Trans-Labrador Highway — Manic-5 Reservoir Shoreline Dispersed Camp
Pull off the Trans-Labrador Highway near the Manic-5 dam corridor and you’re camping on the edge of the Manicouagan Reservoir, a 1,942 km² impact crater lake that looks like nothing else in North America. The shoreline is open boreal — spruce, rock, and water. No services, no facilities, no signs. Just you, the reservoir, and whatever weather is rolling in off the plateau. Fire rings are user-built; pack out everything.
Access is via the Trans-Labrador Highway (Route 389) north of Baie-Comeau. Road is paved to Manic-5 but conditions deteriorate north of the dam. Spring and early summer bring black flies in biblical numbers — plan accordingly. Cell service is essentially zero past Manic-2. Best window is late June through September before first snowfall hits the plateau.
Crater lake camp on the edge of the plateau
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 1300 ft |
| Nearest town | Baie-Comeau, QC |
| Miles from pavement | 0.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 7 nights |
| Best season | June-September |
| Land manager | Other |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |
Approximate Location
Exact location unavailable. This map shows the nearest town (Baie-Comeau, QC) as an approximation. For exact directions, photos, and current details, use the "Search on Google" link in the place details above.