Photo: Manitoba Parks Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Childs Lake Campground
Manitoba Parks inside Duck Mountain Provincial Parkwhat to expect
The Duck Mountains are a series of rolling highlands known as the Manitoba Escarpment, a legacy of the glaciers from long ago. An important area during fur trading times, the land is also characterized by the Boreal forest and glacial pot hole lakes. The campsites at Childs Lake campground serve as a refuge for fun-loving campers. Boating, hiking, biking and fishing can all be enjoyed here. Located in the Campground Boat launch, dump station, kiosk, modern washrooms, pay showers, pit privies, playground, swimming (unsupervised beach), volleyball, and water taps. Located in the Park Boating, canoeing, convenience store (Childs Lake Lodge), firewood (available for purchase), fishing (license required), gas station, hiking, picnic areas, picnic shelter, and rentals (canoe and paddle…
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the basics
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the campsites
things to do nearby
Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.
- Poitras Lake
- South Birch Lake
- Reedy Lake
Plus 7 user-tagged lakes on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.
what's around
Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Childs Lake Campground plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.
what to know
Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
other campgrounds nearby
Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.
- Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Blue Lakes Campground limited openings
- Childs Lake Campground
- West Blue Lake Campground
- Childs Lake Campground
Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.
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