RV Camping Near Nakusp, BC, CA: 12 Best RV Parks 2025

Set your sights on Nakusp if you’re after RV camping with room to roam and mountain views that don’t quit. The area offers over 20 RV-friendly spots, most averaging $30 a night and some dipping as low as $15. You’ll pull into sites with electricity and water hookups, and pets are welcome at most locations. Locals head to the lakes for swimming, cast a line for trout, or follow the forest trails on foot. Top picks include Camping with Kootenay Born (27 reviews), Laid Back Manor Farm (17 reviews), and Mable Lake Heritage Farm (16 reviews). Expect friendly hosts, plenty of hiking, and easy access to the lake—just the essentials for an unfussy, comfortable stay in the Kootenays.

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Top RV parks

Set your sights on Nakusp if you’re after RV camping with room to roam and mountain views that don’t quit. The area offers over 20 RV-friendly spots, most averaging $30 a night and some dipping as low as $15. You’ll pull into sites with electricity and water hookups, and pets are welcome at most locations. Locals head to the lakes for swimming, cast a line for trout, or follow the forest trails on foot. Top picks include Camping with Kootenay Born (27 reviews), Laid Back Manor Farm (17 reviews), and Mable Lake Heritage Farm (16 reviews). Expect friendly hosts, plenty of hiking, and easy access to the lake—just the essentials for an unfussy, comfortable stay in the Kootenays.

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1. Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

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26km from Nakusp · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Nakusp, BC

Short-Term Rental Registration# H503 685 174 Welcome to kootenay Born Camping. Enjoy spectacular mountain views with the crystal clear waters of the beautiful Arrow lake. We are just across the lake and are accessed by the first electric shuttle ferry service in BC. If you are looking to escape the crowded tourist areas but want to feel safe and comfortable, then this is your place. We are surrounded by hiking, biking and ATV trails waiting to be explored. We offer complimentary kayaks and bicycles to explore the beauty that surrounds us. 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. A short walk or bike ride 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. Grab a kayak or SUP board and explore our many secluded, sandy beach spots. Come and enjoy our beautiful wilderness, It's a whole other world over here.....

2. Laid Back Manor Farm

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53km from Nakusp · 1 site · Tent, RV · Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC

