Free admission and discounted overnight stays

Riding Mountain National Park

Parks Canada is offering free admission and a 25% discount on fees for camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

Learn what this means for your visit to Riding Mountain National Park.

Free admission at Riding Mountain National Park

As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering free admission to places operated by Parks Canada from June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

What's included in free admission at Riding Mountain National Park

From June 19 to September 7, no fees apply for:

admission for all visitors to Riding Mountain National Park

What's not included in free admission at Riding Mountain National Park

From June 19 to September 7, fees still apply for:

camping and other accommodations (discounts may apply)
Reservations fees
mooring
guided tours, hikes and programs not usually included with admission
services provided by third parties
fishing licenses
firewood
parking
permits (e.g. research, drone use)

Where Parks Canada free admission doesn't apply

Parks Canada free admission does not apply to:

provincial or territorial parks
Sépaq parks in Québec
municipal and private parks
parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
locations operated by third parties

Free admission details for Riding Mountain National Park

When admission is free

Admission is free, during regular operating hours, from:

December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Regular fees apply from January 16 to June 18, 2026 inclusive.

How to get free admission

No entry pass or ticket is required to visit locations that are open during the free admission period. Parks Canada staff will continue to welcome visitors at gates and visitor centres.

Parks Canada annual/seasonal passes

During the Canada Strong Pass periods, you do not need to show your annual or seasonal pass to receive admission to places that accept these passes.

The Canada Strong Pass is in effect:

December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 inclusive
June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive

Available to buy online

The following admission passes and permits can be bought online:

Discovery Passes (outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods only)
Seasonal mooring permits (Spring 2026)

Available to buy in-person

You can buy passes and permits in person outside of the Canada Strong Pass periods, where available.

For those visiting outside of the free admission dates, Parks Canada’s team members will help you find the best value for admission once you arrive.

Pass extensions

Discovery Passes and annual single-location passes are normally valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Annual passes valid during free admission periods are automatically extended. For any questions regarding your annual pass or its extension, please contact the site you plan to visit directly.

No action is required to get these extensions.

Pass expiration calculator

Select the expiry date listed on your Parks Canada Discovery Pass or annual single location pass:

Your pass will now be valid until: September 2025

25% off camping and overnight stays at Riding Mountain National Park

From June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive, a discount of 25% will apply to all fees for camping and roofed accommodations operated by Parks Canada in Riding Mountain National Park.

The 25% discount is part of the Canada Strong Pass, and may not be combined with other promotions. If more than 1 discount applies to your reservation, you will receive the greater of the 2.

What is included in the 25% discount at Riding Mountain National Park

Tent and RV camping / frontcountry camping
oTENTiks
MicrOcubes
Cabins
Yurts
Backcountry overnight stays

Learn more about types of camping and overnight accommodations at Riding Mountain National Park.

What's not included in the 25% discount at Riding Mountain National Park

From June 19 to September 7, 2026, regular fees still apply for:

mooring
programs not usually included with admission
services provided by third parties
firewood
permits
parking

Reservation system administrative fees still apply.

Where the 25% off applies

The discount is offered on camping and accommodations operated by Parks Canada.

Where the 25% off doesn't apply

The 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodation does not apply at:

provincial or territorial parks
Sépaq parks in Québec
municipal and private parks
parks or historic sites not operated by Parks Canada
camping and accommodations operated by third parties

Details for 25% off camping and overnight stays at Riding Mountain National Park

How to get the 25% discount

The reduced camping rate is open to all visitors.

Some campgrounds and overnight accommodations at Riding Mountain National Park require advanced reservations. Many of those are already booked for summer 2026. Riding Mountain National Park also has some first-come first-serve camping options.

If you don't already have a reservation, confirm reservation requirements and availability before you travel. Parks Canada staff are available here to welcome you and help you plan your visit.

First-come first-served camping and overnight accommodations

Everyone registering in person upon arrival for Parks Canada operated camping or roofed accommodation in Riding Mountain National Park, if there is availability, will pay the reduced rates for the nights of June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

New reservations

The discount will be automatically applied when you make a new reservation with Parks Canada online or over the phone, for nights between June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

How to reserve

When the discount applies

June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive.

Tourism operators

Learn how free admission and discounted camping applies to products already purchased for your clients.

Travel trade operators should contact Parks Canada's tourism industry relations team at tourisme.tourism@pc.gc.ca
Other tourism operators should contact Riding Mountain National Park

Visitors who purchased travel packages

If you purchased a travel package from a tourism operator that includes Parks Canada admission or overnight stays, with dates between June 19 to September 7, 2026 inclusive, please contact the tourism operator with any questions.

Contact Riding Mountain National Park

If you have a question not answered above, contact Riding Mountain National Park.

Plan ahead for your trip

Parks Canada administers one of the finest and most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world, for present and future generations.

Some locations will be very busy this summer. Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and to help protect these treasured places.

Date modified :: 2026-02-03

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