DISCOVER MANITOBA’S BEST CAMPING, RVING, AND ADVENTURING
Welcome to the premiere issue of Stay - Camping in Manitoba. Whether you’re a first-time camper or a seasoned veteran of the great outdoors, our guide is filled with great camping and RVing destinations—and innovative products and services—from providers throughout the province. Your next camping adventure starts here.
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camping checklist
PACKING FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Ah, the great outdoors! Is there any better way to enjoy it than a relaxing trip to the countryside or lake with family and friends? While you’re making plans for your next camping getaway, use our handy checklist to ensure you have all the gear packed and on hand to make your outing comfortable and enjoyable.
the campsite
Tent and groundsheet (to protect the bottom of the tent from moisture)
Tent stakes
Sunshade
Tarps
Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and camping pillows; optional cots or hammocks
Flashlights/lanterns with extra batteries or solar power panel
Camping chairs and table (especially if no picnic table will be available)
Clothesline and clothes pins
toolkit
Hammer or rubber mallet
Saw, axe or hatchet
Camp knife or multi-tool
Utility cord
Batteries
Duct tape
Hand-broom and dustpan
Folding shovel
camp kitchen
Large bins for storing and transporting kitchen equipment and supplies
Camp stove with waterproof matches or lighter and fuel canisters; or charcoal barbecue with charcoal
Fire starter or chimney starter for campfires. Source your firewood at your campground.
Cooler with ice or ice packs
Bowls, pots and pans (frying pan, griddle, grill, dutch oven)
Utensils for food preparation (pot holders, spatula, tongs, whisk, serving spoons, strainer, bottle opener, corkscrew, can opener, measuring spoons and cups)
Animal-resistant storage containers, plus smaller food containers and reusable bags
Aluminum foil
Cutting board
Knife set and sharpener
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Plates, cups/mugs, knives, forks and spoons for each camper
Napkins
Portable coffee/tea maker
Tablecloth with clips
Large collapsible water container
Reuseable water bottles
Camp sink or basin with dish towel, pot scrubbers, sponges, and biodegradable soap
Dish rack and dish towels
Trash and recycling bags
clothing and footwear
Quick-drying and moisture-wicking clothing (socks, underwear, sports bras, short and long-sleeved shirts and sweaters, shorts, pants)
Sleepwear
Fleece jacket or insulated vest
Sun hat
Bandanas
Eyeshades and earplugs
Rain pants and jacket
Bathing suit
Toque, hat and gloves (prepare for the weather where you’re headed)
Waterproof shoes and boots
Sandals
health & hygiene
First aid kit and supplies
Antiseptic wipes
Toiletries
Prescription medications
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper and baby wipes
Sanitation trowel/dig tool
Feminine hygiene products
Cosmetics and mirror
Combs and brushes
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Glasses and contact lenses
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Insect repellent or device
activities
Floatation devices / life jackets
Watersports gear
Binoculars
Playing cards and other games
Marshmallow roasting sticks/forks
Books and magazines
Field guide and star chart
Arts and crafts supplies
Bicycles
Hiking poles
Dog toys, leash, collar, food, food and water bowls, waste pick-up bags
personal items
Wallet, cash, debit and credit cards
Identification cards
Smartphone and headphones
Campground reservation
confirmation
Although the S’More probably existed in various forms prior to 1927, it was in that year that a recipe for the gooey campfire confection made its first appearance in the Girl Scout guidebook, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. The recipe was attributed to troop leader Loretta Scott Crew. campfire
Source: foodandwine.com
Sewer Outlets Showers
Toilets (Modern)
Reservations
Accepted
Electrical Amperage
amenities
Accessible Sites
Beach
Controlled Access/ Gate
Dump Station
Fire Pits
Firewood
Group Camping Area
Mobile Pump-Out
Pets Welcome
Toilets (Non-Modern)
Tenting Area
Trailer/Cabin Rentals
Biking Trails
Fishing (onsite)
Golf (nearby)
Golf (onsite)
Hiking Trails
Hot Tub
Playground
Pool (Indoor)
Pool (Outdoor)
SEASONAL CAMPING OVERNIGHT CAMPING
Grand Palms RV Resort is a family-oriented campground located just 500 feet from the East Gates of Grand Beach (the second nicest beach in Canada according to Reader’s Digest Magazine). We offer a top notch customer experience and great amenities.
Family camping located on Hwy #1 at Thurston Road in the RM of Reynolds. Our family run campground is bringing nature back to camping.
