The best campgrounds near Creston, British Columbia with climbing

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience in Canada. If you're a climbing enthusiast and looking for a campsite near Creston, British Columbia, you're in luck! We offer over 400 options specifically tailored to your activity preference. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, our campsites near Creston have got you covered. With options starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $35 per night, there's something for every budget. Looking for highly rated campsites? Check out Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), and Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews). Popular facilities at these campsites include pets, potable water, and toilets. And if you're up for more adventure, you'll also find popular activities like whitewater paddling, swimming, and paddling nearby.

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for finding the perfect camping experience in Canada. If you're a climbing enthusiast and looking for a campsite near Creston, British Columbia, you're in luck! We offer over 400 options specifically tailored to your activity preference. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, our campsites near Creston have got you covered. With options starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $35 per night, there's something for every budget. Looking for highly rated campsites? Check out Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), and Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews). Popular facilities at these campsites include pets, potable water, and toilets. And if you're up for more adventure, you'll also find popular activities like whitewater paddling, swimming, and paddling nearby.

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1. For-rest Retreat

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56km from Creston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Salmo, BC

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. Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

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71km from Creston · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Cranbrook, BC

I sold a business in Toronto and moved West in 1990 and drove all over North America looking for a new place to settle and raise a family. While camping in the Kootenay's I found this oasis and bought it. I have raised a family living totally off the grid since and love it. The water here is so clean and and the air is so fresh is why I stay. The night sky is so hard to explain it has to be seen to believe. Come check it out and you will agree. Learn more about this land: Enjoy camping on our 25-acre property just outside of Cranbrook, BC! We have multiple spots to choose from. You can camp beside the creek, in an open field, or up high with beautiful views of the valley. It all depends on your preferences and the privacy that you desire. We welcome tent and RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, there are sites that do not require levelling and we can accommodate vehicles up to 75ft in length. Bring your animals - there are a lot of great spaces for them to play! Our yard is equipped for horseback riding with a horse ring and stable. The property is a great step-off point for ATV, dirt bikes, horseback and hiking adventures. Potable water, toilet, picnic table, wifi and showers are available. Pets welcome, campfires permitted. We are a 15-20 minute drive to Cranbrook. As the basecamp of the Kootenay Rockies, Cranbrook has it all - From all the trails one can dream of to multiple award-winning golf courses all within a 20-minute drive out of town, Cranbrook is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. PLEASE USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR CORRECT DIRECTIONS I look forward to hosting you!

3. Rural Camping with a View

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22km from Creston · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Kitchener, BC

Learn more about this land:Our Hipcamp sites are located in an 800 acre designated area.The Hipcamper can choose from sites beside a babbling brook, up the mountainside overlooking the valley or various lookout landings. Campsites will be at least 1/4 of a kilometre apart to ensure social distancing. There is an abundance of wildlife from black bears, grizzlies, cats, elk, deer, moose, wild turkeys, bald eagles. This is also a working ranch, so you will occasionally have a visit from some curious cow-calf pairs.Hazel Creek is 2 minutes from the property with lots of good Brook Trout fishing.Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.

4. The Kootenay Cottage, Pet Friendly

68km from Creston · 2 sites · Lodging · Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC

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!

5. Bear Road Retreat

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56km from Creston · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · BC

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.

Stories from the community

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Jaime

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Really nice property. Perfect spot, had the whole camping area to ourselves. Very nice host, and beautiful property. Long gravel road out to property but we had a small car and still worked well.

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Toni

September 2025

18 ft Class C

2 nights at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

I loved everything about this hipcamp. Beautiful and tranquil setting, nice shower and toilet facilities, wonderful host, excellent sauna followed by a cold plunge in the creek. Highly recommend!

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

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Leslie

August 2025

24 ft Class C

1 night at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Cornelius was so friendly and the place is beautiful and well kept. He helped us find the perfect spot for our rig then, offered firewood, informed us of bathroom facilities then left us alone to enjoy. It was perfect.

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mikee

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Loved the campsite! Me and my friends had all of the spaces for us. Washroom is very accessible and big! would fit 2 people in the shower tbh. Everyone had fun for our 2 nights and 3 days stay. Wish could be longer :( Two dogs on the site were very very friendly. Very peaceful place to camp. No pavement going into the site. All in all 10/10

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Kayley

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

This site, and entire property was do wonderful! I would love to come back and camp here for more than a night, and the hosts were the sweetest and super helpful!!

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Elizabeth

August 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

This is a beautiful piece of land and the host was very kind and generous. Lovely stay if you want to disconnect from the world or just need a place to rest your head like I did.

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Jackie

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Absolutely beautiful and worth the short drive. The hosts were very nice and friendly. Extremely accommodating. We will come back for sure.

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Blake

August 2025

45 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Great host with great accommodations. Very quiet & private with beautiful views. We even had a couple of bars on our cellular with AT&T

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Teagan

August 2025

Tent

1 night at For-rest Retreat

Was very easy to get to and was nice and spacious, could definitely fit multiple people. Had a cute little picnic table, an umbrella, and a fire pit along with a bit of firewood. As someone pretty disgusted with outhouses theirs was nice and clean. The dense trees and bushes added some decent privacy but the ground was nice and flat coming from someone who tented. The sound of the highway right beside was a bit noisy at times and the site is a bit close to the house (Johanna’s) but that’s the only cons I can think of Generally very good stay, Johanna was very polite and welcoming and it was a good site.

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Keira

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Lovely spot just outside of Cranbrook. Big sites, nicely spaced apart. Super fresh free-range eggs available that were so good! Highly recommend the sauna and a cold plunge in the creek. Loved that there is a washroom and shower available. Cornelius was an excellent host and made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. The dogs Fergus and Murphy were very friendly too. Would definitely stay here again!

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Michael

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Cornelius is a great host and the property is amazing. Beautiful views of the mountain and loads of privacy. Definitely recommend you have a sturdy car as the road gets bumpy. But worth the trip.

Alicia

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Amazing experience!! The owners were extremely welcoming and helpful with any requests during me and my dogs stay. I highly recommend taking the opportunity to have a sauna and cold plunge in the river while you are there! It was perfect for deepening into self while connecting to the beautiful land. I will definitely be back

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Veronica

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Awesome, private, beautiful place to stay. Murphy is the perfect host

Morgan

July 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

Beautiful location with so many outdoor adventures opportunities minutes away. We wish we could have stayed longer.

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Tessa

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch

It is a very large compound with a beautiful creek. The washroom and hot shower are nicer than expected. Cornelius and his wife even let us sleep in their trailer so that we did not have to lie stiff in our SUV. We asked for a special favour from them - helping us to freeze our ice- packs! And they were willing to help. We will definitely recommend this place!

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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Kiera

July 2025

Tent

3 nights at For-rest Retreat

Picturesque, spacious and private. Perfect camping experience.

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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!