The best campgrounds near Castlegar, British Columbia with snow sports

Looking for a camping adventure near Castlegar, British Columbia? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 500 options for snow sports enthusiasts like yourself. Whether you're into snowboarding, skiing, or snowshoeing, there's a campsite for you. With options starting as low as $15 per night, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy the winter wonderland. Check out top campsites like ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews), and Back Forty Vineyards (64 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like pets, campfires, and potable water, and engage in activities such as off-roading, biking, and whitewater paddling. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Castlegar

Looking for a camping adventure near Castlegar, British Columbia? Look no further! Hipcamp offers over 500 options for snow sports enthusiasts like yourself. Whether you're into snowboarding, skiing, or snowshoeing, there's a campsite for you. With options starting as low as $15 per night, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy the winter wonderland. Check out top campsites like ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews), and Back Forty Vineyards (64 reviews) to see what other campers have loved. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like pets, campfires, and potable water, and engage in activities such as off-roading, biking, and whitewater paddling. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Castlegar

1. For-rest Retreat

99%

(43)

31km from Castlegar · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

We bought this property in 2008 as raw land with an old off-grid 1950's cabin on it. While the log structure was sound, the cabin needed some major renovations to be liveable. We undertook renovations, lived in it for 6 months and then moved into a yurt on a more accessible section of our property. We now run the cabin as a short term rental, have another small rental next to our house and we are using the yurt for gatherings, retreats and yoga classes! For more info, visit our website: https://for-rest.ca Learn more about this land: AVAILABLE ALL YEAR!  A backcountry-style off-grid cabin in a perfect location to explore the Kootenays. THIS CABIN IS ACCESSED BY A 0.7 KM HIKING TRAIL ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. Enjoy privacy and be close to nature at the base of Keystone Mountain. Far enough to feel like you are away from it all, close enough to experience all the Kootenays have to offer. Campfires are permitted when there is no fire ban. We have firewood available to purchase - please add this as an extra at the time of booking. Close to world-class ski hills and backcountry skiing, excellent hiking and mountain biking opportunities and even private trails right out your door. Enormous snowy peaks, clear lakes, and waterfalls characterize this mountain playground in southeastern British Columbia, where visitors can expect backcountry adventures, endless singletrack mountain bike trails, hiking trails, mineral hot springs, and small towns with vibrant arts and culture scenes. Our property is located just outside of Salmo, in the Hub of the Kootenays. 30 minutes from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Kootenay Pass, and Champion Lakes.

2. Cedar Creek Farm

79%

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34km from Castlegar · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Best described as Heaven on Earth. Whatever outdoor adventure you enjoy, this will be an ideal home base. The mountains and waters of the Kootenays are legendary. This is also a source of legendary BC Bud. This farm has been cultivating medical cannabis since 2008 and in 2020 we received our recreational cannabis licence. Wholistic health and wellness are the values that motivate our work

3. Bear Road Retreat

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43km from Castlegar · 5 sites · Tents, RVs

Area of open grass, orchard and wooded hills on a property centrally located to all types of sports and activities. 2 km from US border. Multi sport non motorized lake 2 kms away. Multi sport river/reservoir for boating and fishing, beach activity 8km away. Kilometres of hiking and biking trails nearby.

4. The Kootenay Cottage, Pet Friendly

54km from Castlegar · 2 sites · Lodging

This fully furnished and fully equipped cottage is super cozy for a single person or couple. Always pet friendly and no pet or cleaning fee! The cottage offers a memory/gel queen bed with 100% cotton sheets, down pillows, down comforter and 100% cotton towels. The space includes a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, microwave, toaster, blender, Keurig, French press, plates, glasses, silverware, stainless steel pots and pans. Just bring your groceries and pet food! Wifi, 1 1/2 gig. The cottage is next to the West Arm Provincial Park, hiking and biking trails are all pet-friendly! A short walk to Kootenay Lake and a 5-minute drive to the beach (pet friendly). The cottage is close to Balfour, Nelson, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kokanee Creek Provincial Park and spawning channels, Old Growth Forest and the Kokanee Glacier. 2024-weekly only, Saturday to Saturday. Please contact to confirm availability. 2025-weekly only, Friday to Friday, May through September 2025 We look forward to hosting you!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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janai

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

29 nights at Cedar Creek Farm

Gary is a wonderful host and we'd be happy to stay again anytime!!

Giovanni

August 2025

4 nights at For-rest Retreat

The cabin was awesome, very secluded and quiet, is a nice touch having all the cooking gear already there for you, the woodburning fireplace was great for keeping warm at night, Would recommend packing light for the light hike to get there. Would highly recommended for anyone looking to get away from a few days

David

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Bear Road Retreat

I had a short stay at Bear Rd camp. Todd reviewed a few things to enjoy in the area, including kayaking on a nearby lake and some of the views to see, and local off-grid areas, including an abandoned mine in the area. He is a wonderful person as he explained the edible berries and reviewed his local community with me. He was attentive to your needs.

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Aaron

July 2025

22 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Bear Road Retreat

The space Todd set up for Bear Flats is fantastic. He was an exceptional host, showing us around the property, pointing out berry bushes we could pick, and he laid out a campfire with wood. (Unfortunately it rained) it’s an excellent secluded and quiet space, but very close to the lake for kayaking. I’ll definitely come back again next summer!

Jessie

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Bear Road Retreat

Second time staying here and it’s even better than the first! Todd our host is super sweet and goes out of his way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. He’s also very knowledgeable about the local area and can recommend sights and places to go. There was a fire pit stocked with wood and adirondack chairs surrounding it. There’s a lake not far where you can kayak and overall the property is beautiful and so quite. Definitely recommend and we’ll be back next year hopefully for a longer stay and will look forward to using the outdoor shower currently under construction!