The best campgrounds in Strathcona with climbing

In Strathcona, climbers find over a dozen campsites tailored for those who want quick access to rugged crags and forested boulders. Most spots sit close to established climbing routes and trailheads, with field camps and secluded tent pitches as your main options. Expect average nightly rates around $45, with some sites dipping as low as $35. Essentials like showers, campfire rings, and pet-friendly policies are common. You’ll run into hikers and wildlife watchers along the trails, but the focus here is on scaling rock faces and squeezing in another pitch before dusk. For a local favourite with plenty of climber chatter, check out Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (123 reviews). Quieter corners include Natures Hideaway! (3 reviews) and Foot Forward Farm (1 review). Bring a sturdy pair of shoes—Strathcona’s terrain rewards those who are ready to scramble.

93% (185) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Strathcona

1. Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

100%

(5)

1 site · Lodging · Quathiaski Cove, BC

Escape to Quadra Island, away from crowds. Enjoy endless vistas and exclusive access to the calming embrace of the ocean and a short drive to pristine lakes, with nearby deer and human-made trails guiding you through untouched beauty. Experience the charm of a free-range farm where our feathered friends eagerly interact with guests. Committed to a serene atmosphere, our property is alcohol, drug, smoking, vaping, and nudity-free. In addition across of the yurt we offer an RV pad. Please note: We are located in a truly natural setting, where the forest is alive and thriving. Bugs and mosquitoes are not sprayed, and creatures like mice and harmless, non-poisonous snakes are simply part of the forest’s circle of life. Very occasionally, nature might find its way into the yurt—it is, after all, a well-equipped and cozy “luxury tent.” We do our best to keep curious visitors outside, but staying here is very much an immersive nature experience.

2. Natures Hideaway!

83%

(3)

2 sites · Tents, RVs · BC

We have taken some time to improve our location and now offer 1 full serviced site and 1 tenting site. Sayward has such a variety of outdoor gems to explore. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, exploring waterfalls, lakes and river oasis’s. You are truly immersed in nature no matter which direction you choose. Having your base here you come back at the end of your day still immersed in the beauty of the surrounding land. We do have a ton of wildlife so please be aware of this. Elk are frequent visitors (and not fans of dogs). Cougar, wolves and bear have also been around these parts for centuries and still continue to visit. Please contain garbage to decrease chances of human/wildlife conflict.

In Strathcona, climbers find over a dozen campsites tailored for those who want quick access to rugged crags and forested boulders. Most spots sit close to established climbing routes and trailheads, with field camps and secluded tent pitches as your main options. Expect average nightly rates around $45, with some sites dipping as low as $35. Essentials like showers, campfire rings, and pet-friendly policies are common. You’ll run into hikers and wildlife watchers along the trails, but the focus here is on scaling rock faces and squeezing in another pitch before dusk. For a local favourite with plenty of climber chatter, check out Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (123 reviews). Quieter corners include Natures Hideaway! (3 reviews) and Foot Forward Farm (1 review). Bring a sturdy pair of shoes—Strathcona’s terrain rewards those who are ready to scramble.

93% (185) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Strathcona

1. Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

100%

(5)

1 site · Lodging · Quathiaski Cove, BC

Escape to Quadra Island, away from crowds. Enjoy endless vistas and exclusive access to the calming embrace of the ocean and a short drive to pristine lakes, with nearby deer and human-made trails guiding you through untouched beauty. Experience the charm of a free-range farm where our feathered friends eagerly interact with guests. Committed to a serene atmosphere, our property is alcohol, drug, smoking, vaping, and nudity-free. In addition across of the yurt we offer an RV pad. Please note: We are located in a truly natural setting, where the forest is alive and thriving. Bugs and mosquitoes are not sprayed, and creatures like mice and harmless, non-poisonous snakes are simply part of the forest’s circle of life. Very occasionally, nature might find its way into the yurt—it is, after all, a well-equipped and cozy “luxury tent.” We do our best to keep curious visitors outside, but staying here is very much an immersive nature experience.

2. Natures Hideaway!

83%

(3)

2 sites · Tents, RVs · BC

We have taken some time to improve our location and now offer 1 full serviced site and 1 tenting site. Sayward has such a variety of outdoor gems to explore. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, exploring waterfalls, lakes and river oasis’s. You are truly immersed in nature no matter which direction you choose. Having your base here you come back at the end of your day still immersed in the beauty of the surrounding land. We do have a ton of wildlife so please be aware of this. Elk are frequent visitors (and not fans of dogs). Cougar, wolves and bear have also been around these parts for centuries and still continue to visit. Please contain garbage to decrease chances of human/wildlife conflict.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

M

MIkhayla

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

I really enjoyed my time at this place. The Yurt is lovely and really well built. It is comfortable and the shower is so cute! There is a toaster oven, coffee maker with coffee and sugar, plus cutlery and plates. There is water and a sink outside that has hot and cold. The wifi is pretty good, but cell service isn't. The driveway is very steep and rocky, so keep in mind when driving there. The bathroom is a walk from the Yurt on gravel. They are pet-friendly which is the best part! The owners were very friendly and kind. Overall, I really enjoyed staying here and would again!

K

Krista

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

Had a lovely weekend at Krista's yurt. They were very welcoming and responsive. They even gave us eggs from their free range happy chickens. The yurt was cozy and we had a great stay. Thank you Krista and family!