Update - April 3rd, 2020: Due to #Covid19MB, Manitoba has postponed upcoming Parks Reservation Service launch dates until further notice. Existing reservations remain valid. Bookings for group use, cabins and yurts and Birds Hill campground will resume on Friday, April 17. Learn more at www.manitobaparks.com.

Manitoba Parks is once again offering staggered dates for camping reservations to help elevate the backlog on opening day.

In light of recommendations about social distancing and limiting public gatherings, Manitoba Conservation and Climate has cancelled all planned interpreter-led events in Manitoba parks and has closed interpretive centres until further notice. Parks remain open for day use at this time.
As long as people are healthy and able to do so, they can explore trails in provincial parks on their own or in small groups, while using good social distancing practices.

— News release

Reservations for Cabins, Yurts, Group use areas and Birds Hill campsite will open on March 23rd at 7 a.m. C.D.T.

Reservations for Winnipeg Beach, Betula Lake, Big Whiteshell, Brereton Lake, Caddy Lake, Falcon Beach, Falcon Lakeshore, Nutimik Lake, Opapiskaw, Otter Falls, West Hawk Lake and White Lake campgrounds open April the 6th at 7 a.m. C.D.T.

Remaining provincial park campgrounds will open on April 8th at 7 a.m.

Register by phoning 204-948-3333 (in Winnipeg) or 1-888-482-2267 (toll free), or book online.

New for 2020:

Manitoba Elicensing: Starting this spring, you can purchase Manitoba hunting licences, fishing licences and park vehicle permits online. You will be able to go online, create a customer profile, select the desired licence or permit, checkout and print. For more information on the program, visit manitobaelicensing.ca
New shower buildings will be available at Big Whiteshell - South Shore and Paint Lake
Showers buildings were converted to Pay Showers at Adam Lake and Rivers
Duck Mountains: Wellman Lake, Blue Lake, Childs Lake and Singush Lake will no longer supply firewood at these locations. Firewood will be available for purchase from local vendors at these locations.

There are also numerous backcountry camping and canoeing opportunities, which are on a first-come, first-served basis, with a few select locations in Nopiming Provincial Park available through the park reservation service

Download the Campers Guide as a .PDF to learn more before making your reservation and be sure to check out some of Manitoba's most popular parks.

Stay connected with Manitoba Parks by following them on Twitter at @MBGovParks.

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