The best great views campgrounds near Kelowna, British Columbia

Located near the geographic centre of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna’s reliable sunny weather and breezy lakeside vacation make it a favorite with campers throughout western Canada. Summer water sports like swimming, tubing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, and stand-up paddling are all on deck from sunrise to sunset. The town’s population swells in summer, but there’s room for everyone to spread out.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kelowna

Located near the geographic centre of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna’s reliable sunny weather and breezy lakeside vacation make it a favorite with campers throughout western Canada. Summer water sports like swimming, tubing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, and stand-up paddling are all on deck from sunrise to sunset. The town’s population swells in summer, but there’s room for everyone to spread out.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kelowna

1. Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

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79km from Kelowna · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging

This rustic cabin and Indigenous tipi are located in a quiet rural area. It is a 1 minute walk from the parking area through the cedar trees. The cozy cabin has a queen bed and a loft with 2 single beds. The hand painted tipi has 2 queen beds and 4 single beds. The property also features a hot tub. Outdoor hot shower and outhouse. Outside running water. Fire pit. BBQ. Hear the birds in morning. Enjoy the view at noon. Stargazing at night. We are five minutes from the Gardom lake beach. You can enjoy kayaking , canoeing, fishing, and swimming.

2. Back Forty Vineyards

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25km from Kelowna · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Come camp on a 40-acre parcel backing onto crown land mountains and wake up in front of 10 acres of vineyard and a view of Okanagan Lake! There is a small cabin and two camp sites to choose from. Site 1 is best suited for tents and small campervans, less than 18' or so (though people with small trailers like tear drop campers have been fine). Site 2 has a much larger flat area that can hold RVs up to 30'. Cabin available for those that want to sleep in a cozy bed and have a warm fire :) Outhouse on the property, which is just a pit toilet. It is a working farm so will likely have various equipment around at times as well as workers at certain times of the year. You’ll likely meet our very friendly and very energetic Bernedoodle, Bernie. If you prefer to keep him out of your campsite just let us know and we can keep him closer. Otherwise, he thinks he has the run of the place! Please check to see if campfires are allowed (live in a high-risk fire zone) and firewood is available with an extra charge. If you need anything to better enjoy your stay, just let us know! Our property is located in Peachland, BC. Positioned midway between Kelowna and Pentiction, it is the perfect location to draw from both population centres and is well-positioned to act as a hub for popular wine and other agri-tourism activities. Peachland is within easy reach of over 200 estate wineries and microbreweries.

3. Olich Creek Farm

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80km from Kelowna · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

Come discover our peaceful farm sanctuary located in Ashton Creek, 10 minutes east of Enderby. Experience the famous Shuswap River "float" which is only a 5 minute walk to the Baxter bridge boat launch, park and community hall. The Ashton Creek convenience store and gas station has all your basic camping needs including ATV gas and propane (also a 5 minute walk). Access to hiking trails including a unique water fall nearby. Mabel Lake Resort, boat launch and Golf Club is a short 20 minute drive. Camping at Olich Creek Farm is unique and family friendly. Most of our rescued farm animals roam the property freely and absolutely love human visitors. Families with children will also enjoy the natural play areas the farm offers including a shallow creek and visits with our chickens and ducks. Your dogs or other small pets are permitted in the camping areas only as our herd is terrified of dogs. There is another large area (about 5 acres) where well-behaved dogs can run off leash. We have one RV site with septic, water and 50 Amp power and can fit a 40 foot unit and 2 totally private tent sites. There is a full washroom with tub/shower, toilet and wifi access in our old farmhouse which is complimentary during your stay. Should you find that your desired dates are already booked, please reach out to us as we may have a back up spot available. Please keep in mind we are an organic farm homestead that offers an agritourism experience. We are not a manicured campground :) Your camping fees go directly to support our aging farm animals and horses.

4. Cuddly Cat Farms

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47km from Kelowna · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to Cuddly Cat Farms. This property is our dream come true. Located 5 min from the city of Vernon you have fantastic views of our beautiful valley and are surrounded by Apple Orchards. We were the first people to live on this land and have built everything you see since 2017. When we arrived there were no trees on the property and we have planted some in the campsites which are quite small but will one day be large and mighty. Enjoy 20 beautiful acres just 5 minutes out of Vernon. Close proximity to Kal Lake, Swan Lake and Lake Okanagan. Fantastic hiking trails, biking trails, and watersports close by. We currently have 7 dispersed sites. These sites are set up in a ring, each with their own fire pit when there is no fire ban. There are washrooms and showers at our shop just a little hike from the sites. The water is well water and quite soft, but it is potable. The skinny taps in the washrooms do have filtered water There is potable water for washing dishes ( warm and cold) at the taps on the outside of the shop - near the entrance door for the washrooms. We live on the property as well, up on the hill. We want everyone to have a wonderful experience but do also want you to have your privacy. We venture down to the sites periodically to check but do try to stay out of the way. We look forward to hosting you!

5. Pink Pumpkin Farm

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65km from Kelowna · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind farm experience! Immerse yourself in the joys of farm life while enjoying the convenience of being close to the city. Feed the friendly farm animals or take a stroll through the vibrant sunflower fields, with each season offering its own unique charm and activities. Situated just 20 minutes from the beaches and offering easy access to biking and hiking trails, our farm is the perfect launching point for all your adventures. Whether you're seeking relaxation, outdoor fun, or a taste of farm life, you'll find it all right here.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Larz

November 2025

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Great experience! The hosts were very friendly and hospitable and the cabin was fantastic. The hottub was the cherry on top. 10/10

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Nathan

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Lovely spot! Cabin is super clean and was even better than advertised!

