The Manitoba government is encouraging campers and outdoor enthusiasts to mark their calendars as the Parks Reservation Service opens for the 2026 camping season in less than a month.

“Manitobans are eager to get outside and enjoy our provincial parks this summer,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Mike Moyes. “Whether families are planning a weekend getaway or a longer summer adventure, our Parks Reservation Service helps make it easier for everyone to find and reserve the perfect campsite.”

This year, campers will benefit from a new availability notification feature. Reservation account holders may now set up to five availability notifications within their profile. If a campsite becomes available that matches the selected location and criteria, users will be notified by email.

To manage high demand and improve the booking experience, campground reservations will once again open in stages over five days. Reservations will open each day at 7am online at manitobaparks.com and by phone by calling 1-888-482-2267 (toll-free) or 204-948-3333 (in Winnipeg). Reservations can also be made in-person in Winnipeg from 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday at 1181 Portage Ave., Winnipeg.

The Parks Reservation Service will begin taking reservations on the following dates:

  • Monday, April 13 – reservations open for all cabins, yurts and group use areas;
  • Tuesday, April 14 – reservations open for campsites at Birds Hill, Winnipeg Beach and Grand Beach campgrounds;
  • Wednesday, April 15 – reservations open for campsites in Whiteshell Provincial Park campgrounds including Betula Lake, Big Whiteshell, Brereton Lake, Caddy Lake, Falcon Beach, Falcon Lakeshore, Nutimik Lake, Opapiskaw, Otter Falls, West Hawk Lake and White Lake;
  • Thursday, April 16 – reservations open for campsites in northern and western region campgrounds including Asessippi, Bakers Narrows, Clearwater Lake (Campers Cove and Pioneer Bay), Duck Mountain (Blue Lakes, Childs Lake and Wellman Lake), Manipogo, Paint Lake, Rainbow Beach, Rivers, Spruce Woods (Kiche Manitou), Turtle Mountain (Adam Lake), Wekusko Falls and William Lake; and
  • Friday, April 17 – reservations open for campsites at all remaining campground locations including Birch Point, Camp Morton, Hecla (Gull Harbour), Hnausa Beach, Lundar Beach, Moose Lake, Nopiming (Beresford Lake, Bird Lake, Shoe Lake, Tulabi Falls), St. Malo, Stephenfield and Watchorn.

Online users will enter a virtual waiting room before 7am on opening days and may be placed in a queue depending on demand to ensure a smooth booking process.

A new $10 reservation cancellation fee has been introduced this year to help offset costs when camping reservations are cancelled. The fee will also encourage intentional reservations and improve campsite availability, giving more Manitobans and visitors the opportunity to book a campsite when they want to use it.

The cancellation fee will apply to any reservation cancelled four or more days prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled within three days or less of arrival will continue to be charged one night’s camping fee.

Visitors are reminded that Black Lake campground in Nopiming Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2026 season to allow wildfire recovery work to continue. In addition, some site closures are in place due to construction activities at St. Malo, Hecla-Gull Harbour and Grand Beach campgrounds. Reservations will also not be accepted at this time for the Bay 10 family/group sites at Kiche Manitou Campground in Spruce Woods Provincial Park while ongoing electrical upgrades are completed.

Campers are encouraged to prepare ahead of opening days by making sure they have an account line, updating passwords and reviewing reservation policies.