Sand dunes shifting on the whim of the wind; unlikely plants like the pincushion cactus; and strange creatures like the hognose snake cause one to wonder....Manitoba? This is the truly unique Spirit Sands. Within minutes you're staring down at an eerie blue-green oasis of spruce trees and a spring-fed pond. This is the Devils Punch Bowl. By mid-afternoon you're enjoying the coolness of riverbank forests, wandering through the sweet mixed-grass prairie and lingering at the striking views from the Steels Ferry Overlook. All of this is Spruce Woods, a unique mixture of natural contrasts and wondrous adventures.

Where to Stay

Kiche Manitou campground offers a range of sites, services and activities. Group camping is also available. Backcountry users can choose from five campsites or the Jackfish Lake Cabin, all along the Epinette Creek trail system. Horseback riders can stay at the Equestrian campground.

Park Directions

Detour Directions for the Summer of 2011:

Customers wishing to access the upper campground will need to approach the park using Highway # 2 and be required to detour off Highway #5 and follow signage to the park. Detour to Kiche Manitou.

Resources

• Park Information and Map
• Spirit Sands Self-guiding Trail & Devils Punch Bowl Hiking Trail
• Isputinaw Self-guiding Trail
• School Programs
• Winter Education Programs
• Winners of the2005 Interpretation Canada’s Awards of Excellence Announced

Campground Map

• Kiche-Manitou Campground

Summer Maps

• Summer Recreation Map

Winter Maps

• Winter Activities