There was a dream......come visit to learn more!! Current update: The site is quiet and private and you likely won't see another human unless you go wandering. The hiking on our 7 acres is brilliant fun, with trails all over - riverside and beyond with excellent trails 5 minutes to 40 or more away -Wander all morning and shoot longbow all afternoon on the target range. A day well spent!! There are so many options for outdoor fun here. Canoeing, hiking, swimming, fishing, and archery totally do-able if these are up your alley. My chef skills are at the disposal of guests as usual, upon request. With 12 years of industry experience as a 'back house line cook and chef de partie' I can provide an exceptional meal anytime you need to refuel. It's peaceful and 'laid back' beyond measure here in Summer - and there's always a cool dip in the river if guests feel like cooling off. Grayson (your host) has traveled the world many times over, in many countries, and is also a 4rth generation local in the Kaslo/Kootenay area - an Aussie Canadian and something of a paradox!! So conversation is never boring around here - especially when the mead comes out (made in house and seasonally available). SKOL!!! It's a 'laid back farm' because despite working the land every day, we try not to push too hard and take it easy enough to enjoy the place. There's prime wildlife viewing by the river and in 'Deerhaven' the forested area down there. The focus is on nature here, so please no quads or dirtbikes ripping around - the "Duncan Lake highway" is just up the road for that sort of thing!! Mosquitoes can be bad at certain peak dates (which change yearly according to conditions) The 'farm' aspect and focus is all on gardens, orchards, and landscaping, no livestock/animals except Mr.Finnegan the Aussie red heeler^^ Things keep changing, and bees are a long-term goal once the orchard is more developed. There is wildcrafting available with a variety of native flora and a free tour to describe what's in season if you'd like to pick your own. The river level is controlled by the Duncan Dam, and at a high level, there's a private diving board and deck space riverside which is also an amazing place to tan, do yoga, or just relax. At low water the fishing is good and there are good size bull trout in there!! There are trails through forested areas on the property and a new outhouse between the mill shed and river. The riverside area is a wildlife corridor so be prepared to see deer, bears, eagles, osprey, wild turkeys, kingfishers, cedar waxwings, mountain bluebirds, the odd rare coyote/cougar, and possibly elk among others!! Generally, it's pretty quiet, but there are days...... If bears are a concern and you'd rather not have the possibility, camp closer to the mill shed, no worries. All the animals stick close to the river. There's never been any drama with the wildlife and we live in harmony here. The odd grizzly bear shows up, and we keep a close eye on them and take logical precautions. Please be bear aware..... August and September are high alert for grizzly bears as the Kokanee (inland salmon) spawn in the river right here!! So schools of redfish will be swimming around down there - they don't eat while spawning and they're protected, but it's quite a sight to see. The grizzlies tend to head straight to the spawning channel upriver to gorge and we rarely see any here, but it is wise to be aware of the possibility. The river is perfect for swimming and diving in high water, but very cold (glacial runoff) which is amazingly refreshing, but don't count on being in it for hours. There's a ladder for a convenient exit from the water and the diving board is perfect!! There's loads of space for tents down by the river, and a glorious 'sacred grove' full of elderberry trees that's quite a breathtaking tent site. The mill shed has standpipes with clean running water from the well, and it's about the cleanest, freshest water on Earth. Glorious. If you need electricity for charging devices it's available at the cabin, as well as wifi. No wifi by the river, sorry, totally off-grid down there and will remain so. There's also a '9 hole' archery course if this is of interest, max.50# draw and longbows only, please. You're welcome to use the targets free of charge if you're staying the night. As a semi-retired chef, writer, musician, farmer, English teacher, entrepreneur and revolutionary, your host can offer impressive gourmet meals to feed body and soul - made with local organic ingredients and great conscious awareness at an agreed-upon price according to your needs. The garden is full of organic veggies, and there may be fresh venison or wild turkey if you're here in the fall. Please no hunting and no guns if you are a guest. There are amazing day and multi-day hikes within minutes or hours drive, and as a local of many years, your host can provide excellent advice and directions. Grayson and Finnegan look forward to meeting you and seeing to it that you're well situated and outfitted for a good time in the Canadian Outback!! Looking for a quiet, peaceful, private wilderness retreat? This place is rrreally beautiful and I'm looking forward to hosting for another glorious year of laid back wilderness camping. Cheers to all of you and HAPPY TRAILS!!

3. Cedar Creek Farm

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76km from Nakusp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Winlaw, BC

Best described as Heaven on Earth. Whatever outdoor adventure you enjoy, this will be an ideal home base. The mountains and waters of the Kootenays are legendary. This is also a source of legendary BC Bud. This farm has been cultivating medical cannabis since 2008 and in 2020 we received our recreational cannabis licence. Wholistic health and wellness are the values that motivate our work

4. Shuswap River Oasis

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74km from Nakusp · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Lumby, BC

Guests will get to wake up to the sounds of the Shuswap River flowing right outside their campsite. Sandy shaded kids play area with a kids swing, 2 person snowboard swing and a trampoline. A net and hammock for all your chilling needs. Load to explore around the property, including an island on the Shuswap River. Launch your floaties and spend the afternoon floating down the picturesque river, but please bear in mind the river conditions vary throughout the year. The 8KM river float is an intermediate level float and may not be suitable for young kids as there is a section that needs to be walked to avoid a dangerous area. There is other options for shorter floats upstream and end at our property. Please ask us for more details. We also have a field to ride any quads or dirt-bikes around. Its very basic riding conditions, but still fun for young kids! As well there is lots to see in the area including 2 waterfalls and Mable lake provincial park all within an hour drive. Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions!

5. McCormack Farm

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38km from Nakusp · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Burton, BC

Nestled in the hills above the Columbia River and Arrows Lakes our guests can experience the serenity of the Kootenays on our family's Century Farm. Join us as we journey down the path of regenerative agro-forestry and silvopasture. Immerse yourself in our unique and vibrant farm with our small herd of cattle, flock of heritage breed poultry, and our extensive berry and fruit u-pick. Located 2 minutes from the beach, access to 3 major drainages for all kinds of outdoor adventure. 30 minutes to Nakusp and its fabled hotsprings.

