Camping near Tofino, British Columbia

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Camping near Tofino

In one of Canada’s most beautiful oceanfront regions, this funky Vancouver Island town has great beach camping.

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Medicine Pharm Vancouver Island Bli
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Tofino, BCWe "Are Out There" in Rainforest Natural Beauty Near Tofino and Ucluelet Off-Grid Private, Quiet and Surrounded with Nature, A "A Unique and Rare Alternative" Location. Permaculture Food-Forest Paradise Transformation (Reclaimed and Regenerated Logging Claer-Cut) Funky Tiny Homes and Alternative Camp Sites Ideal for your Visit to Vancouver Islands West Coast if you want an "Authentic Rainforest Experience," in Nature Minus Sky-high Cost and Chaos associated with staying in the village.
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So Damn Lucky Glamping
8 sites · Lodging9 acres · Tofino, BCWe’re so damn lucky to have made Vancouver Island our home for more than 30 years, revelling in its natural beauty while raising our family and, until recently, running a successful restaurant for over 20 years in the Comox Valley.Over the years, we’ve enjoyed seeking out fun and adventure all over Vancouver Island – from kayaking and mountain biking to skiing and hiking. As recently retired restaurateurs, we still have a desire to share our passions for food, friends and outdoor fun, so we’ve come up with a new venture that allows us to do just that: So Damn Lucky Glamping.Following the sale of our restaurant, we undertook extensive renovations to our Comox home. Living in the Comox Valley is such a privilege – so many outdoor adventures to be had.In recent years we’ve been fortunate enough to spend our summers enjoying the spectacular surroundings of Mussel Beach, Ucluelet (near Tofino). Living in a cozy, renovated trailer (our tiny home), perched on the ocean’s edge, we’ve come to love our little piece of paradise among the wild rainforests of the Pacific Rim. We are so damn lucky we met Lori and Curtis (Mussel Beach) and we are able to do what we do. We want to share this little piece of paradise.Perfect for anyone (singles, couples, families) looking to get away from it all, we know you’ll enjoy every minute of your time here!We love where we live and we love that we can share our enthusiasm for Vancouver Island with you!
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JX Campground (Ucluelet)
17 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Tofino, BCWelcome to JX Campground! We are located just 10 minutes outside of beautiful Ucluelet and only 5 minutes away from the Pacific Rim National Park. We have 30amp-powered sites with water hookups as well as tenting sites. We also offer overnight parking for those sleeping in their cars. (Overnight parking is not suitable for RVs or vans longer than 15ft.) Looking for something to do? We share a property with other great businesses! -JX by Relic Surf Shop has rentals and can also book surf lessons for you! -TickinTBird rents Ebikes, the bike path here goes all the way into town -Big Wave food truck has breakfast and coffee Camp Surf Dine and Ride at JX Campground! **Please note that JX Campground is for short term camping only. Vehicles, tents, trailers must leave the property after a maximum stay of one week. Thank you for your understanding.
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Flower Beds Farm
5 sites · RVs, Tents18 acres · Qualicum Beach, BCCome 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. 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 & Horne Lakes make day trips a breeze. Book now for a peaceful or adventurous vacation.
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theDoighouse Earthship
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Qualicum Bay, BCIn your wildest dreams can you imagine a house built from tires, dirt, pop cans and concrete? Welcome to theDoighouse Earthship nestled in the forest just a 5 minute walk from Qualicum Bay. We are centrally located mid Vancouver Island, 20 minutes to the Old Country Market - Goats on the Roof, less than 30 minutes from Horne Lake Caves, or a 2.5 hr drive to Tofino and world class surfing. There is lots of activities in our area, including beaches, lakes and hiking. Join us Wednesdays in July and August for a drop-in gentle, mindful, and restorative yoga session in our beautiful gardens. Led by our wonderful yogi Lindsay, a true embodiment of grace. No prior experience, you are perfect just as you are. Come and unwind in nature. You can pitch a tent in our gardens, park your RV on the edge of the forest, or stay in our tiny cabin. You can wander in the gardens and check out a young permaculture food forest filled with fruit and hazelnut trees, berries, and all that good stuff! We also offer workshops and other onsite activities. For more info check out our website www.thedoighouse.com/events. On arrival you will be greeted by Bentley (our standard poodle), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) and the 'hens' who generously gift fresh eggs daily. Our Earthship, currently under construction, is all about exploring a low-impact lifestyle, off-grid living in an energy-efficient dwelling built from recycled materials. It is love for the planet, people and sharing of abundance that makes this project come alive. Come visit, tour, and stay.
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The Otherside Cabins
3 sites · Lodging4 acres · Dunsmuir, BCEscape to our large 4 acre property in Qualicum Bay and experience the serenity of staying in one of our lovingly hand built log cabins. Nestled amongst huge cedar trees and perched next to a babbling creek, the cabins are a gateway to endless outdoor adventures and just a 45 minute drive to Mount Washington. A perfect setting to immerse yourself in nature, kick your feet up and relax by a fire.
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Tyee Valley Farm
