The best private sites RV campgrounds in Hornby Island

Hornby Island, the northernmost of the Gulf Islands between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island, is a quirky piece of Earth. You’ll find funky touches, like water tank art installations and the community hall reminiscent of a giant mushroom—anywhere you look, the population of counterculture creative types is evident. The island comes alive in July and August with festivals and a market, while winters and shoulder season weekdays (from mid-May to June, plus September) are much quieter. Getting to Hornby is part of the adventure, with a ferry running from Buckley Bay (30 minutes south of Comox) on Vancouver Island to Denman Island, then a quick drive across Denman, where you can catch the Hornby Island ferry.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Hornby Island, the northernmost of the Gulf Islands between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island, is a quirky piece of Earth. You’ll find funky touches, like water tank art installations and the community hall reminiscent of a giant mushroom—anywhere you look, the population of counterculture creative types is evident. The island comes alive in July and August with festivals and a market, while winters and shoulder season weekdays (from mid-May to June, plus September) are much quieter. Getting to Hornby is part of the adventure, with a ferry running from Buckley Bay (30 minutes south of Comox) on Vancouver Island to Denman Island, then a quick drive across Denman, where you can catch the Hornby Island ferry.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Valinore Glamping

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6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Parksville, BC

Valinore is a beautifully forested 4 acre property. Tucked away and private, but close enough to adventure such as beaches, rivers, lakes as well as markets, restaurants and much more. Our yurts are comfortable and cozy. The site is rustic but contains everything you need for a relaxing and refreshing stay. The location is a few kilometres off of Alberni Hwy and a short drive away from beaches, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, Goats on the Roof, and many hiking and biking trails. The site is also within biking distance to some trails. The Errington Farmers market is a walk or bike ride away. And only a short car ride away are several other nearby markets including Goats on the Roof and the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market.

2. Tyee Valley Farm

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15 sites · Tents, RVs · Courtenay, BC

Join us on our family farm. Our third year hosting, we continue to enjoy hosting travelers from all over. Come join us and relax in the forest. Site 1 and 2 are drive-in sites. Site 3 is a tent-only site. Our newest Site 4 is a bit more open also for vans, campers, and tents, and we have a last-minute available Site 5 for vehicle camping. These sites will welcome you to recharge in nature. Dark night skies will open you to all the majesty of our solar system with great stargazing opportunities. Each standard campsite has a flat gravel surface suitable for tents, smaller RV's, shorter travel trailers, truck campers, rooftop tents, camper vans, and similar. Site 3 has a tent pad, well suited for cyclists or motorbikes. Small trailers up to 20 feet may be usable, but access may be tight. Please note, that while there is a campfire ban, camp stoves and propane fire pits are permitted. Easy access to Mt Washington and Strathcona Park, local beaches, rivers and more.

3. Tranquility by the Lake

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2 sites · RVs, Lodging · Port Alberni, BC

Surrounded by tall trees on Vancouver Island this property is scenic, quiet and near to endless outdoor adventures. Located on 1 acre, fully fenced. Its a 200 metre walk to a community dock and boat launch (room to park your toys in our driveway). 500 metres from endless forest trails for hiking and biking. 10 minutes to/from the highway to Tofino (1hr30)/Parksville (1hr). A few minutes’ walk to warm and welcoming Sproat Lake. Enjoy your own outdoor space among the trees. Free Blackberries!

4. Flower Beds Farm

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8 sites · Tents, RVs · Qualicum Beach, BC

Come enjoy a stay at our funky little farm near Qualicum Beach, BC. Enjoy full hook-ups and a durable blue chip gravel-capped pad with access to flushing toilets, hot showers, wifi and paid laundry. **NEW FOR 2024** Camping not your style? Stay out of the elements in our beautifully appointed tiny home or our large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation suite. Immerse yourself in a beautiful natural surrounding on our seasonal flower farm. Our sweet ducks and chickens provide eggs for purchase. Close highway access and minutes from Spider Lake Horne Lakes make day trips a breeze. Book now for a peaceful or adventurous vacation.

Stories from the community

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Betsy

2 weeks ago

10 ft Class B

1 night at Tyee Valley Farm

Beautiful private campsite, lovely sunrise and even saw some deer, will definitely be back if I’m ever passing through again

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September 2025

23 ft Class C

1 night at Tyee Valley Farm

It is a nice campsite in a quiet area. Beautifull places and enough facilities like a toilet for tent-campers and basic furniture to sit and relax.

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Sandeep

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Valinore Glamping

Great location; I loved it. Will go again. The communication from the host was clear and helpful.

