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Duck Mountain/Wellman Lake Campground
Overview
Wellman Lake Campground offers a tranquil retreat within the rugged beauty of Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Located near Boggy Creek, MB, this destination is defined by its pristine boreal forest and clear, spring-fed waters. It serves as a peaceful escape for those looking to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the sights and sounds of nature. The campground provides a mix of electrical and basic sites designed to accommodate various RV sizes while maintaining a sense of privacy and true wilderness immersion.
Location & Surroundings
Set atop the Manitoba Escarpment, the park's elevation provides a cooler climate and a unique ecosystem compared to the surrounding prairies. Wellman Lake itself is a highlight of the region, known for its exceptional water clarity and rocky, pine-fringed shorelines. The area is heavily forested with spruce, aspen, and balsam fir, creating a lush green canopy that shelters the spacious campsites. The rolling hills and deep glacial valleys of the Duck Mountains offer a dramatic and refreshing backdrop for any RV excursion.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is well-equipped for traditional outdoor recreation, featuring direct lakeside access and a dedicated boat launch for water enthusiasts. Visitors will find essential amenities such as a fish cleaning station and a children’s playground located conveniently near the swimming beach. While the sites offer a more rustic, forested feel, the presence of reliable electrical hookups at many locations allows RVers to enjoy modern comforts while parked.
- Large electrical sites for modern RVs.
- Dedicated boat launch and dock facilities.
- Clean beach area with a children’s playground.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Anglers frequently visit the region for world-class fishing, targeting walleye and northern pike in Wellman Lake or venturing to nearby Glad Lake for trout. Hikers can challenge themselves on the trail to Baldy Mountain, which stands as the highest peak in Manitoba and offers an observation tower with stunning panoramic views. For those who prefer being on the water, the interconnected lake systems are perfect for long days of kayaking or canoeing through the wilderness.
- Hiking to the summit of Baldy Mountain.
- Paddling the crystal clear Blue Lakes.
- Exploring the diverse multi-use trail systems.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for outdoor adventurers and families who value a quiet, nature-centric atmosphere over high-traffic resort environments. It is a fantastic choice for avid anglers and serious hikers looking for a rugged basecamp to explore the vast Manitoba wilderness. If you enjoy falling asleep to the haunting sound of loons and spending your days exploring hidden trails or calm waters, Wellman Lake provides the perfect setting for an authentic and memorable camping experience.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
User Reviews
Devon Schweitzer
Great to be right on the water - but mosquitos & horse flies were unbearable for the 2024 summer season. Like savage bugs I've never seen so many, you can spray whole cans of bug spray and they don't care. No cellular or WIFI at sites.
Melmo M
Went September long and bugs weren't bad. Had a relaxing couple of nights. I'm not a big fan of the long gravel roads but it's a very scenic drive with lots of lakes. Gassed up in dauphin but there are pumps in blue lake and wellman lake that we saw within the park. Baldy mountain tower was really neat, hiked glad lake trail. There are plenty of trails to hike! Mosquitoes not too bad in September but imagine there are more in June/July. Lots of lakes to fish in and go canoeing, boating, we saw ATV trails at mosberry trail I believe. The service at lodge was good but souvenirs scarce as it was end of season. Enjoyed this place sooo much am coming back next year!!!!😍😍😍
Sabrina H
Jaclyn Baptiste
Duck mountain/Wellman Lake is a very beautiful place. There is so much to explore and many trails to walk, the trails are moderately challenging but very doable for children, do not try and bring strollers or wagons on hike as the terrain will make it very difficult to push or pull. The beach is beautiful and well kept as well as the public washrooms. Definitely a beautiful place to make wonderful memories. A extra FYI: while driving to the campground, if you do not want to bring your camper down a long ride of gravel and dirt road enter through the North side of the provincial park rather than the South. There is still travel through gravel road but not as much as coming through the south side. The south side entrance is a very scenic route, but hard on the camper. ENJOY CAMPERS!
L C
Overall nice campground, clean and maintained. But there are a few flaws, some of them not a big of deal depending on your situation. Some of the sites are sloped a lot, despite the online description stating that the slope is only at the entrance. Our campsite in particular the description had said it would fit trailers up to 40 feet and the site itself is a “levelled site”, but that was not the case. I noticed Bay 1 is pretty much all open sites, but in Bay 2 and 3 there is more privacy. We were in Bay 2. Firewood is not free and costs almost $15 for a bundle. The lodge sounded bigger than what was expected. Nearest town is almost 30 min away and bigger town 45 min. So make sure you have all your groceries as needed as you won’t find much to shop at the lodge. We decided to try the lodge food and it was hit/miss. Some of our food was very good and parts of it was not so great. In particular my husbands burger was very greasy and not like how it looked in pictures online and the onion rings looked great, but were actually in-edible. Super chewy and weird texture. Maybe just the cook that day, not sure. The beach seems more like dirt than sand, and under the water is very mushy and muddy. But the water is warm though. Finally *IMPORTANT* fair warning to those using Google Maps for navigation, Google attempted to take us down a dirt road/grass road and the joining road beside the grass road is a private road. The campground is not accessible this way!