- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Nanaimo
93% (2K) • 173 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Nanaimo
Nile Point - Oceanfront Camping
1. Nile Point - Oceanfront Camping
99%
(57)
70km from Nanaimo · 5 sites
Hi, my name is Dave. My family and I would like to welcome you to Nile Point, a secluded campsite located on 20 acres of privately owned, oceanfront property on Nelson Island, BC. I consider it the closest thing to paradise.
The first you'll need to know about this property is that it's only accessible by boat. This is what makes the campsite so secluded and peaceful.
Transportation to and from the island is included with your stay. The stunning 15 minute boat ride to and from Nile Point is one of the many things that makes this a truly unique experience.
The second thing you'll need to know is that we offer TWO SITES on the property,
a 10x16 TENT PLATFORM and a OCEANFRONT CANVAS TENT WITH ENSUITE (NEW!) with king size bed, in-tent ensuite bathroom and fully stocked outdoor kitchen with potable water, bar fridge and BBQ
We have one canoe, one one-person kayak, a two-person kayak, and some paddleboards. Bring your own water exploring devices if you wish. Our beach is rocky (it ain't a sandy beach!), so bring your good water/rock shoes!
This is a great place to stay and explore if you love the wild. It's off the grid, so if you want to unplug from devices and do nothing but relax or play in the ocean and explore the forest, it's perfect. That said, there is cell reception should you need it and a solar charger if you need to charge your devices.
Egmont offers a pub, a fancy restaurant, and a charming convenience store with wi-fi. We can take you in to town during your stay for an additional charge of 50$ per direction.
We've secured exclusive moorage at a private dock in Egmont. This is where you will park. This private parking includes secure gated access, closer proximity to our accommodations, and stunning waterfront surroundings
New Dock Location:
6156 Maple Road
Gate Code: 7051 (if broken, just open and close by hand)
Do not park at the government wharf in Egmont. Please arrive at the above address.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about the property. We hope to see you this summer!
Dave
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
CA$380
/ night
Southside Nanaimo
2. Southside Nanaimo
0.3km from Nanaimo · 1 site
The location is very close to downtown Nanaimo and all the amenities and services it has to offer. The campsite is quite private, tucked in behind the house and shaded during the day.
There is an electric hookup for an RV, water is available, and a gravel strip beside the RV parking spot provides space to set up portable camping equipment. A large open area is also adjacent to the campsite.
Dogs are welcome, but please note the backyard is not fenced. With rabbits and other small wildlife in the area, dogs must remain on a lead or under control at all times.
There is no sewer/septic hookup on site at this time, but an RV dump station is located nearby.
Water hookup
from
CA$55
/ night
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
3. Mi Casa Es Su Casa
15km from Nanaimo · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
This home is close to Spring Beach, we have stand up paddle, 2 kids' kayaks, and one double kayak.
The house is turning into a guest house and campground for the summer. BBQ picnic table, family and pet friendly. Gabriola is surrounded by beaches and trails. So many things to do.
There are drawings on the walls from my kids and cat scratches on door frames, it’s family life here.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
CA$45
/ night
Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm
4. Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm
100%
(2)
15km from Nanaimo · 1 site
Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm offers a beautiful tenting campsite , located in a beautiful forest on Gabriola Island. Sounds of farm animals and frogs can been heard. Take a tour and learn about what we are doing. Buy fresh food for your dinner. Close to beaches, hiking trails, and local Indigenous History. Long term islanders and can help plan your visit.
Toilets
Picnic table
from
CA$50
/ night
McAllister Creek Farm
5. McAllister Creek Farm
100%
(8)
16km from Nanaimo · 3 sites
McAllister Creek Farm is pleased to offer a unique and rustic country stay in our 24’ Yurt, Log Cabin Bunkhouse and Gypsy Wagon overlooking the pond. The yurt sleeps 3-4 with a king sized bed and futon, the Log Cabin sleeps 3 with a bunk-bed that pulls out to a double on the bottom bunk.
Accommodations include the use of the Gypsy Wagon that serves as the Kitchen with full-size fridge, convection/air fryer oven, 2 electric burners and all kitchen accessories. Outside is a bbq and propane firepit. The washroom building includes an outhouse and shower with a view of the pond.
Please note if you book either the Yurt or the Log Cabin there is a chance the other is occupied by other guests and the Washroom Building and Gypsy Wagon Kitchen will be shared.
