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St. Malo Campground

st. malo

Manitoba Parks
Manitoba · reservable

what to expect

St. Malo is a great family-oriented park, complete with two beaches, hiking and biking trails, and swimming opportunities. St. Malo Reservoir was created in 1958 by damming the Rat River - this was done to respond to concerns about the area's water supply. The establishment of the park, along with a beach and campground, followed two years later. Today, the popular campground is home to campsites that offer either electrical or basic service. Beach volleyball, boardsailing, canoeing, miniature golf, fishing, water fun rentals, playgrounds, and interpretive programming are also enjoyed by campers.

Located in the Campground
Biking, boat launch, boating (power boats are prohibited, electric motors only), firewood (available for purchase), fishing (license required), hikin…

the basics

flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from calgary
16.4h · 1232 km
drive from edmonton
16.5h · 1237 km
drive from vancouver
25.2h · 1889 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.
pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.

what to bring

this list adapts to st. malo. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

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common questions about st. malo

can dogs camp at st. malo?
Yes. St. Malo Campground allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
does st. malo have electric hookups?
No. St. Malo Campground does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is st. malo from calgary?
St. Malo Campground is 1232 km from Calgary — approximately a 16.4-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at st. malo?
Yes. St. Malo 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 st. malo?
Peak season at St. Malo Campground aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of st. malo.

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

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