring your own tents or van/truck campers! If you're bringing a camper, the sites are flat and can accommodate vehicles up to 20ft long (electrical hookup available). Option to camp on mowed grass or in a pine grove. Amenities include a toilet, potable water, wifi, and a picnic table. Our property is only a few miles from Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site and Selkirk, Manitoba, where there is easy access to the Red River.

6 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Saint Andrews, MBWe have been recycling this farm for years. It was owned previously by a couple who worked for a nursery and they planted many varieties of trees. Later it was part of a Manitoba pilot project for hi-bred poplar so there is a 14 acre poplar forest that was planted on a grid. It is a very unique place. We love it here and hope you do too! Learn more about this land: Enjoy over 40 beautiful acres within the heart of the prairies at Blacknot Farm! Perfect for pitching a tent or parking your RV, camper van, or trailer. A wonderful family-friendly (including pets!) getaway only 20 minutes north of Winnepeg, and 10 minutes from Selkirk, Manitoba. There is outdoor access to restrooms, water, and electricity on the property. With 5 sites to choose from, you can select a very quiet and peaceful spot in the trees or field or choose to be closer to the house and barn with wifi signal, running water and flush toilets. While you’re here, you can go on nature walks, raid the garden, play yard games, enjoy a bonfire, and explore the woods. If interested, ask for a tour of the 3 season party hayloft with antiques, vintage video games, an old pool table, and a zip line. The campsite has firewood for campfires, a picnic table to enjoy your meals, and potable water is available through a tap (both hot and cold water). All sites can be accessed by a traditional car, no off-roading or 4-wheel drive vehicle is needed. If you’re interested in exploring the area, Selkirk, Manitoba has plenty of fishing and a marine museum. We are also a short drive to Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site. Oak Hammock Marsh Wildlife Management Area is a 17-minute drive. One of North America’s birding hotspots and a great destination for people of all ages! This 36km2 Wildlife Management Area features a restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, waterfowl lure crops, artesian springs, some of Manitoba’s last remaining patches of tall-grass prairie and 30 kilometres of trails for you to explore. Gimli or New Iceland is about a 30-minute drive north and is a great summer or winter destination. Rich in history, art, culture and outdoor discovery it has many restaurants, lovely beaches and the New Iceland Heritage Museum. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation we acknowledge that Blacknot Farm is in the heart of Treaty One territory the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Cree, and Dakota peoples and the Homelands of the Metis Nation. We respect the treaties made on this land and acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. We stand committed to building positive relationships rooted in a spirit of genuine reconciliation as we move forward. I look forward to hosting you!

Forested Meadow at Beach Resort

7 sites · Lodging, Tents45 acres · Winnipeg Beach, MBThis 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.

2 sites · Lodging29 acres · MB

3 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · AB

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Scanterbury, MBWelcome to Riverside Camping! Our campsite is in the perfect location along the Brokenhead river and with a two miles paddle to Lake Winnipeg. As a gateway to cottage country a new beach could be explored each day, so stay for a week. A portable toilet is provided for campsites and we suggest taking a dip in the river to cool off and feel refreshed. Each campsite has its own firepit to cook food on or bonfires in the evening. There is a local grocery store for picking up groceries as well as two convenient stores and gas stations. Don't feel like cooking? There is either South Beach Casino & Resort restaurant for dining in or take-out and Chicken Delight across the highway. Activities available include canoeing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boating, swimming and boat launches available. A professional boat launch is adjacent to the camp sites if you have a larger boat.

Lake Winnipeg Beachfront Meadow

2 sites · RVs, Tents147 acres · Riverton, MBWe have two listings to choose from!This grassy field fronts on Lake Winnipeg beach, affording access to swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, campfire on the beach, etc.Beautiful sunrises/sunsets, birding, 5 minutes from Hnausa General Store and fishing from Hnausa Dock.We have one campsite available for tent and RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the site is flat.Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban.Pets are welcome.

The Sleepy Pine Chalet

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Steinbach, MBCamp underneath the fragrant pines in your own private campsite on the 3 acre grounds of a private chalet. Perfect for stargazers, weary travellers, and those looking for a slice of peace and quiet! Nestled between Marchand and La Broquerie, two quaint, quiet towns with all of the amenities you need. For a little more hustle and bustle, we’re only 10 minutes away from Steinbach, with plenty of big-name stores, restaurants, and sightseeing to keep you busy! Take in a movie at the Keystone Cinema, try your hand at a night of bowling, hit up one of the local pubs, or bring your clubs for a round of golf! And something unheard of for a rural retreat; high-speed wireless internet access right from your campsite! Take in a Netflix movie under the stars, or work from home… in the woods! Well-behaved dogs are permitted, as long as they are cleaned up after and kept on a leash or staked at all times. No bathroom facilities. Self-contained units only at this time. NOTE: this is a wildlife-friendly area, so we ask all of our campers to camp smart. Keep all food up, away, and covered. Do not keep garbage around your campsite. Don’t be surprised if a deer or two stop by for a visit!

Backroad's Woodland Retreat

1 site · Lodging80 acres · MBLearn more about this land:Stay in our fully-functioning guest camper on our idyllic woodland property, with access to the Roseau River, hiking trails, a herd of friendly horses, and close access to heritage and historical sites such as the Tall Grass Prairie and St. Michael's Historical Ukrainian Church. Our guest camper sleeps up to four and features a bathroom, stove and mini-fridge. We also have an enclosed fire pit with a grill for you to use.Take advantage of the Roseau River, which runs through our property and is perfect for canoeing or kayaking (we have a guest canoe available). We also have groomed walking/cycling trails on the property where you will see lots of birds and wildlife.You can even meet our herd of friendly horses that you can photograph, talk to, and love on. If you want a quiet, backroad camping experience without distractions, this is the place for you!If you want to bring more than 4 guests, you will need to bring a tent. Don't worry, there's plenty of room.