Swimming or just relaxing in the sun at KaMaKi beach is popular on hot summer days. Come out and enjoy a game of horseshoes, beach volleyball, croquet, bocce ball or ladder ball, there’s plenty of room to play. Cripple Creek Campground offers 108 full service seasonal lots, 12 overnight sites (electrical/water) and unserviced tent sites are also available. All within walking distance to our beautiful KaMaKi Beach.
*Come for the day, camp for the night, stay for the season, the choice is yours.
*call for rates and availability
Reservations are recommended and accepted by email or telephone. 204-771-0242 email: cripplecreek2009@gmail.com
Your Hosts, Jackie and Mike Touchette
SW25 9 25W
Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 1P0
204-855-2260 aspengrovecampground@gmail.com
From Binscarth, along HWY#16, travel 1 km south.
204-532-2353 camping@parkandpool.ca
Binscarth Park and Pool also has Mini Golf, a beach volleyball area, public swimming, swimming lessons, aquatic exercises, lane swimming, day camps in August, and market gardens in August. Within 1 km, there is a grocery store as well as a gas station with an ATM.
1 kilometer west of the junction of Hwy 10 and PR 354. 1/2 km south on Burnett Road. 204-867-7299 clearlakervresrotinfo@gmail.com
May Long Weekend to October Long Weekend
25 km North on Highway 240 • South Beach on Lake MB, Portage la Prairie, MB R0H 0S0
204-857-7772 info@prra.ca
Travelers crossing Manitoba via the Trans-Canada Highway may not realize just how close they are to a magnificent beach. However, just 25 kilometers directly north of Portage la Prairie, on the southern shore of Lake Manitoba is Delta Beach, a popular destination for day trippers and campers with its newly refurbished camp sites and updated amenities. It is a great time to plan an overnight stay and Get Away from the Everyday!
West end of Railway St in the Agricultural Grounds. Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0 204-526-5100
R0E 0T0
Grand Palms RV Resort is a family-oriented campground located just 500 feet from the East Gates of Grand Beach (the second nicest beach in Canada according to Reader’s Digest Magazine). We offer a top notch customer experience and great amenities.
Corner of the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 459, 8kms west of Brandon 204-573-3798 camping@grandvalleypark.com
105 George Street, PO Box 146 Hartney, MB R0M 0X0 204-858-2167 rec.edo@mglgov.ca
Canada’s national park system began in 1885 when space was set aside on the slope of Alberta’s Sulphur Mountain for public use, settting the groundwork for Banff National Park. Canada now has 48 national parks, with two located in Manitoba: Riding Mountain National Park and Wapusk National Park
HILL'S RESORT
NW 5-32-15
Meadow Portage, Manitoba R0L 1E0
204-732-2340
eehill@mymts.net
SW 9-11-12 W • RR 69162
Sidney, Manitoba R0H 1C0
204-466-2777
happicampr2020@outlook.com
LILAC RESORT RV, LODGING & WATER PARK
PO Box 1105 • 37162 Lilac Lane Ste Anne, Manitoba R5H 1C1
Manitoba's favourite family vacation destination since 1958. Located just 20 minutes east of Winnipeg off the Trans Canada Highway #1. Featuring Tropical Water Park, Planned Daily Activities, Theme Weekends, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Movie Nights, Volleyball & Basketball Courts.
Main St. South-End Rossburn, Manitoba R0J 1V0 204-859-2779
The Lions Park campsite is on the outskirt of the Town of Rossburn. The town offers a laundromat, restaurants, and a wide variety of stores. Camping is free of charge. The Rossman Lake Golf and Country Club is a 15-minute drive from town. The area offers great fishing lakes, and three Riding Mountain National Park entrances with great hiking options. You can find a tourism kiosk at the Parkway Coop Gas and Convenience Store for more information.
Meadowlark Trailer Court
0C1
• TF: 1-800-363-6434
info@meadowlarkcampground.ca
We have the benefit of being on the outskirts of the City of Brandon. Being so close to the city, we are in close proximity to all the amenities for shopping or recreation.
