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Camping near Tofino

In one of Canada’s most beautiful oceanfront regions, this funky Vancouver Island town has great beach camping.

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JX Campground (Ucluelet)

17 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Tofino, BC
Welcome to JX Campground! We are located just 10 minutes outside of beautiful Ucluelet and only 5 minutes away from the Pacific Rim National Park. We have 30amp-powered sites with water hookups as well as tenting sites. We also offer overnight parking for those sleeping in their cars. (Overnight parking is not suitable for RVs or vans longer than 15ft.) Looking for something to do? We share a property with other great businesses! -JX by Relic Surf Shop has rentals and can also book surf lessons for you! -TickinTBird rents Ebikes, the bike path here goes all the way into town -Big Wave food truck has breakfast and coffee Camp Surf Dine and Ride at JX Campground! **Please note that JX Campground is for short term camping only. Vehicles, tents, trailers must leave the property after a maximum stay of one week. Thank you for your understanding.
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The Perfect Escape Off-Grid Oasis

1 site ¡ Tent160 acres ¡ Tofino, BC
It's not just this scared land but the journey getting here! Such a peaceful environment offering a great adventure. Great food good times, some yoga and fitness along with mine exploring and whale watching end the day in a warm snack in Cove hotspring. Learning ways of living off the land while enjoying the serene and majestic mountain range and ocean views.
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Beachside Meadow

8 sites ¡ Tents200 acres ¡ Tofino, BC
Learn more about this land:At the edge of an open meadow, surrounded by second-growth rainforest, each site has fresh water and is just steps from the beach.Bring your own tents! We also have a main lodge available for storing food away from wildlife, a hot tub, and hot outdoor showers. Kayaks, canoes, and small boats are available for guests to use. Accessible by boat or floatplane only.Campfires are permitted when there is no fire ban. Pets are welcome.
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Portal Retreat

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Port Alberni, BC
The "Portal Retreat" is here: Unplug, relax, and unwind! Bonus: A 3-minute walk to the lake! Come and explore the glamping " Portal" style. We offer a unique experience just steps away from beautiful Sproat Lake. This is a retreat-type space and is specifically set up to help you get away from your busy life. There are books, games, hummingbirds, deer, and all that nature has to offer including the Lake, a stone's throw away for a quick dip to rejuvenate the mind and body. The Portal is 18 feet long and 8 feet wide and is your very own private space. Featuring a beautiful deck for relaxation, reading, star gazing, yoga, or alfresco dining, with the interior offering a queen bed, sofa, and artisanal water - Oh so cozy and romantic. There is a fancy new outhouse that flushes water and is equipped with a sink. This space is best suited for a single, a couple, and possibly a fur baby and/or little one. We are located on a quiet residential street 20 minutes from Port Alberni and en route to Tofino or Ucluelet. We have walking and mountain biking trails minutes from the house. The Portal has limited internet and spotty phone service. There is an outlet for charging, etc. There is no fridge, but we can provide a cooler on request. Private parking is on-site. We can provide a camp stove if required. Please bring your own white gas. Outside food options include the "The Fish & Duck Pub" which is just a short walk away. Call Doordash to deliver a meal from one of our local restaurants or bring a picnic to enjoy. If you are bringing a fur baby, please let us know. It must be on a leash at all times. Please bring your fur baby's favorite blanket or bed to sleep on. We can also provide a comfy hound bed in the room at your request. We kindly ask that you keep your fur baby off the furniture and bed. Additional Extras: Kayak rental $40.00 per day ($200) Canoe $40.00 per day ($200 deposit) Please bring your own PFD, helmet, and any personal protective gear you may require You will have to sign a waiver and leave the above deposit for the equipment. Provided on request: Towels, Cooler, Coleman Camping stove BYO Ice. white gas for cooking, pots & pans, and utensils. We understand that life happens, but please try to arrive no later than 8:00 p.m. for check-in. We do need our beauty sleep.
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Camping near Tofino guide

Overview

On the west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is known for its long, sandy beaches backed by dense rainforest. Popular with surfers, this Pacific coast community has great wooded hiking trails, as well as creative restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy bakery-cafes to enjoy when you head back indoors. Opt for luxury in-town glamping in the waterfront dome tents at Wild Pod, or choose from a number of campgrounds along the ocean beaches south of town. Tofino is also a short drive or bike ride from camping spots at the scenic Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Tofino and Vicinity

Several beachfront Tofino campgrounds cater to surfers, including Surf Grove at Cox Bay, and most, like Long Beach Campground and Bella Pacifica Campground at MacKenzie Beach, are handy to the surf and sand. At family-friendly Crystal Cove Beach Resort, you can choose between cabins and RV sites. MacKenzie Beach Resort has cabins, RV sites, and tent camping, and they’ll even rent you a vintage airstream. Most Tofino campgrounds offer tent sites as well as fully serviced RV hookups, flush toilets, showers, and free wifi.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Located between Tofino and Ucluelet, this oceanfront British Columbia park has a striking rainforest setting on the Pacific Ocean. The park’s main sector, known as the Long Beach Unit, includes the Green Point Campground, where campers can choose from oTENTik platform tents, RV sites, and tent camping. The park manages several remote isles in the Broken Islands Group, with backcountry campsites accessible by kayak or boat, and the West Coast Trail, a multi-day backpacking route.

Ucluelet

Forty kilometres south of Tofino, this waterfront town has a more local vibe, along with hidden coves, forested trails, and various camping options, from Ucluelet Campground in town to the First Nations-owned Wya Point Resort, with luxury cabins, large yurts, and RV camping overlooking the water.

Hot Springs Cove

Many visitors day-trip by boat from Tofino to this rustic island hot spring in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park, but if you’re comfortable overnighting in a wilderness setting, pack a tent (as well as food, water, rain gear, and a bathing suit) and enjoy the quiet. Most Tofino outfitters can arrange boat transportation to the island.

When to go

While you can camp year-round in Tofino, the busy season runs from late May through mid-October, when the weather is warm and relatively dry. To avoid crowds, come midweek if you can and avoid Canadian holiday weekends, particularly Victoria Day (May), Canada Day (July), British Columbia Day (August), Labour Day (September), and Thanksgiving (October). The rainiest months are November through February, although you should be ready for drizzle any time in Tofino’s temperate rainforest climate.

Know before you go

  • To visit from Vancouver, take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo’s Departure Bay terminal. Reserve a spot for your car on the ferry in advance, particularly between late May and mid-October.
  • While it’s only 210 kilometres from Nanaimo to Tofino, allow about three hours to make this drive over the narrow and often winding roads.
  • Don’t have a car? You can catch a bus in either Vancouver (which will take you to the ferry) or Nanaimo that continues to Tofino.
  • Both Tofino and Ucluelet have grocery stores, bakeries, and plenty of restaurants. You can also pick up supplies in Nanaimo or Port Alberni as you cross the island from the ferry port.

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