Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Wellman Lake Campground

duck mountain - wellman lake

Manitoba Parks
Manitoba · reservable

what to expect

Within the Duck Mountain's boreal forest, you can find clear lakes, a diversity of wildlife, and the small, yet beautiful, Wellman Lake campground. This quiet, family vacation area offers you activities like hiking trails or climbing the observation tower on Copernicus Hill. Angling and boating opportunities await you, as well as a beach and playground. The campsites offer electrical/water, electrical or basic camping. A store, snack bar, boat rentals and boat launch are also available.

Located in the Campground
Basketball, boat launch, dump station (near campground office), fishing (license required), hiking, horseshoe, kiosk (campground office), modern washrooms, pay showers, picnic areas, picnic shelter, pit privies, playground, swimming (unsupervised beach), tennis…

the basics

drive from edmonton
11.6h · 870 km
drive from calgary
12.2h · 916 km
drive from vancouver
21.2h · 1589 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to duck mountain - wellman lake. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about duck mountain - wellman lake

how far is duck mountain - wellman lake from edmonton?
Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Wellman Lake Campground is 870 km from Edmonton — approximately a 11.6-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at duck mountain - wellman lake?
Yes. Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Wellman Lake Campground is operated by Manitoba Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at duck mountain - wellman lake?
Peak season at Duck Mountain Provincial Park - Wellman Lake Campground aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of duck mountain - wellman lake.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from manitoba parks + open sources

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