Asessippi Beach & Campground, located along Highway 83 near Inglis, Manitoba, offers visitors a range of camping experiences from the May long weekend through the October long weekend.
Situated 12 miles north of Russell, the campground provides both serviced and unserviced sites, as well as cabin and camper rentals, catering to a variety of travelers exploring the region.
The campground features amenities such as showers, washrooms, Wi-Fi access, playgrounds, a paddling pool, volleyball courts, and access to the Trans-Canada (Crocus) Trail.
Guests can also enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or river tubing along the Shell River, which runs beside the site. “We are situated right in the beautiful Shell River Valley right along the Shell River,” the operators noted, adding that a sand beach and swimming area are also available for visitors.
Nightly camping fees start at $35 for unserviced sites and $45 for 30-amp electrical sites with water.
Lodging options include one-room log cabins, small camper units, and beach huts, with nightly rates ranging from $70 to $95 based on double occupancy. Group camping areas are also available for families or groups traveling together.
For those interested in outdoor recreation, Asessippi Beach & Campground is home to an 18-basket disc golf course. Visitors can bring their own discs or borrow equipment from the on-site food booth, with voluntary donations supporting the course’s upkeep.
The campground also neighbors several regional attractions, including the Lake of the Prairies and the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site.
Adding a historical and cultural dimension to the site, the Westman Border Fastball Museum operates nearby, preserving nearly a century of local fastball history.
The museum showcases memorabilia from over 130 teams that played along the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, including many that once competed at Asessippi. Visitors can book tours by contacting local coordinators or visiting the campground’s concession for assistance.
For operators in the outdoor hospitality industry, Asessippi Beach & Campground exemplifies a multifaceted rural tourism model—combining affordable accommodations, outdoor recreation, and regional heritage attractions.
Its approach highlights how small, independently operated campgrounds can extend visitor stays and boost regional engagement by offering diverse amenities and community-driven programming.
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