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BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association
From packing just the essentials to loading up an entire vehicle, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a night under the stars—perfect after an evening of ghost stories and toasted s’mores by the fire!
Glamping: This popular trend, short for "glamorous camping," goes beyond traditional tents. Accommodations can range from canvas tents and soft-walled treehouses to yurts and tiny homes, offering a unique blend of comfort and nature.
Explore these private camping experiences available from spring through fall:
Boulder Mountain Resort in Revelstoke is now open year-round, offering a variety of accommodations, including full-service RV sites, glamping tents, geo domes, traditional tents, and cabins or suites—all with free fibre optic Wi-Fi. Guests can take advantage of modern washroom facilities with flush toilets and complimentary hot showers, as well as a covered outdoor hot tub for a relaxing soak.
Black Sheep Camp Kootenay River
Nestled along the picturesque Kootenay River in the Village of Canal Flats, Black Sheep Camp Kootenay River provides easy access to outdoor recreation and is just minutes from the pristine waters of Columbia Lake and local amenities. The campground features 26 full-service sites, as well as numerous unserviced and secluded spots tucked among towering ponderosa pines. For a more comfortable stay, glamping tents are also available on the property.
Location a short drive (25-minutes) east of Revelstoke, the campground and cabin guests have access to the soothing mineral springs. With log cabins and over 200 campground sites situated in a natural forest setting, there is something to suit everyone’s preference.
Located on the East Shore/Kootenay Lake, the Resort offers hard tents and on-site RV rentals at their RV Resort located one hour north of Creston on Highway 3A, Kootenay Lake. A beautiful property close to Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, artisans shops, sandy beach, marina and much more. A full-service RV park offering 32 sites; pull-through sites also available.
Fairmont Hot Springs RV Resort
Unwind in Canada’s largest natural hot springs pools with daily allotted access times, which allows our team to ensure health & safety protocols, and offers you a relaxing, safe atmosphere to soak and swim. Spend your day outside! Explore our wide-open spaces with over 50-kms of hiking trails, elevate your sense at Mineral Mountain Ziplines, play a round of golf or enjoy a family-friendly game of mini-golf.
Their Forest-side Yurts are furnished with a queen bunk-bed and twin trundle daybed, electrical services, a fire ring and picnic table. The Resort also offers 97 fully serviced RV sites, 26 of which will be pull-through, well as a tenting area. The resort has an ideal location convenient to all the city amenities and nestled between the Elk River, Fernie Golf Club and a popular beach at Maiden Lake.
Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets & Campground
Relax in one of the comfy Cedar Chalets or spacious creekside RV & tenting campground – just steps away from the hot spring pools. Be sure to make your reservations early as it’s a ‘hot spot’ for camping. Enjoy your stay at the comfortable, clean, yet rustic ‘back country plus’ Cedar Chalets. In the summer you can stay in their Campground beside the Kuskanax Creek.
Get super-cozy in a MicrOcube. Score a roof over your head and an oversized rear window into serene forest. A MicrOcube is a 10 m2 cabin equipped with: a double bed (54 in.) for 2 people with waterproof mattress, storage space under bed, two small nightstands, one USB port for charging electronic devices, indoor and outdoor lighting, picnic table, two patio chairs and a small table, and a fire pit.
Located on the grounds of the resort (full-service hotel, casino & 18-hole championship golf course). The spacious KOA campground, alongside the St. Mary River, offers RV sites (114) including electric hookups, with pull throughs, showers and tenting. RV Guests have access to the Resort’s outdoor swimming pool, a full-sized water & splash park and recreations activities (including a games room, basketball, bocce, horseshoes, badminton, playground & more). Campground amenities includes a snack bar, firepits, picnic tables, laundry facilities, convenience store/gas station, walking trail and dog park.
They also offer a glamping option, a Tiny Cabin with a deck and patio furniture. The cabin has two single beds in the loft (a great sleeping option for small children) and a queen futon on main floor. The Tiny Cabin has 1/2 bath, kitchen sink and microwave, A/C, heat, cable tv, internet and a fire-pit.
Situated in beautiful Windermere, BC, Winderdome Resort offers fully serviced Geodesic Dome Tents nestled in a tranquil forest. Come and unwind in luxury. If you really want to treat yourself, rent our private pool located a short walk away.
Winderdome Resort sits on 8 hectares (20 acres), 6.8 of which are dedicated to their glamping sites. There private home takes up the remaining 1.2 hectares where you can have access to their amazing pool (extra fees apply), decks and lounging space. Note that if you choose to rent the pool, you may get a glimpse of our docile dog, Kiska, the Winderdome Spokespup.