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Camping near Fernie, British Columbia
To camp in the Canadian Rockies without the crowds, start in this laid-back mountain town in eastern BC.
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Rocky Mountains Camping
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents83 acres · Division No. 3
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Blacksmith Landing Eco Camp
31 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Canal Flats, East Kootenay
Nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountain Trench in Southeastern BC, just a short drive from Lussier natural hot springs, hiking, boating, canoeing, golfing, breathtaking WhiteSwan Lake, and the Kootenay and Columbia rivers. Blacksmith Landing is a safe, spacious and peaceful camp where minimal environmental impact is encouraged. We are faithful stewards and respect our beautiful forested land. Our expectation is that campers will also share this respect for our Eco systems in an environmentally friendly way.
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HollyWoods - Near Waterton NP
4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Division No. 3
Our property is located in the peaceful ranching hamlet of Twin Butte (28km south of Pincher Creek). We are only 1km away from the legendary Twin Butte General Store/Mexican Restaurant which features great food, ice cream, and live music.
Drive 20 minutes south and you'll be in the spectacular Waterton Lakes National park where you can find great hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and amazing wildlife viewing.
Drive 20 minutes north and west and you'll be in the beautiful front ranges of Castle Wildland Provincial Park, which also offers excellent hiking and fishing opportunities.
If you venture a little further (about an hour), you'll have access to all of the opportunities the rest of the Castle Provinical Park or Crowsnest Pass has to offer, with many recreational activities available.
No dogs or other pets are allowed on the property as we have our own pets and our neighbors have livestock.
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ML Arena at Owl Point
6 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Claresholm, Division No. 3
Owl Point is located in the Foothills of Southern Alberta in the community of Spring Point. We have 3 campsites with water & power, 1 full service treed campsite for smaller rigs and an orchard for tenting. Overflow parking for big rigs is available with power.
There is an indoor riding arena on site and access to the Porcupine Hills Recreation Area public lands just 15 minutes down the road! Beautiful open views give the feel of being secluded but proximity to both Fort Macleod and Pincher Creek is just 25 minutes away.
Outdoor corrals and pens with auto waterers are available for horses.
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Rural Camping with a View
10 sites · RVs, Tents800 acres · Kitchener, Central Kootenay
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.
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Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp
10 sites · Lodging500 acres · Claresholm, AB
Our tIpi camp is located on the Piikani Nation Reserve and family owned. We are directly on Old Man River with 1.5km of private riverfront property. We offer tipi camping and Blackfoot culture programming for individuals and groups. Our land is rich with natural foods and medicine. Natural habitat to many small animals and birds. Last of the conserved cottonwoods. Beautiful place to fall asleep and wake up.
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Valhalla Pines Campground
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Vallican, Central Kootenay
This is a quiet forested residential area in Sinixt territory. Recommended activities include floating down the river, canoeing the lake, hiking or climbing in Valhalla Park, soaking in Halfway Hot Springs or indulging in Nelson. We are surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers. This valley has many outdoor activities and events and a very interesting history and culture including Sinixt, Doukhobor, Cannabis and Conscientious Objector. Nelson, Castlegar and Slocan Lake are all a half hour drive away. There are many other special places nearby such as the Goddess Pools and the Emerald Pools.
Supplies and services are available nearby including firewood, toiletries, dog day care, massage, bike and canoe rentals, life jackets, rubber dingys and paddles etc. Let us know if you would like a referral to any of these services. There are many guides available for activities in the area including (water sports, climbing, skiing, hiking, artist tours, events, geology, mining, mushrooms, cannabis, garden tours and native history). There is a particularly valued native storyteller here that can also provide a walking tour to a nearby village site with a full scale replica of an aboriginal kekuli (earth house). Please call ahead for recommendations on booking guides or storytellers. You don't need one to get here, but its good to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle for some of the logging roads that are worth visiting. Roof and/or bike racks can also come in handy. The Vallican Whole community center also has events nearby.
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Wheatland Shores Campground
23 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Calgary, Division No. 5
Explore the great outdoors with Wheatland Shores Campground. Offering trailer and tent camping options for short or seasonal stays, our picturesque campground is located on Eagle Lake in Southern Alberta. Enjoy fishing, water sports, and kayak rentals. Find all your camping essentials at our onsite store. Group sites available. Make memories that last at Wheatland Shores Campground.
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Camping with Kootenay Born
14 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Central Kootenay
Kootenay Born Campsite is on ten acres of fenced in property, with spectacular mountain views. We are located on the west side of the Arrow Lakes and are accessed by a free shuttle ferry service. Our property is a short walk up from Arrow lake through beautiful old growth cedar and orchard and surrounded by hiking, biking and ATV trails waiting to be explored. A few miles down the road is Saddle mountain hiking trail, a challenging hike with breathtaking views all the way up. At the top of Saddle Mountain is a look out building with 360 panoramic views that is free to use and has been recently updated. A short walk from the camp site, through old growth cedar groves and orchard will lead you to Arrow Lake where you can enjoy all types of water activities or take a walk to explore many of the areas private beaches. Please come and enjoy our beautiful wilderness.