Kane

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Flower Beds Farm

Nice campsite with bathrooms and showers nearby! There's even water/sewage/power hookups if you have an RV.

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Clayton

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Great camping spot, Colin was an excellent host and the location was perfect for our mtb riding weekend between Campbell River and Cumberland. We will be back. Quiet and private 👍

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Dallas

August 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Great campsite! Can’t wait to be back! Close to town, the lake, the mountain, we had the best of everything in close proximity. The campsite was very well maintained and beautiful. Our kids enjoyed the cows and picking blackberries. Highly recommend!

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Jessica Sarah

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Tyee Valley Farm

Colin’s hip camp is great. Very clean (including the toilet), and nice Adirondack chairs at each campsite (or table/chairs at walk-in). Colin was very kind and knowledgeable of the area. It’s about 15-20 min from Courtney. Beautiful country roads surround the property.

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Steph

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Great spot, highly recommend! The owner was very friendly and gave great suggestions for things to do in the area.

Nicole

August 2025

10 ft campervan

3 nights at Tyee Valley Farm

Thanks for a great stay and all the bike advice, Colin!

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James

August 2025

17 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Tyee Valley Farm

This is an amaaaaaazing place. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and Colin is a great host!! Highly recommend!

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Kurtis

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Nice, quiet and clean. Loved seeing the cows from the campsite. Extremely responsive host, highly recommend.

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Eric

August 2025

23 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Tyee Valley Farm

Colin has a great setup! The directions were easy to follow and he came and greeted us when we arrived.

Haley

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Tyee Valley Farm

Kind and help host! The location is beautiful and peaceful. This is a great place to stay if you are biking at mout Washington

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Brian

August 2025

25 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Great place to camp. Quiet, private, and clean.

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Renee

August 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Tyee Valley Farm

This was a great place to camp! It’s peaceful, you’re surrounded by nature, and Colin is a kind and responsive host. I enjoyed being off the beaten path, but still close to all the things. I would definitely stay here again! As a solo female traveler, I felt safe. This place is truly a special place to set up camp!

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Mya

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

We had a great stay at site 5! It was nice and level for our tent and was fairly private! The sounds of nature and farm animals nearby was very cool. The bathroom was also very clean! Would definitely stay here again!

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Joey

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Loved the Camp site , I made multiple changes to my stay and add on’s after . Colin was responsive in a timely manner and very accommodating to my sporadic changes and potentially inconvenient requests . Absolute Gent !! Would recommend to anyone ….

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Linka

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Tyee Valley Farm

Wonderful country setting - camp areas are close together , not individually private. Very beautiful setting. Good for overnight stay. Clean bathroom , friendly host. Water provided.

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Serene

August 2025

Tent

5 nights at Tyee Valley Farm

It was an excellent experience staying at Tyee Valley Farm. Colin is very friendly. Thank you to Colin took care of our camp site during the thunderstorm. The grounds are very clean, Colin keeps the water available all the time. The toilet was very clean. I will definitely stay at Colin's again.

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ELLEN

August 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Tyee Valley Farm

Hidden Gem ! This is a great well run and quiet private campsite. Colin is a fantastic host, excellent communication, and ensured we had everything we needed. Recommend this to anyone looking for a base, or an overnight stop in the area. We will book again.

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The best private sites RV camping in Hornby Island guide

Where to go

Tribune Bay Provincial Park

Home to the sandy beach and warm water of Tribune Bay, this provincial park is one of the most popular spots on Hornby Island. There are a few camping options within walking distance of the park, including the largest campground on the island, Tribune Bay Campground. Make sure you book a Tribune Bay campsite in advance, as it gets very busy in summer. An outdoor adventure centre also entertains families with tent camping. Just remember: Don’t confuse family-friendly Tribune Bay Beach with Little Tribune Bay Beach—the “little” one is clothing-optional.

Helliwell Provincial Park

At the southeast tip of the island is Helliwell Provincial Park. There is no camping within the park, but on a small island such as this, the campgrounds near Tribune Bay are also close to Helliwell. The park is popular for birding and wildlife watching, canoeing, and even scuba diving, as well as hiking along the bluffs for stunning bay views. Head north to Whaling Station Bay for a swim—it’s one of the most popular beaches on the island.

Ford's Cove and Mount Geoffrey Escarpment Park

On the west side of the island, Ford’s Cove has a small campground, a marina, and a shop. The beach is known for strange rock formations, which campers check out before heading onto the water for fishing or kayaking from Ford’s Cove. You can also stay on land to take the short walk to Mount Geoffrey Provincial Park. Here, you can hike, bike, or horseback ride on the three trails, and take in the views from the rocky cliffs.