1 site · RV80 acres · Brandon, MBWe purchased this property in April of 2021 and immediately fell in love with the wide-open spaces studded with amazing forests. The diverse wildlife and many different birds really made this place feel like an oasis for us and we would love to share the quiet and tranquillity with you!Experience the rolling fields and lush forests of the hill country south of Riding Mountain and reconnect with nature.This is an RV-only campsite. We can accommodate vehicles up to 35 ft in length and the site requires levelling. The site is quiet and private for that middle-of-nowhere feeling but still, just a short drive to Minnedosa with its beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, shopping and boating plus get your camera ready to take some pictures of Minnedosa's Bison herd!Minnedosa Beach is a large, sandy beach that has picnic areas, a boat launch, a playground, a concession and even a kayak club. Minnedosa is known for its historic pioneer village and farmer's markets. Minnedosa means "flowing water" in Sioux, the language of the First Nations group who lived in the area at the time of its settlement.Whether you want to relax and recharge or experience fun and adventure, you're never too far away!Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban.Learn more about this land:Rest and recharge on a quiet parcel of our farmland.Experience the rolling fields and lush forests of the hill country south of Riding Mountain and reconnect with nature.This is an RV-only campsite. We can accommodate vehicles up to 35 ft in length and the site requires levelling. The site is quiet and private for that middle-of-nowhere feeling but still, just a short drive to Minnedosa with its beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, shopping and boating plus get your camera ready to take some pictures of Minnedosa's Bison herd!Minnedosa Beach is a large, sandy beach that has picnic areas, a boat launch, a playground, a concession and even a kayak club. Minnedosa is known for its historic pioneer village and farmer's markets. Minnedosa means "flowing water" in Sioux, the language of the First Nations group who lived in the area at the time of its settlement.Whether you want to relax and recharge or experience fun and adventure, you're never too far away!Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban.

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Anola, MBLearn more about this land:Come and enjoy the peace of country living! This is perfect for a short getaway from the city noise.We have an adorable 2 bedroom cabin plus a sun porch. The cabin sleeps two people. We have a fire-pit & BBQ. There is also a nice outhouse and a hose for water.We have friendly sheep, mini donkeys, chickens rabbits and a horse.Please drive slowly when on our property as the animals run free

1 site · Lodging1 acre · St. Malo, MBThis four season property is situated in the southeastern part of Manitoba, next to St. Malo Provincial Park. The access to nature and seasonal activities are bountiful. The spring, summer and fall allows for water sports, cycling, hiking and relaxing. The winter opens the door to skiing, snowshoeing, skidooing, and additional outdoor pursuits. In all seasons you can observe wildlife, as birds, reptiles, mammals and other creatures visit the property, lodge along the reservoir and river banks, providing a background of nature sounds throughout the year.

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Once the place where fur trading voyageurs carried canoes from the Assiniboine River to Lake Manitoba, Portage has long welcomed explorers. Now a railway town, this is one of few spots where Canada’s two national lines come together—visit the restored CPR station and rail cars at the Fort La Reine Museum. Once you step back from the tracks, this place will wrap you up in greenery. Sitting in an urban forest with some of the biggest cottonwoods in the country, Portage’s Island Park is the “island on the prairie.” Actually a peninsula on an oxbow lake, here you can walk several kilometres of paths, play 18 holes of golf, swim, and otherwise enjoy the weather in one of Canada’s sunniest cities. Then head to the parks, just outside of town.

Where to Go

Spruce Woods Provincial Park

The park’s Carberry Sand Hills—also known as the Spirit Sands—are an unusual system of stable sand dunes, rising as high as 30 metres and home to cacti and hognose snakes. Walk through the dunes to the Devil’s Punch Bowl, a cool blue-green pond, then stay the night at the Kiche Manitou Campground.

St. Ambroise Provincial Park

A big beach just north of town, this small park is set on the shores of Lake Manitoba. Stroll the boardwalk to the viewing tower to spot all sorts of migratory and other birds, including pelicans, warblers, catbirds, and the endangered piping plover. The beach is perfect for a long afternoon in the sun, with sandbars and shallow inlets just offshore.

Riding Mountain National Park

While you won’t find any snow-capped peaks here on the prairie, this is the highest point between the Appalachians and the Rockies. Home to the Manitoba Escarpment, the “doorstep to the west,” hike to McCreary Lookout for sweeping views over the patchwork of fields below. The 3,000-square-kilometre park is home to black bears, elk, wolves, and even herds of free-roaming bison. Enjoy the wild, then head to the park town of Wasagaming on the blue waters of Clear Lake for a swim, a visit to the log cabin visitor centre, and a bite to eat.

When to Go

Temperature swings are dramatic in this part of the land-locked west. Summer is hot and sometimes humid, and Portage has more sunny days than any other place in Canada. Winter is windy, snowy and cold (the average daytime temperature in January is 14°F (-10°C), so you’ll have to bundle up to skate on the pond or ski the trails at Island Park. Swimming is best in July and August, and while temperatures can drop quickly into September, most mosquitos are gone by then.

Know Before You Go

It’s easy to get to Portage la Prairie—in addition to the Trans-Canada Highway, the town is serviced by The Canadian, a storied train that runs from Toronto to Vancouver, as well as trains running between Winnipeg and subarctic Churchill.
You’ll find a cluster of grocery and hardware stores on Saskatchewan Avenue, close to where it connects with the Trans-Canada, just west of the city.
Roadside attractions are big in this part of the country, and Portage’s contribution is the world’s largest can of Coca-Cola—snap a photo before heading to your campsite.
Summertime hops with festivals, from a free live concert series to the Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival and the Portage Potato Festival.