Lake Camping Near Burnaby, British Columbia, CA: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Burnaby’s lakeside camping scene is packed with options—over 270 spots geared for those who want to wake up near water. Expect prices that start at $25 a night, with the average hovering around $61. Top picks like North Wind House: Historic Cascadia (245 reviews), Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat (148 reviews), and Hayward Farms (135 reviews) get high marks from regulars. Most sites let you build campfires, bring your pets, and offer basic toilets. You’ll find easy access to fishing, horseback riding, and plenty of wildlife-watching. If you want to pitch a tent or park up for a quick escape, Burnaby’s lakeside campsites deliver the essentials without fuss.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Burnaby’s lakeside camping scene is packed with options—over 270 spots geared for those who want to wake up near water. Expect prices that start at $25 a night, with the average hovering around $61. Top picks like North Wind House: Historic Cascadia (245 reviews), Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat (148 reviews), and Hayward Farms (135 reviews) get high marks from regulars. Most sites let you build campfires, bring your pets, and offer basic toilets. You’ll find easy access to fishing, horseback riding, and plenty of wildlife-watching. If you want to pitch a tent or park up for a quick escape, Burnaby’s lakeside campsites deliver the essentials without fuss.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Lakewood Cabins

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74km from Burnaby · 3 sites · Lodging · Chilliwack, BC

We’re located just 2 minutes by car from Cultus Lake and the Vedder River. Our tiny farm is home to friendly animals and sits right on the edge of an old-growth forest. Trails and forest walks are just steps away from your spot. As an experienced host, I’ll make sure you have a wonderful stay. This is an amazing spot for families of all ages.

2. An Experience!-Golden Ears Glamping

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31km from Burnaby · 3 sites · Lodging · Maple Ridge, BC

Not a suite in a house in a subdivision! Golden Ears Glamping is a forested riverside getaway that has has two types of stays: The Cabin-like self contained suite with private entrance and your personal hot tub or the riverside self-contained Glamping Tent with seclusion and a personal 2 person tub. 1. The Bear Suite, attached to the house that has complete privacy. Private entrance, hot tub for two, and deck with personal BBQ. and personal lounge area. Walls are double and ceiling is soundproofed. 2. Rivers Edge, a riverfront (Alouette River South) glamping tent that is elevated in the large cedars overlooking the river. Personal kitchenette, full bathroom and outdoor shower. We have one Glamping tent and is completely private and is away hidden from the main house but close enough for anything you request. Either option of accommodation has everything you need to "Relax, Rejuvenate and Romance" (our motto). We are professional hosts and take this seriously, your happiness is our 1st goal. We have a huge river frontage with a swimmable natural pond and many relaxation areas that are very private and secluded. Great for fishing for rainbows all year round, salmon in fall, and steelhead in the winter. We have been hosting for seven years now and everyone loves this place and have many returning guests year after year. We are so close to metro Vancouver and anywhere in the Fraser Valley so you don't need a big road trip. We have people coming from Australia, Europe, lots from the U.S., even returning guests from Hawaii. This is the place where you can truly "Relax, Rejuvenate and Romance"

3. Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat

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75km from Burnaby · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Halfmoon Bay, BC

Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat is an Award-winning Glamping Nature Retreat. We are centrally located on the Sunshine Coast (only a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay) on a spectacular 10-acre ocean-view property. We run a small, organic farm and host guests in intriguing tiny homes and glamping tents. We have everything from a converted schoolie with a woodstove and an ocean view, furnished RV's with large decks, to gorgeous, furnished campsites in the woods. Check out our micro cabins, RV's, and assortment of glamping tents. Our property is a nature oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just 20 minutes north of Sechelt, we're close to beaches and lakes. Enjoy our recreation area with a large pond (much smaller in the summertime), our small playground for young kids, and our small orchard with several small ponds. Explore our walking trails, visit our chickens, or sit near our seasonal waterfall. There are many spots on the property to sit and chill. We've also been Airbnb hosts for over 13 years. If you come during campfire season, please bring your firewood. You're also welcome to scavenge for dead dry wood on the property, but we no longer have firewood for purchase. Typically, gas stations and some grocery stores have some for sale.

