Camping & RVing in B.C.
Camping and RV BC Coalition
Maybe pumpkin pie is served with a campfire s'more for the kids this year!
For many, Thanksgiving is the last big camping weekend of the year, where they head out with family to their favourite provincial park, national park or private campground.
However, did you know that in British Columbia many private campgrounds and some government parks offer camping long after the traditional Thanksgiving end of camping season?
The fall is a time to escape from the crowds and unwind by a cracking campfire or walk the deserted trails. It is also the time that others seek comfortable camping by staying in cabins or yurts to enjoy the days outside and nights snuggled inside.
Some sweet camping spots to consider for this Thanksgiving weekend:
Vancouver Island
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Qualicum
- Country Maples RV Resort, Chemainus
- Crystal Cove Beach Resort, Tofino
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Greenpoint, Tofino
- Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites - oTentik, Victoria
Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley
- Porteau Cove Provincial Park, Howe Sound
- Cultus Lake Provincial Park, Chilliwack
- Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Cabins
- Fort Camping, Fort Langley
- Fort Langley National Historic Site - oTentik
Thompson Okanagan
- Bear Creek Provincial Park, Okanagan Lake
- Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
- Mabel Lake RV & Golf Resort, Enderby
- Salmon Arm Camping, Salmon Arm
- Kamloops RV Park, Kamloops
Kootenay Rockies
- Kimberley Riverside Resort, Kimberley
- Fairmont Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs
- Golden Municipal Campground
- Springbrook Resort, Skookumchuck
- Fort Steele Resort & RV Park, Fort Steele
Fall and Early Winter Camping Tips:
Locating Open Campgrounds: Check to see if campgrounds are still open and what services are available. The Camping and RVing BC Coalition re-launched their website www.campingrvbc.com, to provide free information and easy access to "off the beaten track" experiences. It is a one stop online shop that links people quickly to the camping and RVing options available to them, making fall trip planning so much easier.
Picking the Campsite: One of the significant differences between summer and fall camping is campsite selection. Try to avoid wide open sites on the water as these are exposed to the wind and weather. Camping amongst the trees offers more protection from wind and rain.
Condensation and Moisture: To solve the problem in your RV you must get rid of the moisture by leaving open a roof vent plus a side window to create a flow of air. When necessary turn on a vent fan until all moisture is removed from the windows. Leave the roof and window open about the width of two fingers 24 hours 7 days a week. A unit ventilator such as the Maxx Air can be placed over the vent or a window to allow flow out and no rain in.
Propane Safety: Always have a window open for ventilation when using propane, and never use a portable propane stove or heater indoors or in a tent. All RVs should have two detectors installed and they should be checked prior to leaving on each trip. Annually have your propane appliances checked. For more advice visit http://www.campingrvbc.com/faq/propane-safety/
About the Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition
The Camping and RVing British Columbia Coalition was formed with the support of Destination BC (formerly Tourism British Columbia) to better position the provincial camping and RVing experience and to capitalize on the growth of nature-based tourism. Coalition members currently include BC Parks, BC Lodging & Campgrounds Association, Recreation Sites and Trails BC, RV Rental Association of Canada, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, Northern BC Tourism Association, the BC Society of Parks Facility Operators, Parks Canada, Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of British Columbia and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.