Riding Mountain National Park provides exceptional camping opportunities for enjoying nature and exploring the great outdoors.

Camping Information

Central Trail Area

TRAIL DIFFICULTY: Moderate

TRAIL LENGTH: 73 km (one-way) DRIVING DISTANCE TO TRAILHEAD FROM WASAGAMING: 43 km (1 hour)

Central is the longest trail in Riding Mountain National Park. No longer used as a patrol road, it is the main entryway into the western half of the park, providing access to seven other trails.

Riding Mountain National Park

Riding Mountain National Park Trail Etiquette

Riding Mountain National Park Trail Guide

Horse use is allowed on most backcountry trails. 

The park is easily accessible by car and bus from centres to the north and south. Highway #10 connects Brandon, 95 km (59 miles) to the south, with Wasagaming (the park's Visitor Services Centre) and continues to Dauphin, 13 km (8 miles) beyond the northern border of RMNP. From the east, Highway #19 enters the park through the scenic escarpment region. The nearest commercial airports are at Dauphin and Brandon. An airport for smaller planes has been built at Erickson. A motor vehicle permit is required and can be purchased at the park gateways.