The best cave campgrounds in British Columbia

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate guide to camping in Canada! If you're looking for a unique adventure in British Columbia, we've got you covered. With over 30 options for cave camping, you'll have plenty of choices to explore the rugged beauty of this province. Whether you're an avid spelunker or just looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, we've got campsites that will suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like theDoighouse Earthship (39 reviews), Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat (34 reviews), and Living Large on Chilliwack River (6 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. With facilities like rubbish disposal, pet-friendly sites, and cooking equipment available, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, activities like biking, paddling, and snow sports are popular in the area, so you can make the most of your outdoor adventure. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in beautiful British Columbia!

96% (526)

Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate guide to camping in Canada! If you're looking for a unique adventure in British Columbia, we've got you covered. With over 30 options for cave camping, you'll have plenty of choices to explore the rugged beauty of this province. Whether you're an avid spelunker or just looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, we've got campsites that will suit your needs. Check out top-rated options like theDoighouse Earthship (39 reviews), Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat (34 reviews), and Living Large on Chilliwack River (6 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. With facilities like rubbish disposal, pet-friendly sites, and cooking equipment available, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, activities like biking, paddling, and snow sports are popular in the area, so you can make the most of your outdoor adventure. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in beautiful British Columbia!

96% (526)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. theDoighouse Earthship

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8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Qualicum Bay, BC

Welcome to theDoighouse Earthship, an eco-retreat nestled in the forest, minutes from Qualicum Bay waterfront. Our location is a haven for adventurers and peace-seekers alike, offering easy access to the natural wonders of Vancouver Island. An hour north of Nanaimo, our property is an ideal base for day trips to Hornby, Denman, and Lasqueti Islands. Many of our guests stop here for a night or two on their way to and from the mainland to Ucluelet or Tofino for world-class surfing, or if skiing is your calling, Mount Washington is just a 45-minute drive away. Spend time discovering forest trails, a children's playground, and a bike park here in our neighbourhood. Lighthouse Country area teems with opportunities for exploration, from pristine beaches, including Sunny Beach and scenic Spider and Horne Lakes. Or if you climb, consider the Horne Lake Caves! If you're into hiking, use your All Trails App to discover the Lighthouse Country Trail (at our doorstep), including the Wilson Woodlot and Lost Runners Trails. Urban legend has it that the running shoes were lost, not the people wearing them! You can pitch your tent in our gardens, park your RV on the forest's edge, or stay in our cozy tiny cabins. Wander our gardens and check out a young permaculture food forest filled with fruit and hazelnut trees, berries, and good stuff! Have you ever imagined a house built from tires, dirt, pop cans and glass bottles? Our Earthship, currently under construction, is all about exploring a low-impact lifestyle, off-grid living in an energy-efficient dwelling built from recycled materials. Love for the planet and people and sharing of abundance make this project come alive, and why we don’t increase our rates for holidays and long weekends. Book a private Earthship tour where Tony will spend a couple of hours with you, sharing theDoighouse project and answering any and all questions you may have. On arrival, you will be greeted by Bentley (our standard poodle), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) Come visit, tour, and stay. Susan and Tony Doig

2. Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat

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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.

3. Living Large on Chilliwack River

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(152)

10 sites · Tents, Lodging · Chilliwack, BC

Glamp camping is open until the end of September. (we provide everything except your food, drinks and personal items!) Enjoy the beautiful acres right on the Chilliwack River! A wonderful family-friendly (including pets!) getaway with endless activities nearby. (no pets allowed for glamping) Our campsite is available in the spring and summer and is just 20 minutes from the city of Chilliwack, BC. We provide a fire pit and campfires are allowed as long as there is no fire ban. The sites are quite private but there will be other campers nearby. We try to keep a large amount of space between sites and some are separated by trees. We are a walk in tent only site- parking is very close, 30 second walk. We can also provide access to electricity so you can charge your phones or other devices if needed. There is no cell reception, but we do have wifi. Potable water is available. We supply natural spring water but you must bring your own jug. We live in an adventure playground! Activities nearby include hiking, white rapid river rafting, fishing, watching bald eagles, Cultus Lake water slides and adventure park, mountain biking, and more! The stargazing at night is beautiful as there is no light pollution here. We look forward to hosting you!

Stories from the community

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Kyle

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship

Was great to get off the grid and see the Earthship!

Putting the final touches to the cabin garden.

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kevin

3 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at theDoighouse Earthship

Both Susan and Tony were amazing hosts. They were always quick to answer any questions and were incredibly kind! We did end up booking a tour with them of their place which was truly spectacular and original. Me and my parter have already discussed when we will return next. We will be forever thinking about our conversations with them both sharing our love for the environment and dogs:) Looking forward to our next visit!

