The best forest campgrounds near Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

Telegraph Cove makes it easy for forest lovers to camp under towering trees, with 13 options that put you right in the heart of northern Vancouver Island’s wild side. Expect mossy trails, thick ferns, and the steady hush of Pacific evergreens. Most spots average $29 a night, and you won’t need to pay more just to wake up to birdsong—some sites start at $29. Top picks include Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins (23 reviews), Rauhala Heritage Farm (8 reviews), and Natures Hideaway! (3 reviews). Showers, toilets, and pet-friendly sites come standard at most spots. Bring sturdy boots—the hiking and climbing here are no joke, and wildlife-watching means you might spot black bears or bald eagles without leaving your site.

91% (44) • 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Telegraph Cove

Telegraph Cove makes it easy for forest lovers to camp under towering trees, with 13 options that put you right in the heart of northern Vancouver Island’s wild side. Expect mossy trails, thick ferns, and the steady hush of Pacific evergreens. Most spots average $29 a night, and you won’t need to pay more just to wake up to birdsong—some sites start at $29. Top picks include Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins (23 reviews), Rauhala Heritage Farm (8 reviews), and Natures Hideaway! (3 reviews). Showers, toilets, and pet-friendly sites come standard at most spots. Bring sturdy boots—the hiking and climbing here are no joke, and wildlife-watching means you might spot black bears or bald eagles without leaving your site.

91% (44) • 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Telegraph Cove

1. Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins

93%

(45)

49km from Telegraph Cove · 11 sites · Tents

Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent and take in the naturally gorgeous surroundings of the old-growth Cedar, Hemlock, Fir and Alder trees. Our Estuary front tenting sites are just a short walk away from the primary bathrooms, showers, laundry and BBQ facilities. We have 5 beautiful acres with so much to explore, the possibilities are endless! There are 10 tent campsites available. Campfires are permitted as long as there is no fire ban, pets are welcome.  Firewood is available to purchase for $10.50 as an extra. Please add this to your reservation at the time of booking. Located at the Northern tip of Vancouver Island, Port Hardy and the surrounding area is rich in tradition and deep-rooted in culture. Rich, rugged and resilient, Port Hardy is the gateway to an authentic, unspoiled, nature-driven adventure.

2. Rauhala Heritage Farm

100%

(16)

10km from Telegraph Cove · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Rauhala Heritage Farm is a privately owned farm on the outskirts of the town of Sointula, on Malcolm Island, B.C. Rauhala is surrounded by a 100 acre forest with our own private bay with fields, a creek and a beach campsite area there you can look out at the mountains of Northern Vancouver Island, where you may get to see some whales. Bring your own water. Pack-in/Pack-out garbage. You get to set up camp on our beach campsite, which overlooks the ocean and mountains. There are many hiking trails on our property where you can view some giant old growth trees. Rauhala is a heritage site and I do offer eco-heritage tours of the property. Rauhala means Place of Peace in the Finnish language and dates back to the early Finnish settlement of Sointula.

3. Natures Hideaway!

83%

(3)

69km from Telegraph Cove · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

We have taken some time to improve our location and now offer 1 full serviced site and 1 tenting site. Sayward has such a variety of outdoor gems to explore. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, exploring waterfalls, lakes and river oasis’s. You are truly immersed in nature no matter which direction you choose. Having your base here you come back at the end of your day still immersed in the beauty of the surrounding land. We do have a ton of wildlife so please be aware of this. Elk are frequent visitors (and not fans of dogs). Cougar, wolves and bear have also been around these parts for centuries and still continue to visit. Please contain garbage to decrease chances of human/wildlife conflict.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Chandra

September 2025

15 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Rauhala Heritage Farm

If you are looking for privacy this is the place! Big campsite, beautiful beach. Saw Humpback Whales everyday.

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Joel

August 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Rauhala Heritage Farm

Beautiful spot! Saw lots of whales. Very serene and peaceful.

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Makenna

August 2025

22 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Rauhala Heritage Farm

Beautiful private site, with lots of exploring to be done. the host (roger) met us at the site and gave us a tour of the property. he was more then welcoming and after a tour left us to enjoy his beautiful land. we enjoyed a peaceful night by the water & woke up to the sound of sea life. we will 100% be back to enjoy this spot.

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Steve

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins

Super affordable campsite to tent. Bathrooms were super clean. 100% will stay again

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Monika

July 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

3 nights at Rauhala Heritage Farm

The camping on Roger’s oceanfront site is really beautiful! Huge piece of land, clean outhouse. Watch the eagles in the treetops from camp. Highly recommend

Lorri

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins

Interesting stay… seems everyone books tent site 10 then randomly picks an open camp site. We arrived to find a bunch of guys in what we thought was our site, we parked as best we could on the first night. The second night we had two more campers packed around us. They were also in site 10! Go figure! Bathrooms were clean with large pay for showers… but only 2 for the entire park! Lots of back up’s waiting…

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Carlyan

June 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Rauhala Heritage Farm

Magical spot to have all to ourselves. Our kids could be kids without me being nervous of their noise at 5am. We saw whales several times and the biggest pieces of kelp we’ve seen before. Host provided a brief tour on arrival and offered heaps of firewood. The property was neat to walk around - a bit overgrown but still maneuverable in sandals. We’ll absolutely be back.

Samuel

June 2025

Tent

4 nights at Rauhala Heritage Farm

This property is the one of the best camping experiences I have ever had! Stunning views, whales and porpoises in the water all the time, total seclusion, and Roger is such an excellent and thoughtful host.. He gave us full privacy but checked in when it was raining to make sure we were ok. There is so much to explore, and I cant wait to go there again!

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Jessica

June 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Rauhala Heritage Farm

What a gorgeous property! The waterfront site allowed us to watch the local minke whale, dolphins, bald eagles and there is even a nest in the tree above camp.

DAVID

June 2025

Tent

4 nights at Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins

Property is well maintained. The washrooms and showers were very nice touch. Couldn't recommend more

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Damian

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Rauhala Heritage Farm

Amazing and very special place. We loved the privacy and peaceful space so much. Absolutely beautiful!

Heather

May 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Rauhala Heritage Farm

We loved Rahaula Heritage Farm so much that we extended our stay. And a good thing we did as we saw almost 20 Eagles feasting off shore. In addition to more whales and porpoises. It’s a magical spot and Roger an excellent host.

Heather

May 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Rauhala Heritage Farm

Rauhala Heritage Farm is an incredible property. We had the beach to ourselves and watched whales, porpoises and close to 20 eagles feeding off shore. Roger was a pleasant and informative host. It more than lived up to its Finnish name ‘Place of Peace’. We’re already looking forward to our next trip here.

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Javier

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Port Hardy RV Resort & Cabins

The camping grounds were really nice. Located in a very convenient place in Port Hardy. We liked the common areas and how quite it was.

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Alexander

May 2025