Manipogo Provincial Park is a provincial park on the shore of Lake Manitoba, approximately 50 km, northeast of Dauphin, Manitoba. It is named after Manipogo, a lake monster reputed to live in the lake. The 610,000 m² location was declared a provincial park in 1961.
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Manipogo is easily one of the most beautiful provincial parks I have ever visited.
3 bays of electrically serviced private sites make for an ideal camping experience for any camper, trailer or even tenting for people who want to get away from it all. Their large, unserviced bay is great for tenters who enjoy a more communal camping experience. All four bays are equiped with a modern washroom, reducing the need for excessive walking to relueve yourself.
Their concession, which opens at noon daily, has reasonable prices for firewood and ice, though you can get both for cheaper in St. Rose. The food is a bit pricey, but incredibly good. The Monster Burger is a treat that any meat eater should try at least once.
They have a well built, modern play structure for kids with an appropriately forested theme and they offer life jackets for loan at no cost, which is perfect for heading out on the lake from one of their 2 marinas. One marina, right off the main beach, is a proper day use boat launch, while the other is just off the 3 private site bays and is ideal for canoes, kayaks and inflatable boats.
The beach is fairly rocky, which is the only criticism I can give this park, but is accompanied by a neighboring dog beach so that your furrier family members can go for a swim as well. There are also modern showers right off the main beach, allowing for good hygiene your whole trip.
In addition to the private atmosphere and excellent facilities, the staff are friendly and easy going. Campers are left to enjoy themselves as they see fit so long as they don't disrupt each other, without constant park patrols nagging visitors over every little detail of how you camp.
I highly recommend this campground, it's...
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We made a sudden decision to go on a first time camping trip. The reason we picked Manipogo Provincial Park was because we wanted electricity and with labour day weekend, other (closer) campsites were full. It didn't hurt that the few reviews were really good.
On arrival, the park employee was very helpful and friendly. The site had exactly what we needed. There is a bit of privacy between sites with the tall grass/bushes. It can be difficult to nail down the pegs for the tent due to the mostly gravel surface but that might just be our inexperience. South Bay had washrooms, coin-op showers, a playground and firewood pile a short walk away. I see in the map though that other sections/bays only had washrooms so they would need to travel a bit further for the other stuff.
We also walked through the unpowered North Bay section which is just a few feet from the lakeshore. The sites are more open with little division between them.
Between the North Bay and the other bays is the beach area which had a restaurant (it seems is only open on weekends), boat ramp, more washrooms, showers, a play structure and some life vests to borrow. Note that dogs are not allowed on the sand beach. I was pretty disappointed that dogs also weren't allowed on the grassy area by the beach. There is a separate rocky dog beach.
The closest town with services seems to be Saint Rose du Lac, 30 minutes away. Dauphin is an hour away.
All in all, a good first...
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Manipogo Provincial Park, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The campsites were spacious and well-maintained, providing ample room for our group to set up comfortably. The highlight, of course, was the stunning beach area and crystal-clear water. It felt like paradise, and we spent hours swimming and sunbathing.
Moreover, the walking paths in the park were a pleasant surprise. They offered a fantastic way to explore the natural beauty of the area while getting some exercise. The scenery along the paths was simply breathtaking, with lush vegetation and serene lake views.
Overall, Manipogo Provincial Park is a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and campers alike. I can't wait to return and enjoy more of its serene beauty and recreational opportunities. It's a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful and picturesque...
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