The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Creston, British Columbia

Looking to camp near Creston, British Columbia with an RV and near a river? Hipcamp offers over 980 options to choose from. Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), and Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews) are some top campsites to check out. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you can find a great spot to set up camp. Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and showers, while popular activities include swimming, horseback riding, and snow sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp near Creston, British Columbia with an RV and near a river? Hipcamp offers over 980 options to choose from. Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), ALMOST TO CANADA - FAR NORTH IDAHO (151 reviews), and Paradise on Mirror Lake (82 reviews) are some top campsites to check out. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, you can find a great spot to set up camp. Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and showers, while popular activities include swimming, horseback riding, and snow sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. 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!

2. Private river getaway

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55km from Creston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Salmo, BC

Once this property was a cattle ranch but now it's a private spot nestled right next to the Salmo river.Learn more about this land:Private camping spot and small tree fort down by the Salmo River. We have room for a 35ft camper, you will be parking on grass but the site requires levelling.We are located in Salmo, BC which is 30 minutes south of Nelson, BC. Nelson is surrounded by the rugged Selkirk Mountains and sits on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. Whether gliding through the incredible powder at Whitewater Ski Resort, rafting down class 4 rapids on the Salmo River, catching a twenty-five-pound rainbow trout on Kootenay Lake, hiking up to Kokanee Glacier, or watching the fabulous live performances at The Capitol Theatre, the area has attractions for everyone.Only a 5-minute drive to the local grocery store.Access to the mountains from the old railroad system directly off of the property by motorcycles and/or side by sides, you just need to go slow until you clear the houses.Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome.We look forward to hosting you.

3. Pristine Off Grid Paradise

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59km from Creston · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · BC

A stunning 320 acre off grid Ranch in the beautiful West Kootenay's near the Nelway Border Crossing. Our plan for the land is to be able to provide sanctuary, rest, education and empowerment to like minded individuals. With the stresses of modern day society we feel it is so important to be able to get away for mental health breaks, to reconnect with your inner longings for rest, community, nutrition & a true connection to nature. With no cell phone service, limited wifi, surrounded by nature we feel this is the place where you can go to "free your mind and feed your soul." With Air b n' b and Hipcamp rentals coming summer of 2024 you will be able to immerse yourself deeply in nature. The land boasts a stunning array of wildlife, bird watching, our farm animals, hiking, forest bathing, walking trails, wild flower picking and with being off grid and no lights you will not believe the epic star gazing! Nestled in the forest by the lake your accommodations are comfortable, restful and offer stunning views of the lake and all the animals that come to visit it. This is a true off grid working farm. Book a guided tour of our regenerative farm and meet all the animals!

4. Makinaak Crossing

69km from Creston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Crawford Bay, BC

Private secluded camp sites nestled in the cedar forest along Crawford Creek.

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.

6. 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.

7. Mountain Creekside Nature Escape

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65km from Creston · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Fruitvale, BC

We are located just off Highway 3B, 7 kms west of Salmo. Turn right onto Meadows Road. The Hip Camping entrance is the third driveway on the right hand side. Simply follow the road and the signs to the road with trees on either side that will take you right into your little oasis. Discover nature in BC's Salmo Valley mountains. Escape to tranquility, surrounded by wildlife, crickets, frogs, birds, sheep and cows. Relax, unwind,and enjoy a beautiful view. Welcome to your nature retreat, nestled amidst the awe-inspiring mountains in the heart of the picturesque Salmo Valley, BC. This location is a sanctuary of pristine natural beauty, where you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquil sounds of nature. Here, you'll be serenaded by the melodies of crickets, frogs, geese, crows, eagles, hawks, and even the calls of cows and sheep. This is a wildlife corridor, inviting creatures like wild turkeys and bears to share in the wonder of this true nature experience. Relax, unwind, and disconnect from the noise of the world while still enjoying the convenience of cell service to stay connected as needed. Our space offers some privacy and a rare, breathtaking view of the heart of the West Kootenays – an experience that's as beautiful as it is romantic. Feel free to explore the property by hiking its private trails or take a moment to sit on the bridge overlooking the serene beaver ponds and wetlands. You'll even find apple trees, Saskatoon berries, and fiddlehead ferns seasonally for you to enjoy! Just remember to be bear-aware while you're out and about. We welcome your propane fire pits as well as BBQS onsite. This is the perfect solution for those who love campfires but appreciate the care for this pristine area during dry seasons. Small, well behaved dogs and cats are welcome here but must remain on leash at all times as we do have sheep with babies onsite as well as a guardian dog that accompanies & protects them from wildlife in their fenced area. You are responsible for dumping your own trailer at a Sani-Dump as well as keeping your garbage contained within your RV to ensure safety from wildlife. Fireworks 💥 are not permitted due to the risk of potential forest fires 🔥