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Bear Road Retreat
5 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Central Kootenay
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.
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Appledale Golfside Retreat
22 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Winlaw, Central Kootenay
New Campground in the Kootenays.
Nestled in the beautiful Slocan Valley, Appledale Golfside Retreat is the ideal place to relax and reconnect with nature. With easy access to the golf course directly from the campground, and a variety of activities to choose from, you are sure to find something that will fit your lifestyle.
We invite you to explore our campground and take in all of the beauty that the Slocan Valley has to offer. Whether you’re looking to relax by tubing down the River, go for a round of Golf next door or take a leisurely stroll on the Rail to Trail, Appledale Golfside Retreat is the perfect destination for you.
This secluded 5 acre property is located alongside the beautiful Slocan River and on the edge of Valley View Golf Course in Winlaw, BC. Currently with 8 RV sites and 6 Tent sites available, direct walking access to the Golf Course and restaurant, to the Rail to Trail and the River.
Pitch your Tent at one of the waterfront sites or choose one close to the Golf Course.
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No Power or Water Hook-ups for RV's but Water is available onsite(pumped from the River).
Sites 1-6: RV's up to 50ft - $35/night
Sites 9-14: Smaller Trailers under 35ft/Vans/Cars - $35/night
Sites 15-20: Tenting - $20/night
This campground is brand new and still under development, your patience is appreciated, any suggestions to improve our service is welcome.
10 minutes from Slocan Village
5 minutes from Winlaw and
35 minutes from either Nelson or Castlegar.
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Edgewood springs
20 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Nakusp, BC
Edgewood springs is 11 acres with amazing views of the mountains, mature trees spaced out across the land hiking trails a large pond and access to the some of the most amazing lakes British Columbia has to offer. While you are in the area take in some of the most amazing swimming holes and kayaking with great fishing opportunities. Did I mention the hundreds of kilometres of ATV and snowmobile trails ? We are located only 1.2 hours from the Okanagan and a short drive to the hot springs .
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Camping near Fernie guide
Surrounded by the forests and peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie mixes serious outdoor adventure with a relaxed vibe in town, where Victorian-era buildings house cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The town can be a base for camping, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains, and for exploring Waterton Lakes, Kootenay, or even Banff national parks, thanks to its location in the East Kootenays region of southeast British Columbia. Several provincial parks and private campgrounds are located within a short drive, including Fernie RV Resort with its small tent camping area, yurts, and large RV sites.
Where to Go
Fernie and Vicinity
In addition to the Fernie RV Resort in town, you can camp in the forested sites for tenters and RVers at Mount Fernie Provincial Park, two miles away. The larger camping area at Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, 30 minutes from Fernie, has RV and tent campsites on Lake Koocanusa. All these campgrounds have washrooms with showers.
Kimberley and Cranbrook
West of Fernie, Kimberley is another hub for outdoor activities, while the larger city of Cranbrook is the East Kootenays’ commercial center. City-owned Kimberley Riverside Campground accommodates tents and RVs, and the area has several provincial parks where you can camp as well. Near Cranbrook, visit St. Eugene Resort, a former mission now run by local First Nations that has a small interpretive center as well as hotel rooms, a restaurant, casino, and campground.
Waterton Lakes National Park
The Rocky Mountains meet the prairies in this national park, hugging the US-Canada border east of Fernie. For campers, Waterton Lakes has two frontcountry campgrounds and nine wilderness camping areas in the backcountry.
When to Go
The best time for camping, hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting is during Fernie’s summer season, in late June through September. The weather stays crisp and cool, with striking autumn foliage, into October. Skiers and snowboarders head for Fernie in winter, when the region typically gets more than nine meters of snow. Ski season at Fernie Alpine Resort, three miles from town, runs December through mid-April, but you can hike and bike on the mountain in summer, too.
Know Before You Go
- The closest airport to Fernie is Cranbrook’s Canadian Rockies International Airport, an hour’s drive west. Fly into Calgary in Alberta, three hours northeast of Fernie by road, for more flight options and potentially lower prices.
- Allow about four hours to drive between Fernie and Banff. You can follow Highway 93/95 through Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park, or take the “Cowboy Trail” (Highway 22) through the Alberta prairies, then pick up Highway 1 toward Banff.
- Fernie’s shops carry groceries, camping supplies, and other gear for outdoor adventures. The town also has a craft brewery and local distillery, as well as a small but busy summer farmers market (July through early September).
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