CAMPGROUNDS MAP
This map is presented as a general reference. Only
campgrounds
1. Arrow Lake Campground
2. Aspen Grove Campground
3. Binscarth Park & Pool
4. Clear Lake RV Resort
5. Cripple Creek Campground
6. Debonair Campground
7. Delta Beach Campground
8. Glenboro Campground
9. Grand Palms RV Resort
10. Grand Valley Park
11. Hartney Campground
12. Hill’s Resort
13. Keeshkeemaquah Campground & RV Park
14. Lilac Resort –RV, Lodging & Water Park
15. Lions Park Camping
16. Meadowlark Campground
17. Miller’s Camping Resort
18. Miniota Golf Club & Campground
19. Oak Island Resort
20. Onanole RV Park & Campground
21. Patterson Lake Campground
22. Reston Campground
23. Riverbend Campground
24. Rock Garden Campground
25. Rossman Lake Resort
26. Rubber Ducky Resort & Campground
27. Spruce Sands RV Resort
28. Teulon-Rockwood
Green Acres Park & Campground
29. Vermillion Park Campground
30. Wawanesa Community Campground
31. Whitewater Recreational Park
32. Winnipegosis Beach Campground
320 - 6th Street North
Brandon, MB R7A 7N7
P: 204.729.8252
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WhiteRock Coolers | Starting at $294.95
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Flip-Grip Easy Open Latches: Designed for the whole family to use and will not pinch when trying to close.
Goatfeet Non-Skid Pads: Designed to keep your cooler planted.
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Quickchange Comfort Handles: Insertable easy change handles, with molded grip.
WhiteRock Drinkware | Starting at $64.00
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Many items available such as tin signs, car decals, mugs and garage décor.
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May 1 to September 30
10 km east of Portage La Prairie • Hwy #1 Portage La Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3C3
204-857-4255 info@millerscampground.com
Conveniently located on Hwy #1, 35 minutes west of Winnipeg and 10km east of Portage La Prairie on Trans Canada Hwy #1. Large full-service pull-thru sites available with mature trees. Large heated pool, Wi-Fi, games room, playground, ice cream, convenience store, fire wood, clean washrooms, showers, laundromat, basketball, sand volleyball and horseshoes, Big rigs welcome. Highest rated Good Sam Park in Manitoba.
MINIOTA
GOLF CLUB AND CAMPGROUND
One mile south of Miniota on Highway 83. Quarter mile east. 204-567-3553
miniotagolfclub@gmail.com
134 Government Road East Oak Lake Beach, MB R0M
Road 577 • 8.5 km from the Highway 45 turnoff in Oakburn, Manitoba 204-859-4040
10 Lake Avenue
Reston, Manitoba R0M 1X0
204-877-3327
accounts@rmofpipestone.com
500 Broadway Avenue • Box 339
Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0
204-476-7676
riverbend@neepawa.ca
Riverbend Campground is located near the Neepawa Golf & Country Club and within walking distance to the Neepawa Swimming Pool. Scenic walking, hiking and biking trails wind through the campground along the Whitemud River. Riverbend Campground is known for its modern, clean washrooms. There are plenty of activities for young and old in Neepawa and lots of shopping nearby.
44025 Municipal Rd No. 46 Road N. Richer, Manitoba R0E 1S0 204-422-5441 • TF: 1-866-422-5441
Ducky Resort & Campground is the one for family camping fun!
Only 20 minutes from Winnipeg in Warren
• Overnight and Seasonal Camping • Camping Cabin
• Motel Rooms • 2 Heated Pools • 2 Hot Tubs
• Scheduled Activities • RDR Grill - open to public www.rubberduckyresort.com 204-322-5286 text 204-514-6599
DISCOVER OUR NATURE
Be it camping at Rossman Lake Resort, Patterson Lake, Arrow Lake or at the Lions Campground at the edge of town.
Enjoy fishing, swimming, golfing, horseback riding, good food, unique shopping treasures, hiking/biking in Riding Mountain National Park or the Rossburn Subdivision Trail and our rich history all within a short distance of our camping sites. www.rossburn.ca
TEULON Green Acres PARK & Campground
Free Park Admission
The Park houses baseball diamonds, rodeo grounds, barbeque area, Museum, Art Centre, Curling Rink, Arena, Soccer Pitches, Lions playground, Hiking Trail, Campground and a toboggan hill. Book Online at www.greenacresparkcampground.com
ROSSMAN LAKE RESORT
In Rossburn, turn north on PR 264 for 3.2 km; turn east on PR 577. Follow signs at Rossman Lake.
204-859-0080
May 15 to September 30
Rossman Lake Resort offers an awesome golf course, a restaurant, a 544-acre lake for enjoyment, and many more options to make your stay a "holiday". We are located NE of Rossburn along HWY 577. A very scenic area just off the beaten path offering you rolling hills, lakes, and forests. Nature is on your doorstep to explore even via horseback. Ask us. We are just a few miles away from the southern edge of Riding Mountain National Park.