Camper favorites near Creston

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Makinaak Crossing

69km from Creston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Crawford Bay, BC

Private secluded camp sites nestled in the cedar forest along Crawford Creek.

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.

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.

Mountain Creekside Nature Escape

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65km from Creston · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Fruitvale, BC

We are located just off Highway 3B, 7 kms west of Salmo. Turn right onto Meadows Road. The Hip Camping entrance is the third driveway on the right hand side. Simply follow the road and the signs to the road with trees on either side that will take you right into your little oasis. Discover nature in BC's Salmo Valley mountains. Escape to tranquility, surrounded by wildlife, crickets, frogs, birds, sheep and cows. Relax, unwind,and enjoy a beautiful view. Welcome to your nature retreat, nestled amidst the awe-inspiring mountains in the heart of the picturesque Salmo Valley, BC. This location is a sanctuary of pristine natural beauty, where you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquil sounds of nature. Here, you'll be serenaded by the melodies of crickets, frogs, geese, crows, eagles, hawks, and even the calls of cows and sheep. This is a wildlife corridor, inviting creatures like wild turkeys and bears to share in the wonder of this true nature experience. Relax, unwind, and disconnect from the noise of the world while still enjoying the convenience of cell service to stay connected as needed. Our space offers some privacy and a rare, breathtaking view of the heart of the West Kootenays – an experience that's as beautiful as it is romantic. Feel free to explore the property by hiking its private trails or take a moment to sit on the bridge overlooking the serene beaver ponds and wetlands. You'll even find apple trees, Saskatoon berries, and fiddlehead ferns seasonally for you to enjoy! Just remember to be bear-aware while you're out and about. We welcome your propane fire pits as well as BBQS onsite. This is the perfect solution for those who love campfires but appreciate the care for this pristine area during dry seasons. Small, well behaved dogs and cats are welcome here but must remain on leash at all times as we do have sheep with babies onsite as well as a guardian dog that accompanies & protects them from wildlife in their fenced area. You are responsible for dumping your own trailer at a Sani-Dump as well as keeping your garbage contained within your RV to ensure safety from wildlife. Fireworks 💥 are not permitted due to the risk of potential forest fires 🔥

Stories from the community

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Jaime

3 weeks ago

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!

Starr

September 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private river getaway

We had such an amazing stay on Robert’s property! Exactly as described - private, lots of trees and a short walk to the river. We enjoyed the beach areas and swimming with the dog in the nearby swimming hole. You can tell the owners take pride in the place as everything is very well maintained and marked off. We would definitely return and recommend to others!

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Lawrence

August 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Private river getaway

The campsite was excellent, kids loved the treehouse. the beach area by the river was vey nice, you can tell the owners have put alot of work into it. Felt very private and secluded in the trees. Having a water tap right in camp was also extremely convenient.

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Krysta

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

1 night at Private river getaway

Neat spot with a tree house. Robert gave us clear directions that were easy to follow, even with us arriving after dark. Thanks Robert!

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Nicole

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Private river getaway

Great site, easy directions to follow. River was a short walk but very nice

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Meghan

August 2025

15 ft campervan

3 nights at Private river getaway

Perfectly secluded. Easy trek to the water. We spent the entire day in the river and had a cozy night back under the treetops.

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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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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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Arnoldo

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private river getaway

Lovely secluded spot, perfectly located near Salmo. We loved the privacy, the pad were we could set up our stuff, and the well maintained outhouse. We would definitely recommend.

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Leanne

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private river getaway

Very private and lovely camping spot. Great tent platform, cool tree house and just a short walk from the river. Very clean composting toilet.

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Veronica

August 2025

Tent