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Gannon

October 2025

Tent

1 night at theDoighouse Earthship

Susan was an excellent host. When we first showed up we were a little lost and she guided us right to our campsite. We were camping on Thanksgiving and she invited us into her home and gave us a slice of homemade pumpkin pie (it was amazing). We left in a hurry but we would definitely go back again.

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christopher

October 2025

Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship

Maple Cabin was comfy and all I say about the Earthship is, “Wow”!! Completely off the grid, it's a unique and wonderful building. Thank you Tony and Susan for showing us around your amazing creation and well done. Bravo!!

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Pierre

September 2025

1 night at theDoighouse Earthship

Great spot, very nice and welcoming hosts, cosy cabin 👍

Campsite in the woods with everything that you need, including solar lights lol

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Laura

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat

The property is beautiful and a great setup with so much equipment! Made our experience much easier and more pleasant. We also loved visiting the chickens and rabbits on site. The on-sight staff, Dan, was a joy and made us feel so welcome.

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Juan José

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Living Large on Chilliwack River

James and Lisa (and Zeus the dog!) were truly fantastic hosts, giving us a warm welcome into their beautiful and well-equipped campsite area. It was our 4-year-old's first camping experience, and I'd say she had a blast. Being so close to the Chilliwack River and having the chance to enjoy those stunning views is one of the things that make camping at Living Large so great. We would love to go back next summer and would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a wonderful family camping experience!

Erynn

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Living Large on Chilliwack River

We loved camping at Living Large on Chilliwack River. Hosts were so friendly, and the spot was a peaceful getaway from the busy Cultus Lake vibe😎

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Phoebe

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat

Well maintained and managed site! Highly recommended.

Karen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Living Large on Chilliwack River

We had a wonderful stay. The river was beautiful and we loved swimming in it during the heat wave. James and Lisa are wonderful hosts. Loved all the extras at the site -- the outdoor shower stall, the dish cleaning area. They went the extra mile for their guests. They brought out a mister/hose for the kids to play with during a heat wave, loaned some other campers a tent when theirs malfunctioned, and even clean their portapotties daily. This was our first hipcamp experience and we would stay there again. When we were camped there, the high was 35 degrees in chilliwack and we loved how much cooler it was by the river. It got surprisingly chilly at night -- bring layers!

Madelin

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Living Large on Chilliwack River

What a great spot :) overlooking the river, as advertised. The shower and the washing station was amazing to have! Loved the sound of the river flowing by at night! The host is very friendly and really has put his heart into this property. It is located on his property but honestly, far enough away from the house that you wouldn’t really know. The visits from the local dogs was great and they were friendly and well behaved. Next time we are hoping to try the glamping tents! Absolutely beautiful inside! Thanks again… We will be back :)

Andile

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Living Large on Chilliwack River

Awesome Hosts. Peaceful site with a beautiful view and close proximity to the river for easy access is a bonus.

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Sara

August 2025

2 nights at Tiny Secrets Farm & Retreat

Absolutely fabulous location! The site was very clean and quiet. The tent was so big, and the airbeds were comfy and easy to inflate when needed. We'll definitely be back to check out the cabins and trailers! (:

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Kris

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Living Large on Chilliwack River

The Living Large Camping area is beautiful and well kept. The owners are friendly and genuine. It is a very clean and well kept area. We will come back for sure! Note this is a walk-in camping space with parking close by.

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Sean

August 2025

With pets

1 night at theDoighouse Earthship

An absolutely wonderful stay with Susan and Tony, amazing property just as advertised we had only a short one night stay but would highly recommend!

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Christopher

August 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Living Large on Chilliwack River

We had a great time as a family with our Three year old. Facilities were clean and complete and it was a lovely location by the river! Host was very friendly.

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Stephanie

August 2025

16 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship

Great location, friendly and helpful hosts. 10/10 would recommend. We will be back!

Jesica

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Living Large on Chilliwack River

The location close to the river was great and was a wonderful spot to be on a hot day. The grounds were clean and the hosts were welcoming.

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Joshua

August 2025

1 night at theDoighouse Earthship

Loved the cabin. It was clean, quiet and had everything we needed for our stay. Thank u 😊

Mary-margret

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to theDoighouse Earthship

We had such a relaxing stay at the Doighouse. The campsite was perfect – everything we needed. The grounds are stunning, and everyone we met was incredibly welcoming and kind.