Base Camp 59

Where is Base Camp 59 located?

Our RV campground is conveniently located 59 min from Winnipeg along Highway 59, across from the Grand Pines Golf Course and beside the Birchwood Motor Hotel, Restaurant & Bar. Our address is 1 Ruby Lane, RM of Alexander, Manitoba. You can find a Google location at the bottom of this page.

How do I sign a lease?

Please call us at (431) 306-0034 or (431) 304-4714 or email us at hello@basecamp59.ca and we’ll coordinate!

What services are included?

Electricity, water, and septic are all included in the lease fee. Water will be turned on May 1 and turned off September 31 each year (subject to weather conditions). For electricity, sites with 30W service will be available in 2024. 50W can be available at an additional cost. Please connect with us if you would like 50W service.

What are the dimensions of each site?

Site sizes range from 40’ x 80’ to 50’ x 100’.

What is different about an RV Campground compared to an RV Park?

Typical RV Parks include 40’ x 60’ sites that are designed ‘parking lot style’ where units are parked back-to-back and in a regular pattern. Base Camp 59 RV Campground is designed to preserve nature to create a ‘campground feel’. This means that each site is placed uniquely within the forest and each site is a little wider and a lot longer! Most importantly nearly all sites have either forest or recreational area directly behind them rather than being backed up against the next unit, creating a more ‘nature-like’ experience for everyone!

Can I store my RV at the site through the winter?

Yes, you can! There is an additional fee of $150 for the season to leave your RV at your site, ready to welcome you back the following summer!

We like to hit up the waters. Can I store my boat at the site?

Yes, you can! Boats and trailers (including ATV trailers) can be stored in our secure parking lot at a cost of $150 for the season. Please note that ATVs are not allowed on campground roads but there is a connecting trail that leads to the storage area.

Can I rent my unit out?

Unfortunately not, rentals are not permitted and trailers may not be lent out.

How much will this cost?

Prices for sites range from $3,800/season to $4,500/season depending on the size and location of the site you choose.
Prices include:
• Electricity
• Water
• Septic, including one pump out at the end of each season*
• RM fees
• Enjoyment of all the amenities
Prices exclude:
• Wi-Fi hookup ($275 one-time fee plus $65/month for six months)
* Additional pumps will be at your own cost.

When will the campground be open?

Update: Stay tuned!- Looks like the roads are still caked in ice and we're expecting more snow last two weeks of March - we'll email our campers an update on April 12th!

What amenities will be available starting Summer 2024?

You can expect to have access to the following amenities starting Summer 2024:
• Volleyball court
• Washroom and showers
• Laundry facility (pay per use)
• Sauna
• Group fire pits
• Walking trails
• Community garden
• Swimming pond (Spring 2025)
• Tuck Shop

Can I customize my site?*

Yes! There are several ways to customize your site:
• Add gravel; before moving your trailer, you can decide to expand the gravel area in designated spots.
• Add a deck package (available from a local supplier or build your own).
• Add a gazebo; this can be done once you move in.
• Add a fire pit.
• Add a personalized sign.
* All customizations will need to meet design guidelines to preserve the aesthetic of the campground. We can go over these when we meet to sign the lease.

Can I trim trees and branches and plant at my site?

We want to preserve the forest as naturally as possible so trimming is not allowed. If there is something that needs removal or you wish to plant something, please contact the Camp Director and we’ll work it out! If you have a green thumb, try the community garden!

Do you have daily, weekend, or weekly spots available?

Unfortunately, not. The only options are seasonal leases, with a minimum 1 year and a maximum 5 year lease.

I hear you have laundry and showers. Tell me more!

That’s right! Showers will run on a short timer to conserve water - so make it quick, friends! Laundry can be used for a fee per use.

What's your pet policy?

We love our furry family members! A maximum of two pets per site are permitted. Pets must be kept on a leash and pet owners are responsible for ensuring their good behaviour, and for cleaning up after them. As hard as it is to resist those puppy eyes, pets are not allowed in the swimming pond area, public washrooms, laundry facilities, shower facilities or Tuck Shop. Pets must not be left unattended at the Campsite or anywhere else within the campground.

I see you have a ‘Tuck Shop’. Cool cool. But what is it?!

We’re so glad you asked! Our tuck shop is a tiny shop where you can go buy some candy, a coffee, little treats, and little things that transport you right back to the good ‘ol days!

Where summer
never ends

RV sites available summer 2024

Immerse yourself in a place that transports you to the ease of days gone by

Our professionally managed RV campground provides you with a home away from home

Where summernever ends

RV sites available summer 2024

Immerse yourself in a place that transports you to the ease of days gone by

Our professionally managed RV campground provides you with a home away from home

Where summer
never ends