Manitoba closes some provincial campgrounds and trails amid flooding issues

Nopiming Provincial Park. Photo by Brian Barkley.

The Manitoba government is informing residents that it has closed some campgrounds and trails amid flooding issues around the province.

In a Tuesday news release, the province said it advises against travel in Nopiming Provincial Park, adding that canoe routes in Nopiming and Manigotagan River Provincial Parks are closed. Some of the trails in Whiteshell Provincial Park are also closed.

Some of the park and campground openings, which were originally scheduled for May 13, have been delayed. These changes include:

Closures could be extended if the flooding continues. Those with reservations, as well as seasonal campers, will be contacted and their fees will be refunded if there are affected by a closure.

Manitoba said campers should not pre-emptively cancel their reservations before they are notified of a closure, because they will face cancellation fees.

Provincial park services, including drinking water and washrooms, could also be limited or reduced due to spring conditions delaying the setup and operation of water lines. Campers are asked to plan accordingly for possible services reductions.

The Manitoba government noted that some campgrounds that are expected to open over the May long weekend, particularly those in higher elevations, still have a substantial amount of snow and may also experience delays.

Visitors are advised to check the conditions before heading to provincial parks this spring.