4. Hayward Farms

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42km from Burnaby · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mission, BC

We have a 7 acre developing hobby farm currently with fruit trees, a garden, a king shepherd named Jack and a cat named Lulu. You may see some of our neighbour's ducks walking around and hear their rooster in the morning. Please note; our driveway is an uphill, switchback driveway so long trailers are not a fit for our location. Front wheel or 4 wheel is a plus but typically all vehicles can make it up our driveway. We have 2 swimming holes near and backing our property. At the back of the property is Hayward Lake/Hairsine Creek which is great for swimming. Inflatable paddle boards are the way to go if you wish to paddle board in the lake since it would be difficult portaging a rigid paddle board down the Crown Land trail. On the front is the Stave River Runoff. This has trails and is ideal if you have smaller children as the water is a bit warmer and has shallow areas. There are hiking trails in the area and a beach area a short drive from the sites.

5. Duck Creek Farm

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58km from Burnaby · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Salt Spring Island, BC

Duck Creek Farm stands as a family-operated organic farm nestled on Salt Spring Island. Spanning over an acre, our grounds boast a thriving market garden comprising three greenhouses and a 65-ft hoop house, along with 75 fruit trees, a yoga platform, a refreshing swimming pond, and a charming vintage farmhouse. This idyllic retreat offers a serene oasis where nature flourishes. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in frequent sightings of eagles, owls, herons, otters, beavers, salmon, and more. The meandering Duck Creek traverses the property, creating a natural habitat for an array of creatures. Operating as a high-production garden, our dedicated staff is on-site Monday through Friday. Despite our productivity, we employ manual methods, ensuring a tranquil ambiance for our guests. In addition to our agricultural pursuits, Duck Creek Farm is an ideal venue for weddings and various events. For a comprehensive overview, please visit our website. Discover the perfect blend of nature, sustainability, and rustic charm at Duck Creek Farm! Parking for the tipi is 80 - 100' from the tipi. An outdoor sink is about 45' from the tipi, the outhouse is a 2-3 minute walk through the meadow.

6. Hayward Trails Camping

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43km from Burnaby · 1 site · Lodging · Mission, BC

Looking for a family-friendly getaway surrounded by nature? Discover Hayward Trails—a peaceful retreat nestled on five acres in the Silverhill community of Mission, BC. Set in a beautiful, mature forest and just steps from the soothing sounds of Hairsine Creek, and hiking trails from the property to Hayward Lake, it's the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and explore. Enjoy direct access to scenic hiking trails leading to Hayward Lake, where you can hike, swim, fish, or simply take in the stunning lake views. After a day of adventure, unwind by the fire and enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors. All just one hour from Vancouver. Note: The property includes some sloped areas and waterways, so we kindly ask that adults closely supervise children at all times to help keep everyone safe.

Stories from the community

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Ash Cedar

November 2025

Weekend Trip to An Experience!-Golden Ears Glamping

Greg and Shelly are extremely kind and have such a beautiful home! Very clean and LOTs of appliances and fun things to do in and on the property. They had dry firewood ready for use and the hottub was hot and well kept. We had hummingbird visitors and were able to go down to the river and see salmon swimming! We used the bbq that was full of propane also. We are returning guests and highly recommend visiting! They were so generous to invite us to stay longer past the check out time as there were no guests after us so we enjoyed being able to sleep in and pack up without rushing. Very happy to be up in such a gorgeous area. Don’t hesitate to book with them!

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Banafshe

November 2025

Group trip

1 night at Lakewood Cabins

We had an amazing stay at Michael’s place! The cabin and the bathroom were super clean and well maintained, which made our stay very comfortable. The whole property is peaceful, surrounded by beautiful nature, and you can really feel the care and love put into every detail. Michael was such a kind and helpful host — friendly, responsive, and always making sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting by the fire at night, watching the stars, and just relaxing in the quiet atmosphere. It was the perfect getaway from the city, and we’ll definitely come back again. Highly recommended!

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Nick

October 2025

1 night at Lakewood Cabins

This was a pretty great little spot. The cabin is small, but it had a good setup with a hotplate, sink, fridge, & microwave. There was a big very comfortable mattress in the loft. The bathroom wasn’t too far away across the parking area and it was well maintained, with a flush toilet and a sink. Everything during my stay was very clean. I walked down to the lake, and it was about 10 minutes on a nice trail through the woods which meets up with the main road just before the lake. Property has a horse, goats and other animals. It’s quite a nice place, the host was very friendly and I will definitely be back in the summer.

