The best campgrounds in Strathcona with a private bathroom

Camping in Strathcona means waking up to thick forests, crisp mountain air, and trailheads just steps from your tent. If you want a campsite with a toilet, you’re in luck—there are over 30 options here, with prices starting at $35 a night and averaging $90. You’ll find spots where moss carpets the ground and rushing streams are never far. Toilets, pet-friendly policies, and showers come standard at most sites. Hiking, swimming, and climbing are big draws—locals know the trails get muddy fast, so pack good boots. Top picks include Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (123 reviews), Peacock Camping (Vancouver Island) (63 reviews), and Tyee Valley Farm (50 reviews). Bring layers, expect rain, and don’t forget your bear canister—this is Strathcona, after all.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping in Strathcona means waking up to thick forests, crisp mountain air, and trailheads just steps from your tent. If you want a campsite with a toilet, you’re in luck—there are over 30 options here, with prices starting at $35 a night and averaging $90. You’ll find spots where moss carpets the ground and rushing streams are never far. Toilets, pet-friendly policies, and showers come standard at most sites. Hiking, swimming, and climbing are big draws—locals know the trails get muddy fast, so pack good boots. Top picks include Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (123 reviews), Peacock Camping (Vancouver Island) (63 reviews), and Tyee Valley Farm (50 reviews). Bring layers, expect rain, and don’t forget your bear canister—this is Strathcona, after all.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sonora Island Cabin

1 site · Lodging · Campbell River, BC

3 bed Cabin built on a bluff among the maples. Cabin includes 3 double beds. One is a private room and two up in the loft. Boat access only! Sonora island does not have a ferry. We are currently only accepting booking from folks who have access to a private boat. Once on the island it is a 3-4km walk down the main road (which is usually muddy if there was recent rain) to the cabin. No service and no wifi. Make sure you arrange your pick up before being dropped off. Guests need to be fit to hike up to the cabin. This is a unique fully remote and off grid escape that is not for everyone! Please reach out if you have any questions! Pack in your own bedding/ sleeping bags. 5 minute walk to our private gravel beach over looking the ‘Hole in the Wall’ rapids. Our water reservoir that collects from a near by creek, feeds the house. Boiling before drinking advised. Also included in the cabin is two wood stoves, Propane stove for cooking, hot water on demand and solar power make this get away completely off the grid.

2. Mother water campground

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1 site · Tent · Campbell River, BC

Nice open clearing over looking a wetland. It's a short walk away from the small parking spot on the road. Walk across across a pedestrian bridge over a creek and into the open sky area fringing the wilderness. It gets a lot of sun in the evenings and is home to lots of wildlife. There is room for 3 or4 tents in the area. There is a compost toilet outhouse. Its' a short walk to the dock and ocean and right by the newton lake trail head. This spot is great for sun and star bathing and cooling off in the creek. It's a salmon bearing creek, every October they swim up it to spawn. It's a pretty special place far away from civilization. There is no cell service, or electricity and creek water should be treated before drinking.

3. Harbourview Cottage

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1 site · Lodging · Campbell River, BC

We are on Quadra Island, with 4 acres of privacy, only 10 min. from the ferry. The cabin, rented by the week Saturday to Saturday, is on the tide line, over looking Gowlland Island. Watch the otters play and the Eagles soar from your deck. Only rent Sat. to Sat. 750$ Quadra Island has biking and hiking trails. Also kayaking is very popular

4. Quadra Vista Farmstay- RV pad

2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Campbell River, BC

Fully serviced, all-included RV pad. (electricity, water, sewage, wifi) Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times outside the RV/camper, as chickens roam freely on the property. Also, included is a spacious shed for storage. 22FT maximum size trailer. 4wheel-all-wheel drive is a must-have. The pad is spacious to accommodate an exterior relaxing space for a table and chairs, lounge chairs, etc In addition, across from the RV pad, we offer a spacious Yurt with amenities and a queen-size bed (please see the listing for pricing).

5. Natures Hideaway!

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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.

6. Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

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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.