It’s a wonderful space to drink in nature and create some well-deserved peace and tranquility. You are welcome to stroll on the path along the pond around the farm and hang out with the herd of friendly goats and visit with the Scottish Highland Coos. For a limited time only there are lots of baby goats to cuddle! Your neighbours in the adjoining pasture Stanley and Ollie the resident donkeys will be your wakeup call.
Let us know if you'd like to participate in any of the daily activities and we'll be happy to have you come along with us.
The Yellowpoint area has a lot of great parks and features, within a short drive you can check out Yellowpoint Park for a nice walk through the woods, and if you want to see the ocean, Roberts Memorial Park, Cable Bay Trail and Blue Heron Park are all quite spectacular. Blue Heron is great for swimming in the heat of the summer as well, quite rocky so take water shoes. Exploring a bit farther away will take you to the top of Mt Benson in Nanaimo (a 900m hike) or WildPlay Nanaimo has a fun filled day of adventure courses. Local farm stands and artisans are in abundance. The Cedar Market just a few kms away has a great farmers market on Sundays and Duncan has their Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Nearby restaurants are the Wheatsheaf Pub a local favourite located 12 mins away by car in the neighbouring community of Cedar. The Cranberry Arms pub is a bit further down the road from the Wheatsheaf and is great for a casual bite. The Crow and Gate is a very short drive away and is famous for its English pub charm. The Mahle House in Cedar is a higher end restaurant and Coco's Cafe is a great spot for a coffee or lunch.
Its important that you have a great experience here at McAllister Creek Farm and we'll do everything in our power to make that happen.
Reconnect with nature, Revive your spirit and Rediscover yourself
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
CA$125
/ night
93% (2K) • 173 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Nanaimo
Nile Point - Oceanfront Camping
1. Nile Point - Oceanfront Camping
99%
(57)
70km from Nanaimo · 5 sites
Hi, my name is Dave. My family and I would like to welcome you to Nile Point, a secluded campsite located on 20 acres of privately owned, oceanfront property on Nelson Island, BC. I consider it the closest thing to paradise.
The first you'll need to know about this property is that it's only accessible by boat. This is what makes the campsite so secluded and peaceful.
Transportation to and from the island is included with your stay. The stunning 15 minute boat ride to and from Nile Point is one of the many things that makes this a truly unique experience.
The second thing you'll need to know is that we offer TWO SITES on the property,
a 10x16 TENT PLATFORM and a OCEANFRONT CANVAS TENT WITH ENSUITE (NEW!) with king size bed, in-tent ensuite bathroom and fully stocked outdoor kitchen with potable water, bar fridge and BBQ
We have one canoe, one one-person kayak, a two-person kayak, and some paddleboards. Bring your own water exploring devices if you wish. Our beach is rocky (it ain't a sandy beach!), so bring your good water/rock shoes!
This is a great place to stay and explore if you love the wild. It's off the grid, so if you want to unplug from devices and do nothing but relax or play in the ocean and explore the forest, it's perfect. That said, there is cell reception should you need it and a solar charger if you need to charge your devices.
Egmont offers a pub, a fancy restaurant, and a charming convenience store with wi-fi. We can take you in to town during your stay for an additional charge of 50$ per direction.
We've secured exclusive moorage at a private dock in Egmont. This is where you will park. This private parking includes secure gated access, closer proximity to our accommodations, and stunning waterfront surroundings
New Dock Location:
6156 Maple Road
Gate Code: 7051 (if broken, just open and close by hand)
Do not park at the government wharf in Egmont. Please arrive at the above address.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about the property. We hope to see you this summer!
Dave
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
CA$380
/ night
Southside Nanaimo
2. Southside Nanaimo
0.3km from Nanaimo · 1 site
The location is very close to downtown Nanaimo and all the amenities and services it has to offer. The campsite is quite private, tucked in behind the house and shaded during the day.
There is an electric hookup for an RV, water is available, and a gravel strip beside the RV parking spot provides space to set up portable camping equipment. A large open area is also adjacent to the campsite.
Dogs are welcome, but please note the backyard is not fenced. With rabbits and other small wildlife in the area, dogs must remain on a lead or under control at all times.
There is no sewer/septic hookup on site at this time, but an RV dump station is located nearby.
Water hookup
from
CA$55
/ night
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
3. Mi Casa Es Su Casa
15km from Nanaimo · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
This home is close to Spring Beach, we have stand up paddle, 2 kids' kayaks, and one double kayak.
The house is turning into a guest house and campground for the summer. BBQ picnic table, family and pet friendly. Gabriola is surrounded by beaches and trails. So many things to do.