6. Caribou Creek Market Gardens

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38km from Nakusp · 1 site · Tent, RV · Nakusp, BC

Private & secluded camping site with lots of sun and nature all around. See and listen to the year-round creek. Lake and boat launch very close with great fishing (Dolly Varden, Rainbow, Burton, and Kokanee Salmon). The camping site itself is approx .5 acre. Only one spot available is perfect for you want privacy. Must be fully self-contained. RV or tent. RV can be huge. Pop-outs no problem. Your dogs are fine. issue. Mine will leave you in peace.

7. Perfect Puppy Ranch

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47km from Nakusp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Silverton, BC

Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park is visible from the property. This is an off grid Homestead. Humble living working towards sustainability. We provide fresh potable water for drinking and washing We have three golden retrievers on the property in 45 chickens

8. Mable Lake Heritage Farm

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78km from Nakusp · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Lumby, BC

Beautiful clean river , spectacular mountains all around our farm, boating to Mable Lake. Fishing, swimming, sandy river beach , wildlife, mountains, lake access … Total 128 acres Nice trails access to the river beach, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle board to the beautiful Mabel lake Provincial Park. We planted lots of garlic 🧄 on the farm, more planting to come, corn, sunflowers, lavender , vegetables and cutting flowers we will plant this Spring and Summer.

9. Appledale Mountain Garden

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72km from Nakusp · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Nelson, BC

Nestled in the mountain side of the picturesque Slocan Valley we are situated on 63 acres of forest with glacier fed creeks feeding into the Slocan river in the valley bottom. A variety of accommodations are available including tenting, cabana or tipi. The land has a shared summer kitchen, wood fired sauna as well as hiking trails. 15 minute walk/bike to the river and rail trail. Wifi, Firewood & Bike Rental available for extra fee. No pets. No parties. 420 friendly. families welcome. We have chickens and dogs. 10 minutes to Slocan Lake, grocery, cell service, gas, recreational activities. 45 minutes to Nelson.

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Shuswap River Oasis

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74km from Nakusp · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Lumby, BC

Guests will get to wake up to the sounds of the Shuswap River flowing right outside their campsite. Sandy shaded kids play area with a kids swing, 2 person snowboard swing and a trampoline. A net and hammock for all your chilling needs. Load to explore around the property, including an island on the Shuswap River. Launch your floaties and spend the afternoon floating down the picturesque river, but please bear in mind the river conditions vary throughout the year. The 8KM river float is an intermediate level float and may not be suitable for young kids as there is a section that needs to be walked to avoid a dangerous area. There is other options for shorter floats upstream and end at our property. Please ask us for more details. We also have a field to ride any quads or dirt-bikes around. Its very basic riding conditions, but still fun for young kids! As well there is lots to see in the area including 2 waterfalls and Mable lake provincial park all within an hour drive. Please do not hesitate to ask us any questions!

McCormack Farm

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38km from Nakusp · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Burton, BC

Nestled in the hills above the Columbia River and Arrows Lakes our guests can experience the serenity of the Kootenays on our family's Century Farm. Join us as we journey down the path of regenerative agro-forestry and silvopasture. Immerse yourself in our unique and vibrant farm with our small herd of cattle, flock of heritage breed poultry, and our extensive berry and fruit u-pick. Located 2 minutes from the beach, access to 3 major drainages for all kinds of outdoor adventure. 30 minutes to Nakusp and its fabled hotsprings.

Caribou Creek Market Gardens

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38km from Nakusp · 1 site · Tent, RV · Nakusp, BC

Private & secluded camping site with lots of sun and nature all around. See and listen to the year-round creek. Lake and boat launch very close with great fishing (Dolly Varden, Rainbow, Burton, and Kokanee Salmon). The camping site itself is approx .5 acre. Only one spot available is perfect for you want privacy. Must be fully self-contained. RV or tent. RV can be huge. Pop-outs no problem. Your dogs are fine. issue. Mine will leave you in peace.

