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Camping in British Columbia

Your guide to campgrounds and RV parks across British Columbia — explore every region, find the season that suits you, and book 10 campgrounds online in minutes.

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These 10 partner campgrounds accept online booking through Northern Stay — pick your dates and reserve in minutes. Payment and confirmation are handled securely at checkout.

Little Horse Lodge
70 Mile House
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China Creek Campground
Alberni-Clayoquot
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Blue River Campground
Blue River
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Christina Pines Campground
Christina Lake
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Alpine Meadows Lakeside Resort
Clearwater
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Helmcken Falls Lodge & RV Park
Clearwater
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Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch
Cranbrook
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Golden Riverfront Campground
Golden
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Riverside Court RV & Cabins
Grand Forks
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Riverside Resort & Campground
Qualicum Beach
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Camping in British Columbia

British Columbia covers more than 944,000 square kilometres of coastline, mountain, rainforest, and interior plateau. The campground options track that geographic range — from oceanfront RV parks on Vancouver Island, to lakeside resorts in the Okanagan, to alpine basecamps in the Kootenays and the Rockies. Operators here are split between provincial parks (BC Parks, reservations through Discover Camping), federal parks (Pacific Rim, Glacier, Mount Revelstoke), and private campgrounds — the last of which is where you'll find most of the book-online-instantly options in this guide.

Camping season varies sharply by region. Coastal and lower-mainland parks operate close to year-round; interior and mountain parks are typically mid-May to October, with the window narrowing further at elevation. Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast have the longest comfortable shoulder seasons. The Okanagan peaks in July and August alongside wine-country traffic.

Know before you go

Season
Year-round in coastal and lower-mainland; mid-May to October in the interior. Vancouver Island has the longest comfortable shoulder season.
Regions
Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast, Okanagan, Kootenays, Cariboo-Chilcotin, Northern BC, Rockies (BC side).
Distinctive
Pacific coastline, oldest temperate rainforest, hot springs in the Kootenays, Okanagan wineries, Pacific salmon fishing.
Must-know
BC Ferries reservations are mandatory for big rigs going to Vancouver Island. Provincial park reservations open mid-March through Discover Camping for the summer season.

Where to camp in British Columbia

A short, neutral overview of each named region in British Columbia. Use it to triangulate which area fits your trip; then drop into the listings below for the specific campgrounds.

Vancouver Island
Pacific-coastline campgrounds from Victoria north through Tofino, Ucluelet, Parksville, Comox, and Port McNeill. The longest comfortable shoulder season in the province, with mild coastal weather March through October. Big-rig access requires BC Ferries reservations from Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay.
Sunshine Coast
Gibsons through Powell River along the southwest coast, accessible only by ferry. Quieter than Vancouver Island, with strong appeal for kayaking, oyster operations, and small-resort camping.
Okanagan Valley
Wine country running north to south from Salmon Arm through Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, and Osoyoos. Peak demand in July and August aligns with summer wine tourism. Lakefront campgrounds and resort-style operations dominate the inventory.
Kootenays
The eastern interior, from Nelson and Kaslo through the Slocan Valley, the Arrow Lakes, and the Rockies foothills near Cranbrook. Hot springs (Halcyon, Ainsworth, Radium) anchor much of the camping calendar. Quieter than the Okanagan with strong fall demand.
Cariboo-Chilcotin
The interior plateau between the Coast Mountains and the Rockies. Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, and the Bella Coola valley. Long-distance traffic on Highway 97 and Highway 20.
Northern BC
From Prince George north and west to Smithers, Terrace, and Prince Rupert, plus the Alaska Highway corridor through Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. Long-distance touring traffic and resource-corridor demand.
Rockies (BC side)
Fernie, Cranbrook, Golden, Revelstoke, and Radium Hot Springs. Border traffic from Alberta on Highways 1 and 93 in summer. Mountain weather; many operators close mid-October.

All campgrounds in British Columbia

Every campground and RV park across British Columbia, sorted by town. Tap any listing for details — and look for the ones you can book online instantly.