7. Read Island Cozy Off Grid Retreats

1 site · Lodging · Campbell River, BC

Get into nature and enjoy the peace that comes from being surrounded by a healthy forest! This cabin is located on a remote island is only accessible by water taxi, private boat, kayak or canoe. The water taxi runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the summer months and costs $115 per adult one way. It is not unusual to see whales and other wildlife on the journey to Read Island on this boat trip! Here is the link to Way West Water taxi, which departs from Campbell River. https://waywest.ca/northern-scheduled-runs/ Located a 10 minute walk from the ocean, this private tiny home cabin offers visitors a unique authentic off-grid island experience. Explore the ponds and enjoy special nature trails. Relax in nature and savor wild life observations. Connect to nature during beach visits, hiking trails and swimming at the lake. The tiny home features a queen bed in the loft, twin bed downstairs, outdoor hot shower, full kitchen with bar fridge and propane range. A sauna (if fires permitted) composting toilets and outdoor showers are available. Use the tiny home deck to gather and eat under the sun and stars. Relax in the comfy patio furniture or chill out in a shady hammock. Campfires are allowed in the fire pit when permitted. Add - ons : Organic sourdough bread, firewood. The hosts are willing to help coordinate a unique stay including boat transport (Way West Water Taxi from Campbell River), food shopping, baking, etc at an agreed cost. Please contact us if you would like any add ons well ahead of time. Activities: Explore the Discovery Islands through boating, fishing, or wildlife tours. Paddle sports like kayaking and paddleboarding offer opportunities to deeper connections to nature and wildlife. Located 3 hours paddling from Quadra Island, and 2 hours by water taxi from Campbell River, this property is located on a totally off grid remote island. The land is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of private acreages which are mostly forested. Other things to note : this property is in a remote location with no stores or medical services.

Camper favorites in and near Strathcona

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Quadra Vista Farmstay- RV pad

2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Campbell River, BC

Fully serviced, all-included RV pad. (electricity, water, sewage, wifi) Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times outside the RV/camper, as chickens roam freely on the property. Also, included is a spacious shed for storage. 22FT maximum size trailer. 4wheel-all-wheel drive is a must-have. The pad is spacious to accommodate an exterior relaxing space for a table and chairs, lounge chairs, etc In addition, across from the RV pad, we offer a spacious Yurt with amenities and a queen-size bed (please see the listing for pricing).

Natures Hideaway!

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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.

Quadra Vista Mountainside Farmstay

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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.

Read Island Cozy Off Grid Retreats

1 site · Lodging · Campbell River, BC

Get into nature and enjoy the peace that comes from being surrounded by a healthy forest! This cabin is located on a remote island is only accessible by water taxi, private boat, kayak or canoe. The water taxi runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday in the summer months and costs $115 per adult one way. It is not unusual to see whales and other wildlife on the journey to Read Island on this boat trip! Here is the link to Way West Water taxi, which departs from Campbell River. https://waywest.ca/northern-scheduled-runs/ Located a 10 minute walk from the ocean, this private tiny home cabin offers visitors a unique authentic off-grid island experience. Explore the ponds and enjoy special nature trails. Relax in nature and savor wild life observations. Connect to nature during beach visits, hiking trails and swimming at the lake. The tiny home features a queen bed in the loft, twin bed downstairs, outdoor hot shower, full kitchen with bar fridge and propane range. A sauna (if fires permitted) composting toilets and outdoor showers are available. Use the tiny home deck to gather and eat under the sun and stars. Relax in the comfy patio furniture or chill out in a shady hammock. Campfires are allowed in the fire pit when permitted. Add - ons : Organic sourdough bread, firewood. The hosts are willing to help coordinate a unique stay including boat transport (Way West Water Taxi from Campbell River), food shopping, baking, etc at an agreed cost. Please contact us if you would like any add ons well ahead of time. Activities: Explore the Discovery Islands through boating, fishing, or wildlife tours. Paddle sports like kayaking and paddleboarding offer opportunities to deeper connections to nature and wildlife. Located 3 hours paddling from Quadra Island, and 2 hours by water taxi from Campbell River, this property is located on a totally off grid remote island. The land is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of private acreages which are mostly forested. Other things to note : this property is in a remote location with no stores or medical services.

Stories from the community

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Billie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mother water campground

What a lovely, private campsite! It was spacious, the stream was beautiful and it was near the ocean. Lots of nature sounds. A little idyll.

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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!

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Andrew

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Mother water campground

Nice, good sized site. Room for a few tents. Quiet and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay and would happily stay there again!

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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!