Perfect Puppy Ranch

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47km from Nakusp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Silverton, BC

Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park is visible from the property. This is an off grid Homestead. Humble living working towards sustainability. We provide fresh potable water for drinking and washing We have three golden retrievers on the property in 45 chickens

Mable Lake Heritage Farm

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78km from Nakusp · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Lumby, BC

Beautiful clean river , spectacular mountains all around our farm, boating to Mable Lake. Fishing, swimming, sandy river beach , wildlife, mountains, lake access … Total 128 acres Nice trails access to the river beach, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle board to the beautiful Mabel lake Provincial Park. We planted lots of garlic 🧄 on the farm, more planting to come, corn, sunflowers, lavender , vegetables and cutting flowers we will plant this Spring and Summer.

Appledale Mountain Garden

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72km from Nakusp · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Nelson, BC

Nestled in the mountain side of the picturesque Slocan Valley we are situated on 63 acres of forest with glacier fed creeks feeding into the Slocan river in the valley bottom. A variety of accommodations are available including tenting, cabana or tipi. The land has a shared summer kitchen, wood fired sauna as well as hiking trails. 15 minute walk/bike to the river and rail trail. Wifi, Firewood & Bike Rental available for extra fee. No pets. No parties. 420 friendly. families welcome. We have chickens and dogs. 10 minutes to Slocan Lake, grocery, cell service, gas, recreational activities. 45 minutes to Nelson.

Stories from the community

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Diana

September 2025

24 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Caribou Creek Market Gardens

We had a wonderful few days at Monica's campsite. The directions were great and easy to follow. Which helped tremendously since it was already dark when we got there. The site was peaceful and relaxing. We really enjoyed falling asleep listening to the nearby creek. The flattened clearing was a nice change. Much cleaner area to camp at than gravel/sand. Our trailer was too big to drive through the trees (27 ft plus the truck) so we turned around and backed into the site. That worked. Lol. Great location. Very scenic. Even the town of Nukusp was beautiful to visit and just a short drive away. And the Nakusp Hot Springs were a welcome treat. Monica was a fantastic hostess. Really nice lady. Provided us with some lovely daytrip ideas in the area, like a nearby waterfall. Would definitely recommend.

Dawn and Fred

September 2025

24 ft travel trailer

1 night at Laid Back Manor Farm

Beautiful, peaceful site right beside the river where the red Kokanee were flipping in the water. Easy access with our 24ft trailer. Thanks Jason!

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Sophie

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to McCormack Farm

Very nice host and lovely camping spot, would stay there again.

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janai

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

29 nights at Cedar Creek Farm

Gary is a wonderful host and we'd be happy to stay again anytime!!

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Peter

August 2025

25 ft campervan

1 night at Laid Back Manor Farm

Fabulous semi-wilderness with king-fisher, geese, ducks and while I was there, leaping bright orange kokanee primed for spawning season. Duncan dam was releasing huge amounts of water to nearly bank full for the first day. Ducks floated by at 10kph and it almost seemed that they would fly back upstream for another ride. If you want an EMF holiday there was 1 wifi feed from the host and NOTHING else. No cell or other wifi. Also if you are there on a cloud free night there is the a nearly a complete milky-way. On the downside, mosquitos were in full force during the day but checked out at dusk. Overall a great wildlife experience in a rustic spot.

Diana

August 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Laid Back Manor Farm

My husband and two poodles absolutely loved hanging out on the Laid Back Manor Farm. It felt like home. The site by the river is private, beautiful and spacious. The glacier fed river was like nature's air conditioning and definitely worth the cold plunge. Wildlife abounds and will not disappoint. We have a 30 foot motorhome and having such a beautiful level spot was amazing. The beauty of the area is intoxicating and host Jason is a superb host with culinary skills to boot! To be able to practice our archery skills was such a bonus. It was a difficult place to leave for so many reasons but for sure I will go back.

