Where can I camp?Updated 2 years ago

British Columbia offers a variety of camping options, we'll help you navigate them! Contact us to plan out your perfect camping itinerary.

Private Campgrounds are owned and run by individuals or companies. Locations vary; they are often outside Provincial Parks and the scenery may not be as nice as other options. Private campgrounds can also be more expensive than Provincial Park campgrounds, but they tend to offer the best amenities: showers, flush toilets, running water, shopping etc.

Provincial Park Campgrounds are very popular and almost always require advance booking. They are usually in well-shaded and beautiful settings, but generally offer limited amenities, such as pit latrines (no flush toilets). A few have shower facilities, and some have a playground for children and a park attendant selling firewood.

Recreational Sites are located in more remote or hard-to-reach areas. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis, at prices ranging from free up to $20 per night. You won’t find flush toilets or showers here — the site may not have anything more than a fire pit and a picnic table. But we love recreational sites, which offer spectacular scenery off the beaten path for a beautiful and intimate camping experience.

Wilderness Spots: Our go-to option! In our travels across Vancouver Island, we’ve found a network of unofficial campsites and wilderness spots that will allow you to fully reconnect with nature. Expect no amenities at all, and make sure you have a back-up plan if you encounter something unexpected. Your comfort level may be challenged a bit, but we won’t send you anywhere that we haven’t camped ourselves — usually with our three-year-old daughter in tow!