Activities
For all recreation activities within the Park, it is advisable to contact Riding Mountain National Park administration for information and to acquire necessary permits.
- Hiking & Backpacking
There are over 400 km (250 mi) of trails within the park for hiking or backpacking. The park's habitat varies from the rugged gorges of the east side of the park to the tall evergreens of the Central portion to the meadows of the western portion. Trail surfaces vary from partially graveled patrol roads to grassy trails. Backpacking trails include Ochre River Trail, South Escarpment Trail, and the Tilson Lake Trail.
- Cycling
There are a lot of cycling opportunities in Riding Mountain National Park. Trails vary in difficulty from the easy gently rolling trails of the Central, Baldy Lake and Strathclair trails to the rugged and extremely hilly Packhorse, Jet and Baldy Hill trails.
- Horseback Riding & Horsedrawn Carriage
Horse use is allowed on most backcountry trails. Local outfitters are able to provide equipment needed for a unique Horsedrawn Carriage experience.
- Cross country Skiing
Riding Mountain National Park is home to critically acclaimed ski trails. Warming shelters are found on several of the trails during the winter months and heated base cabins are available.
- Snowmobiling
Because the Park is federally protected land, only the frozen surface of Clear Lake during the winter months can be used for snowmobiling.
- Fishing
National Park Fishing Licenses are required for fishing within Park boundaries. There are many clean, freshwater lakes within the Park including Clear Lake, Lake Audy, Moon Lake and Whirlpool Lake among others. Walleye, white fish and perch are found in Clear Lake, and a limited number of rainbow and brook trout can be found in Lake Katherine and Deep Lake. Ice fishing is allowed on Clear Lake during the winter months.
- Boating
Motorized boats are allowed on Clear Lake, Lake Audy and Moon Lake. Boat launches can be found on Clear Lake and Lake Audy, while boats and motors must be carried 300 metres at Moon Lake. Only non-motorized watercrafts are allowed on Deep Lake, Lake Katherine and Whirlpool Lake, and all other backcountry lakes.
All personal water crafts are banned within Riding Mountain National Park.
As of 2008, only four-stroke and direct injected two-stroke equipped motor boats will be permitted on Clear Lake. Boats equipped with other motors are not permitted to use the lake for environmental reasons. The ban is enforced by Parks Canada and the RCMP.
- Canoeing & Kayaking
The lakes of Riding Mountain provide excellent conditions for canoeing and kayaking. At times, Whirlpool River and Jackfish Creek can be used for canoeing & kayaking when the water is high enough, usually after heavy rains or spring runoff.
- Sailing
Clear Lake is used by many people for sailing because of its relatively large size, and wind patterns. Parking and assembly areas are located at the Wasagaming boat launch.
- Swimming
Clear Lake is by far the most popular for swimming in Riding Mountain National Park. The main beach at Wasagaming is equipped with washrooms, change rooms, along with outdoor shower. There are numerous other beaches on clear lake as well. Other lakes used for swimming are Lake Katherine, Lake Audy and Moon Lake. Most of the other lakes in the park have muddy bottoms, so swimming is difficult but possible.
- Scuba Diving
The clear spring-fed waters of Clear Lake provide many opportunities for scuba diving. The deepest point in Clear Lake is approximately 34.7 m (114 feet) deep.
- Camping
Wasagaming campground is one of the largest in Manitoba, and is a full service campground located near the Wasagaming townsite and Clear Lake. All sites in the Wasagaming campground contain a fire box, picnic table, and access to washrooms at the unserviced camp sites, and full service sites are equipped with all modern ameneties including sewer, electricity, water, picnic table, and fire box. Other campgrounds suitable for car camping are located at Lake Audy, Moon Lake and Deep Lake. These campground sites are equipped with a fire box, picnic table, and access to washrooms or pit privies.
- Tenting
Tent camping is available at all campgrounds within the Park. Whirlpool Lake campground is designated as a tenting only campground. There are also 22 wilderness campsites located in the back country of the Park. These sites are equipped with firewood, pit privies, picnic tables and food storage containers.
- Picnicking
There are 15 picnic sites located within the Park, usually along major roads and trails. These sites are equipped with barbecue pits, pit privies, and most have access to drinking water.
- Golfing
Clear Lake Golf Course is located within Park boundaries along the shores of Clear Lake. The course has received high ratings from multiple North American golf publications.
- Tennis
There are six professional tennis courts located in the Park in the Wasagaming townsite.
- Skateboarding
There is a skateboard park, located next to the parking lot near the old community center site in Wasagaming.
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