Pachena Bay Campground
Bamfield
Coffee Creek RV Park
Barriere
Coastal Sands Resort
Black Creek
Saratoga Beach Resort
Black Creek
Burnaby Cariboo RV Park
Burnaby
Thunderbird RV Park
Campbell River
Camp Kootenay River
Canal Flats
Caron Creek RV Park
Chetwynd
Cottonwood RV Park
Chilliwack
Royalwood RV Park
Chilliwack
Vedder River Campground
Chilliwack
Christina Lake Motel and RV Park
Spahats Creek Resort
Clearwater
Wells Gray Golf & RV Resort
Clearwater
Clinton Pines RV Park
Clinton
Retreat Underwood
Cobble Hill
Dutch's Campground
Coldstream
Ellies Farm and RV Sites
Comox
The Park at Crown Isle
Comox
Forbidden Plateau Campground
Courtenay
Rocky Pine RV Park
Cranbrook
Crawford Bay RV Park
Crawford Bay
Van Isle Cowichan RV Park
Duncan
Edgewater Hilltop RV Park
Edgewater
Mountain Park Resort
Erickson
Tukaluk Campground & Cabins
Fauquier
Roscos RV Park
Fort St. John
Canyon Alpine RV Park
Fraser Valley A
Page's Resort & Marina
Gabriola
Gibsons Creek RV Resort
Gibsons
Whispering Spruce Campground
Golden
Victorian Motel & RV Park
Grand Forks
Greenwood Motel & RV Park
Greenwood
HalfMoon Bay RV Resort
Halfmoon Bay
Mid-Coast RV Park
Halfmoon Bay
Sandpiper Resort
Harrison Mills
Gold Mountain RV Park & Cabins
Hedley
Coquihala Campground
Hope
Bradsdadsland Campsite
Hornby Island
Crooked Lake Resort
Horsefly
Williston Lake Resort
Hudson's Hope
Camp-Along RV Resort
Kaleden
Kamloops Riverview RV Park
Kamloops
Knutsford RV Campground
Kamloops
Silver Sage RV Park
Kamloops
Sunnyside Heights RV Park
Kamloops
Farming Karma RV Park
Kelowna
Kelowna Urban Farm and RV Park
Kelowna
MacDonald Acres RV Park
Kelowna
Shady Lane RV & Trailer Park
Kelowna
Kitwanga River RV Campground
Kitwanga
Soul's Paradise Resort
Kootenay Bay
Four All Seasons Resort
Ladysmith
Ley RV Park & Farm
Lake Country
The Orchard RV Retreat
Lake Country
Eagle Wind RV Park
Langley Township
Livingstone RV Park
Langley Township
Snaw-Naw-As Campground
Lantzville
Fraser Cove Campground
Lillooet
Retasket Lodge and RV Park
Lillooet
SunLund RV Park & Cabins
Lund
Timberline RV Park
Madeira Park
Manning Park Resort
Manning Park
Beehive RV Park & Campground
Mill Bay
Heritage Campsite & RV Park
Monte Lake
Jinglepot RV Park & Campground
Nanaimo
Nanoose Creek Campground
Nanoose Bay
Hummingbird Lodge & Campground
Nelson
Sun & Sand RV Park
Okanagan Falls
Gallagher Lake RV Resort
Oliver
Pacific Palms RV Resort
Parksville
Park Sands Beach Resort
Parksville
Resort On The Lake
Parksville
Surfside RV Resort
Parksville
KarMont Farms & RV Park
Peachland
Port Hardy RV Resort
Port Hardy
Cedar Park Resort
Port McNeill
Red Clay Oven RV Park
Powell River
Blue Cedars RV Park
Prince George
Hartway RV Park
Prince George
MamaYeh RV Park
Prince George
Northland RV Park
Prince George
Salmon Valley Campground
Prince George
Riverside Resort
Qualicum Beach
Roam Beach Resort
Qualicum Beach
Sea Flame Beach Resort
Qualicum Beach
Airport Inn Motel & RV Park
Quesnel
Canyon RV Resort
Radium Hot Springs
RidgeView Resort
Radium Hot Springs
Boulder Mountain Resort
Revelstoke
Canyon Hot Springs Resort
Revelstoke
Kettle River RV Park
Rock Creek
Wilson Creek Retreat
Roseberry
Camperland RV Resort & Cabins
Rosedale
Rossland Lions Campground
Rossland
Ocean Winds RV Park
Saanichton
Salmon Arm Camping Resort
Salmon Arm
Sayward Valley Resort
Sayward
Bayside Campground & RV Park
Sechelt
Mountain Shadows Campground
Sparwood
Paradise Valley Campground
Squamish
Dickinson Family Farm
Summerland
Pacific Border RV Park
Surrey
Braun's Island RV Park
Terrace
Kasiks Wilderness Resort
Terrace
Usk/Terrace Skeena RV Park
Terrace
Bella Pacifica Campground
Tofino
Bednesti Lake Resort
Vanderhoof
Finger Lake Resort
Vanderhoof
Cedar Falls Campground
Vernon
Fort Victoria RV Park
Victoria
Salish Seaside RV Haven
Victoria
Weir's Beach RV Resort
Victoria
Raven's Nest RV
West Kelowna
Capilano River RV Park
West Vancouver
Gorge Harbour Marina Resort
Whaletown
Wildwood Campsite
Williams Lake
Valhalla Pines Campground
Winlaw
River's Edge Ranch RV Park
Yahk

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are there in British Columbia?
This guide covers 134 campgrounds and RV parks across British Columbia, including 10 you can book online instantly right here. It spans private campgrounds across every major region; provincial-park and federal-park sites are reserved through the relevant government booking system.
When is the best time to camp in British Columbia?
Year-round in coastal and lower-mainland; mid-May to October in the interior. Vancouver Island has the longest comfortable shoulder season.
What makes British Columbia distinctive for camping?
Pacific coastline, oldest temperate rainforest, hot springs in the Kootenays, Okanagan wineries, Pacific salmon fishing.
What should I know before booking in British Columbia?
BC Ferries reservations are mandatory for big rigs going to Vancouver Island. Provincial park reservations open mid-March through Discover Camping for the summer season.
How do I reserve provincial-park campsites?
Provincial-park reservations are handled through each province's official booking system, separate from private-campground bookings. The reservation windows, booking-fee structures, and cancellation policies vary by province; check the relevant provincial parks website for current terms.
Which British Columbia campgrounds can I book online?
Look for the Book Now button — 10 campgrounds in British Columbia take secure online bookings through Northern Stay. Pick your dates and reserve in minutes, with confirmation by email. The rest of the guide links through to each campground's own details.

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