Crown Land Near Thompson
3 crown land sites
8 fishing spots
4 campgrounds
Thompson is Manitoba's northern hub, built around nickel mining on the edge of the boreal shield about 750 km north of Winnipeg. Paint Lake Provincial Park, roughly 30 km south, is the closest public land, and the roaring drop of Pisew Falls Provincial Park is about 70 km further along Highway 6. This page rounds up the closest public land and road trips around Thompson.
Map
Crown Land Nearby
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30 km
Paint Lake Provincial Park
Provincial Park
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70 km
Pisew Falls Provincial Park
Provincial Park
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77 km
Sasagiu Rapids Provincial Park
Provincial Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Paint Lake Provincial Park is about 30 km south, and Pisew Falls and Sasagiu Rapids provincial parks are both roughly 70-77 km further south along Highway 6.
Paint Lake Provincial Park offers reservable campsites on the lake, while Pisew Falls has walk-in wilderness camping near the falls.
Thompson to Pisew Falls and Paint Lake along the Northern Shield stretch of Highway 6 is the classic day trip, taking in Manitoba's second-highest waterfall.
Regulations
A valid Manitoba fishing licence is required to fish anywhere on this page. Provincial parks require a vehicle park pass for day use and reservations for camping in peak season; Highway 6 north of Thompson can have long stretches without services, so fuel up before heading out.