There are drawings on the walls from my kids and cat scratches on door frames, it’s family life here.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
CA$45
/ night
Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm
4. Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm
100%
(2)
15km from Nanaimo · 1 site
Hidden Pond Permaculture Farm offers a beautiful tenting campsite , located in a beautiful forest on Gabriola Island. Sounds of farm animals and frogs can been heard. Take a tour and learn about what we are doing. Buy fresh food for your dinner. Close to beaches, hiking trails, and local Indigenous History. Long term islanders and can help plan your visit.
Toilets
Picnic table
from
CA$50
/ night
McAllister Creek Farm
5. McAllister Creek Farm
100%
(8)
16km from Nanaimo · 3 sites
McAllister Creek Farm is pleased to offer a unique and rustic country stay in our 24’ Yurt, Log Cabin Bunkhouse and Gypsy Wagon overlooking the pond. The yurt sleeps 3-4 with a king sized bed and futon, the Log Cabin sleeps 3 with a bunk-bed that pulls out to a double on the bottom bunk.
Accommodations include the use of the Gypsy Wagon that serves as the Kitchen with full-size fridge, convection/air fryer oven, 2 electric burners and all kitchen accessories. Outside is a bbq and propane firepit. The washroom building includes an outhouse and shower with a view of the pond.
Please note if you book either the Yurt or the Log Cabin there is a chance the other is occupied by other guests and the Washroom Building and Gypsy Wagon Kitchen will be shared.
It’s a wonderful space to drink in nature and create some well-deserved peace and tranquility. You are welcome to stroll on the path along the pond around the farm and hang out with the herd of friendly goats and visit with the Scottish Highland Coos. For a limited time only there are lots of baby goats to cuddle! Your neighbours in the adjoining pasture Stanley and Ollie the resident donkeys will be your wakeup call.
Let us know if you'd like to participate in any of the daily activities and we'll be happy to have you come along with us.
The Yellowpoint area has a lot of great parks and features, within a short drive you can check out Yellowpoint Park for a nice walk through the woods, and if you want to see the ocean, Roberts Memorial Park, Cable Bay Trail and Blue Heron Park are all quite spectacular. Blue Heron is great for swimming in the heat of the summer as well, quite rocky so take water shoes. Exploring a bit farther away will take you to the top of Mt Benson in Nanaimo (a 900m hike) or WildPlay Nanaimo has a fun filled day of adventure courses. Local farm stands and artisans are in abundance. The Cedar Market just a few kms away has a great farmers market on Sundays and Duncan has their Farmers Market on Saturdays.
Nearby restaurants are the Wheatsheaf Pub a local favourite located 12 mins away by car in the neighbouring community of Cedar. The Cranberry Arms pub is a bit further down the road from the Wheatsheaf and is great for a casual bite. The Crow and Gate is a very short drive away and is famous for its English pub charm. The Mahle House in Cedar is a higher end restaurant and Coco's Cafe is a great spot for a coffee or lunch.
Its important that you have a great experience here at McAllister Creek Farm and we'll do everything in our power to make that happen.
Reconnect with nature, Revive your spirit and Rediscover yourself
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
CA$125
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Sarah
August 2025
With pets
Our trip was amazing. The space was gorgeous, quiet, and welcoming - as advertised. Dave and Eli were helpful and went above and beyond with anything we needed, especially when our arrival time was in high tide! Use of the kayaks and paddle boards were a real plus and kept us entertained. We will definitely stay again, and we highly recommend this place if you are looking for the peace and beauty of camping, but in pure luxury!
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Kelly
August 2025
Group trip
This was our third time at Nile Point, and once again it was absolutely perfect. Eli and Dave are wonderful hosts—always welcoming and willing to help with anything you need. This was our first time staying in the safari tent, and it was such an incredible experience. The tent itself is huge with plenty of space, and the balcony overlooking the water made for the perfect evening—BBQing, relaxing, and cozying up by the fire. Nile Point truly is one of my favourite spots, and I can’t wait to come back again. Thank you, Eli and Dave!
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James
July 2025
With kids
Our family of 4 (boys aged 9 and 11) stayed 4 nights in the luxury canvas tent to kick off our summer vacation - terrific experience! The description is completely accurate; a secluded and beautiful spot which you feel you have to yourself (because you do!). Amazing view to wake up to. A protected little bay to paddleboard/swim/kayak in - water in July easily warm enough to swim. The tent itself is exactly like the pictures - clean, comfortable and spacious. Great outdoor kitchen / eating area. And to top it off, Dave and Eli are the most gracious of hosts - friendly and helpful, won't disturb your seclusion, but equally are quick to provide anything if you ask.
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