RUBBER DUCKY RESORT AND CAMPGROUND
RV RESORT
The Campground is located at the south end of Teulon within the Park 204-886-0505 teulonrockwoodrec@gmail.com
Green Acres Park is 80 acres in size and is located at the south end of Town. The Park houses
diamonds, rodeo grounds, barbecue area, museum, Art Centre, curling rink, arena, soccer
Lions Playground and the campground. Crescent Creek meanders through the trees and a 2.5km walking trail follows the stream. The Museum is home of Hunter House, a municipally designated heritage site. Special events include a Tractor Pull and Rodeo as well as family fun days & art festivals.
In May 2019, the Australian Motorhoming Lions Club set out to break the record for the largest parade of RVs. Exactly 868 recreational vehicles formed an epic and unbroken line across the landscape of
Come and stay at the Wawanesa Community Campground and enjoy the scenic valley of Wawanesa and the surrounding area. Our main campground is located just north of the Waterpark and along the Souris River. Our second campground is located 1 block west of the Waterpark and is just north of the ball diamonds.
Highway #23, 1 mile east of Elgin 204-741-0905 rec.edo@mglgov.ca
end of season
GETTING YOUR RV READY FOR WINTER
It’s late autumn and you’ve come to the sad realization that RVing season, at least in Manitoba, has come to an end. Unless you’re heading south to warmer climes, it's time to park the RV for the winter. Here’s a quick checklist to ensure your valuable investment weathers the winter, ready to hit the road next spring.
Check the tires and inflate them to the recommended pressure. If parking your RV on asphalt, place plywood under the tires to prevent oils in the asphalt from reacting with the rubber.
Give the exterior a good wash and apply a good coat of wax. Your RV's exterior paint job can fade from exposure to sunlight, even in the winter.
Clean and wash the vehicle’s interior surfaces and storage compartments. Be on the lookout for food residue that could be a temptation for insects and other pests. This is a good time to look for holes and cracks that need filling. To prevent mould from forming, leave cabinet doors open and allow the interior to dry completely.
Check for cracks and tears in the exterior and roof. Apply patches and sealants.
Don’t make it easy for rodents and other pests to gain entry or nest in the RV. Cover exterior openings, such as vents and pipes, with screen or mesh. Put some rodent traps in the RV just in case. And remove any potential nesting matierals, such as newspapers, clothing and towels. Remove any items from the RV that could freeze.
Run RV antifreeze through water lines. Reduce humidity and the resulting musty odours by leaving the roof vents open (with vent covers in place).
Place a box of baking soda in the refrigerator.
Remove the RV’s batteries and store them in a warm, dry location.
In addition to making sure any gas appliances are turned off, turn off the RV’s gas supply valve.
Pull down the daylight window shades to prevent fading of interior fabrics while still allowing some light to enter the interior to discourage the growth of mould.
If you’re not storing your RV indoors, consider a breathable fabric cover to allow for air flow and reduce mildew from forming under the cover.
FIREARMS
OPTICS
AMMUNITION
ACCESSORIES
OUTDOOR GEAR
AIRSOFT
FIREWORKS
SMOKE GRENADES
CONSIGNMENT AND PRE OWNED SALES
the camp cook
TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE MEALS
Food is an important part of the camping experience. We all have memories of a favourite camp meal, cooked over glowing coals and enjoyed in the open air. If you’re the designated camp cook (self-appointed or otherwise!), you’ll want to maximize the amount of time you spend having fun and minimize the amount of time you spend doing meal prep. Here are a few things to consider.
1. Start with a plan. Determine how many meals you’ll need, and how many people you’ll be cooking for. Choose your meals based on how much time you want to spend cooking. If you’ll be on the go most of the time, simpler meals are in order.
2. Be food safe. Foods can spoil quickly in the summer heat. Choose items that store and travel well.
3. Not every meal needs to be a cooked meal. Preparing a meal over the campfire takes time and patience. Don’t overdo it. Plan some grab-andgo dishes, preferably prepared in advance (see #5).
4. Take the season and weather into account. You'll look forward to coldplate meals on hot summer days. For the shoulder seasons, with cool mornings and evenings, hot foods will be welcome. Soup, anyone?
5. Prep what you can at home. Chop the veggies, cook the bacon, and boil the pasta. You’ll invest some time upfront getting ready, but you’ll appreciate the time you save later.
6. Freeze some of your meals. If you don’t have access to a camper/ RV refrigerator, prepare and freeze foods to increase the time they can be stored in your cooler. Eat the most perishable foods first.
7. Don’t forget the snacks. Between meals, when you’re out hiking and adventuring, you’re going to get hungry more quickly. Pack your favourite nuts, dried fruit and trail mix.
8. Don’t forget the equipment. Use our handy checklist on page 7 to ensure your camp kitchen is well-stocked.