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Alber

October 2025

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

The cabin was cute and cozy, with a warm indoor stove to keep the place warm. Lots of space with one mains bed and two small beds up top. We were there in October and we had the area to ourselves which was great, but it seemed the camping spot and Teepee were quite close to the cabin.

Site #1 had a great view of the vineyard.

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Manuel

October 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Back Forty Vineyards

The camp sites are located in a very nice location with trails to go walking on accessible directly from the site.

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Justin

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

The cabin was nice and cozy. Comfortable bed. Darcy was very kind and helpful. The german shepherd loves to be pet 😁

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Ezequiel

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Olich Creek Farm

We loved to stay in this barn with all these retired animals. Hosts were super friendly.

Craig

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Back Forty Vineyards

So grateful to have found this cozy and peaceful cabin. I was very comfortable and enjoyed hikes nearby, lots of wildlife and beautiful views. The hosts made sure I had everything I needed. I appreciated the nice snacks and gifts. Thanks for a memorable stay!

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karan

October 2025

Group trip

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Loved the all over experience this place has to offer. Everything was just great.

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Mark

October 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Olich Creek Farm

We absolutely enjoyed our time at Heather's farm. The RV spot was nice and secluded, but just a short walk to the washroom. We loved all of the social animals and space to roam with our dog. Would definitely recommend staying here!

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Jennifer

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

So cute the cabin was very clean and safe Great hosts Amazing nature

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Nik

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

Better than advertise. The Kevin was new and clean. The wood stove kept us very warm and toasty. The firepit was well stocked with cedar cut offs . Hot pool was extremely relaxing and had a great vibe. We added a canoe to our trip and fished Gardom Lake. Excellent experience, we'll be back !

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Antoine

October 2025

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

We loved the place. Super relax and the spa was amazing. Everything, housing and amenities, was extremely clean. Thanks for having us !

Sam

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Back Forty Vineyards

Lovely little campsite with beautiful views. Would camp there again without hesitation.

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Pat

September 2025

30 ft Class A

With pets

3 nights at Olich Creek Farm

Heather is a lovely person who cares about animals. She made us feel very welcome. We stayed in the full service RV site and we had a nice view. We enjoyed all the animals that stopped by.

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daan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Back Forty Vineyards

The wineries around the campgrouds are beautiful and give your stay a peaceful atmosphere. We saw some birds of prey! The dog is cute and very friendly.

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Monique

September 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Olich Creek Farm

Lovely spot! We were alone and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and picnic table!

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christa

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

This is our 4 th visit to pink pumpkin. Such a peaceful spot, love visiting the animals, but still so close to town. We will be back next year!

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Steve

September 2025

23 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Back Forty Vineyards

Camp 1 handled our Class B. I rented both sites and our friends were introduced into Hipcamping using site 2. Their trailer a small to medium size fit easily there with a drive through setup. The two camps are closer together for RVs but further apart of tents campers. The camp property is a very short drive on a large dirt road. It is located at a 600 foot elevation above town, we decided not to ride the bikes to town due one rider uses a three wheel bike which needs more space. The condition was OK but could be checked for trash we try to pickup what was there. It was great having access to water being that this was our fourth stop on this trip. Great to be in the country with a sea of grapes and lake in you front view. We did see and hear turkeys and other wild life. The gate needed to be opened and closed it could use a tune-up.

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Steve

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Back Forty Vineyards

Nice grassy place, level and clean. The camps are well spaced and is definitely the best we have been to. We have a class B so we just rotated to suit our needs and we were setup. The posting does show the camp well. If you go to town on a Sunday get there before 3pm.

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Priska

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Deep Creek Cabin And Tents

I enjoyed my stay in this beautiful clean cabin. It is very practical.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best great views camping near Kelowna guide

Where to go

Where to Go

Okanagan Lake (Highway 97)

Waterfront campgrounds have been replaced by luxury hotels, but there are still a few places where you can roll up and camp on the shores of one of the region’s six lakes. you can often find a remote waterfront campsite by renting a motorboat or even a canoe early in the day.

West Side of Okanagan Lake

Highway 97 is the valley’s main thoroughfare, but the narrow, twisty, and scenic Westside (or Fintry) Road leads to some of the region’s most secluded and picturesque campgrounds.

Area Fishing Lakes

Dozens of small fishing lakes dot the forested Okanagan Highlands to the north and south of Kelowna. These private campgrounds and BC Forest Service sites are often located on gravel backroads—campers need to be completely self-sufficient.

When to go

July and August are the ‘hot months,’ both in terms of temperature and popularity. In late spring, the valley’s orchards are a riot of color thanks to blooming cherry and apple trees. Fall is harvest time, specifically for the hundreds of wineries that make Kelowna the “Napa Valley of the North.” The fall bounty is celebrated during the annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival held each October. Campers in spring and fall should definitely pack puffy parkas for extra warmth on chilly nights.

Know before you go

Campground reservations are pretty much required, especially on summer weekends.
As the largest city in the Okanagan (and third-largest in BC), Kelowna has all of the retail and professional services that every camper needs (think Costco, Wal-Mart, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Canadian Tire).
Motorboats and jet skis are allowed on Okanagan Lake, but there are nearby lakes and beaches that don’t allow motorized watercraft.
Fire bans are often in effect during the dry summer months.

Nearby attractions

For a refreshing, serene getaway, camping near Johnson Lake is a must. Plunge into the crystal clear waters and enjoy the unique Johnson Lake camping experience, full of relaxing swims, calming nature trails, and enchanting lakeside picnics.