Site 3 - Does now have a picnic table and composting toilet hut.

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Melody

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

Great spot for camping ! Well maintained and peaceful. Perfect spot for relaxing and charging your batteries. Very scenic and close to the water

Our camp. Comes with composting outhouse, picnic table, and fire pit.

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Milap

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Hayward Farms

Great place to enjoy Place owner was also nice and supportive We enjoyed too much

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Milap

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Hayward Farms

Great 👍 we enjoyed too much Got support from host

View of Site 7 area from driveway…large area. Much shade during the hot summer days

Dano

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

The property is beautiful with an amazing forest and stunning lake. Brent was very helpful (never met Sherri). I definitely wouldn't have booked the site if I knew it was up a steep driveway with about 3 switchbacks. I was driving a fully loaded old camper van pulling a small motorcycle trailer (also loaded with motorcycle and totes) and it was hard on the van, also had to back up and jackknife the trailer on a couple of the switchbacks. One suggestion I have (and already mentioned to Brent) is if they mark clearly on their main bio of the land that their driveway is not recommended for any kind of bigger units. Also if its wet, 4x4 would be better. Luckily it was dry when we arrived. I read through their page and didn't notice the one smaller spot they mention about the driveway. Brent was very helpful and also offered to pull my trailer down the driveway the next morning for us and that felt very supportive so he definitely made up for it! Haha. Thank you so much Brent for your kindness.

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Jot

September 2025

Weekend Trip to An Experience!-Golden Ears Glamping

A must visit. Such a relaxing place. Thank you for letting us stay here Mr. Greg and shally

Night time view of site. Solar lights that turn on automatically

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Jordan

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

Great little site had everything we needed, was very cosy and spacious. Would highly recommend, if your wanting a quick getaway.

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Maia

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hayward Farms

3rd time camping here, just love it. A bit on the pricier side, but the little upgrades every year and the lake close by make it totally worth it.

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jennifer

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

I loved tent camping here, the walk down to the lake is quite short, and not too complicated for anyone who’s used to walking in forests. it was super calm at night, very relaxing. directions were clear and brent and sherri were very welcoming :)

Katie

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

Sherri and Brent are such great hosts, always so friendly and welcoming. We've been coming to Hayward to camp for years and they're always making improvements to the sites. We were so excited to check out their new glamping option this year and it did not disappoint. Everything you need and so cozy. Can't wait to visit again soon!

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Kayla

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hayward Trails Camping

My group and I had a weekend trip and stayed in a lovely RV, we quite enjoyed it and will be back! Well stocked and has all the getaway essentials <3

Site 2; closest one to the road. if you need access to the road while you stay here, this would be your site.

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Emma

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Hayward Farms

Very responsive hosts. Nice little spot. The lake is a cool seclude spot to chill out at. Will be back to try their flaming tent!

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Evan

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Hayward Farms

We were supposed to spend our stay at site 6 yet Brent and Sherri were kind enough to upgrade us to the “Glamping” site. The site was so much fun and the farm was beautiful. I’d recommend Brent and Sherri’s farm as an amazing getaway and will hopefully be back soon!

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Moshe

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Hayward Trails Camping

Leah is a great host! And the RV is well equiped. There is a nice trail leading to the lake and in short drive you can get to nice lake beaches

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bella

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Hayward Farms

The lake was so incredibly beautiful and such a good place for my first time camping, I would recommend this place to everyone!! The hosts were so sweet and friendly to my group as well as through hipcamp. We will be back next year for sure.

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Olaf Steven

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

The camp site was pretty great, it was located on the side of a road heading to the property so we would have cars passing by every now and again but it didn’t take away from the experience. It’s so close to so many good places to explore.

Keeley

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

Great little spot! Private and large. Little walk to the lake and there was a massive swim dock and hardly any people. Site 6 had no afternoon shade but site 5 looked like it had plenty. Trains and planes all day and all night. Outhouse was clean and close by. Enjoyed our weekend!! Thanks so much.

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Jim

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Hayward Farms

Wrote an earlier positive review. Great hosts, clean camp, convenient to sites of interest!