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Anton

August 2025

10 ft pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

One of the best place to camp. Quite, cozy and full of places of interest within an hour drive. Hiking, beach, hot springs, food and stunning mountain views. John and Samantha extremely friendly and helpful hosts! You'll be feeling yourself like at home. Clean washrooms, showers, kitchen.

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Simone

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Laid Back Manor Farm

You want peace and quiet, this place is for you. Not a sole around except for host and his pup. This area is so beautiful and relaxing. Target practise with your bow or fish right off deck at site. Try J food and you won’t be disappointed. 5 star meal. Tips. If you coming from the north on Hwy 31 it’s slow going and several switch backs. It took a lot longer then it looked on maps and google. Road is well maintained for a forestry truck road but some wash board and narrow passing. We didn’t see any vehicles except for a couple of quads. The scenery is spectacular. Beware there is no CELL service. So have your route laid out in screen shots with directions. Once you pass Meadowcreek ( Meadow creek community has a free WiFI hotspot and hot showers) look for Cooper Creek sign and the speed limit goes down to 60km/hr. It’s the first left after the signs. If you kayak or paddle board, Howser and Glacier regional parks have great launch sites. Howser has a small beach for kids and dogs. Also bring firewood. It’s hard to find. We went to Davis creek PP to get some, 10 mins drive. Kaslo is 30 mins south. And has no big name stores. But well stocked and great places to eat. Highly recommended and will be back. 😀

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Arnoldo

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

This place is awesome. John and Michelle (and their lovely dog Boss) are wonderful hosts, and we really appreciated the firepit and the shower setup. The views from this place are fantastic, and the ferry to Hwy 6 is just 2 min away, takes no time to cross. We will be back!

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Ezequiel

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

Penny the co-host, was awesome. She was super attentive and helpful. We liked the place, it's a great, we did everything, went to the beach, hiking, biking and spent time around.

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David

July 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Mable Lake Heritage Farm

Great spot by the river, all day sun, had a great time

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Jenn

July 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Laid Back Manor Farm

This is such a beautiful piece of property. You can tell that Jason is a great stewart of the land. We swam and played with our dogs and explored this beautiful area of the country. I can’t recommend this place enough. It was incredibly quiet. One night we were woken up by (I think) foxes. We saw some bats. It was really fun to experience. For folks planning on booking a stay here, bring cash for the hot showers at the community centre. Kaslo is the closest town with a bank machine and it’s an hour away or so. It’s also a beautiful spot and fun to explore. It would also be good to bring maps, we had no cell phone service. It’s not hard to get around at all, but in case you were wanting to go some place specific, you’ll want a working GPS!

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Rebecca

July 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at Laid Back Manor Farm

Jason’s land is stunningly beautiful and our stay was a much needed system reset 😊 we would love to be back one day! Thank you for having us Jason!

Rae

July 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

It’s a lovely, quiet place to stay near Nakusp that has some nice shady spots, access to the water (a bit of a steep hike down for the last few minutes), clean washrooms and a nice big communal fireplace that we could use with firewood provided. My family had a relaxing stay there and would definitely come back :)

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Nora

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Laid Back Manor Farm

Jason’s tent spot was absolutely gorgeous. The new tent pad was perfect for our 2 person tent and allowed us to cook and hang off the edge. Jason was a wonderful host, communicated as soon as we were booked to introduce himself. Gave effective directions to his place and gave a great tour of the space. Only word of warning - do not forget your bug spray. The pad is by the river which means mosquitos! But also means you can watch the bats do their job by the river at dusk. Looking forward to stay there again.

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Ali

July 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

Beautiful secluded site with very friendly hosts! We hope to back soon

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Ali

July 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Laid Back Manor Farm

relaxed and beautiful site at Jason’s land! Jason was very kind and gave us a full tour of his property. Highly recommend and we hope to be back!

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Sam

June 2025

25 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Kootenay born camping by Arrow lake

Kootanay Born Camping is No. 1 in my book. From the moment I set foot on John and Michelle's property, I felt welcomed and safe. They provide a comfortable and practical way to camp with clean and well maintained facilities, well marked trails to nearby Arrow Lake, kayaks, bicycles, yard games and directions to all the local attractions. .