3 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Courtenay, BCOwned by the family since 1937Learn more about this land:Come join us in the forested tranquillity of our family farm. We are currently under construction but have availability starting May 2022.These private sites will welcome you to recharge in nature. Each site is provided with a flat gravel pad suitable for smaller campers including truck camper, rooftop tent, camper vans and similar. Small trailers up to 20 feet may be usable, but access is tight. Easy access to Mt Washington and Strathcona Park, local beaches, rivers and more.
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Goats and Boats
2 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Parksville, BCWelcome to Goats and Boats, 40 acres of poplar trees planted in straight(ish) rows about 25 years ago. Since then the alders and the evergreens have started to join the party in a big way. The property is a work in progress with a little more space opened up each year. We have some grassy areas for tents and RVs. Pets are welcome. We are on a gravel road about 2 km from the popular Coombs market (with goats on the roof!). We are a young professional couple with 4 very friendly Nigerian dwarf goats, some roosters and some ducks. The number of animals may change at any time so ask us before booking if it's important to you. Rabbits run around the yard daily. Deer show up occasionally. As you can see in the photos, our yard is not a manicured park but we do try to take good care of it and we hope you will too. There are a lot of activities in the area including go-karts, hiking in provincial parks (Englishman River Falls Parks, Qualicum River Falls Park). Mt Arrowsmith is a challenging hike about 30 minutes drive away. Cathedral Grove is about 20 minutes away.
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3 sisters ranch
3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Parksville, BCClose to all the amenities the Oceanside area of Vancouver Island has offered. Quick access to Parksville, Qualicum, Coombs, The amazing beaches of. Qualicum. Parksville and Rathtrevor 15 and 10 minutes away. 1:45 minutes to Tofino and our amazingly rugged and world renowned West Coast experience surfing amazing scenery. Epic Mountain biking at your doorstep. DH At Hamerfest is a 10 minute drive or a 45 minute pedal away cross country. Fine dining and all amenities including urgent care after riding is only 10 minutes away. Great hub to experience Vancouver Island from.
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Rusty Gate Berry Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Powell River, BC
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Island Gertie
2 sites · Lodging1 acre · Gabriola Island Trust Area, BCThe property is located on a dead end road with a beautiful white sand beach. There are walking trails all around and lots of beach access. Tucked into the trees in the quiet of Gabriola island you’ll find out converted Gertie bus with all the amenities you need. Mountain biking, hiking, swimming and whale watching are just steps away. The home itself has a pottery studio on the main floor with a full time studio practice. Outside the bus is are lush veggie gardens, fruit trees and a nice private outdoor dining area. Family friendly! There are swings and a playhouse/treehouse on the property and lots of kids in the neighbourhood. Also we love animals but we ask that you clean up after your pet and keep any animals that aren’t so great with kids and other animals on leash. We have a dachshund on the property that is friendly and old ( barks at strangers but is all bark I assure you, he just wants to be friends)
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Tranquil Escape
2 sites · Lodging36 acres · Cedar, BCThis 36 acre farm offers a tranquil, treed setting with direct access to the great outdoors and ample outdoor recreation all year round. Watch horses and deer that regularly pass by. Local attractions in the area include Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Gabriola Island, Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, and Neck Point Park.
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On the west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is known for its long, sandy beaches backed by dense rainforest. Popular with surfers, this Pacific coast community has great wooded hiking trails, as well as creative restaurants, craft breweries, and cozy bakery-cafes to enjoy when you head back indoors. Opt for luxury in-town glamping in the waterfront dome tents at Wild Pod, or choose from a number of campgrounds along the ocean beaches south of town. Tofino is also a short drive or bike ride from camping spots at the scenic Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Tofino and Vicinity

Several beachfront Tofino campgrounds cater to surfers, including Surf Grove at Cox Bay, and most, like Long Beach Campground and Bella Pacifica Campground at MacKenzie Beach, are handy to the surf and sand. At family-friendly Crystal Cove Beach Resort, you can choose between cabins and RV sites. MacKenzie Beach Resort has cabins, RV sites, and tent camping, and they’ll even rent you a vintage airstream. Most Tofino campgrounds offer tent sites as well as fully serviced RV hookups, flush toilets, showers, and free wifi.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Located between Tofino and Ucluelet, this oceanfront British Columbia park has a striking rainforest setting on the Pacific Ocean. The park’s main sector, known as the Long Beach Unit, includes the Green Point Campground, where campers can choose from oTENTik platform tents, RV sites, and tent camping. The park manages several remote isles in the Broken Islands Group, with backcountry campsites accessible by kayak or boat, and the West Coast Trail, a multi-day backpacking route.

Ucluelet

Forty kilometres south of Tofino, this waterfront town has a more local vibe, along with hidden coves, forested trails, and various camping options, from Ucluelet Campground in town to the First Nations-owned Wya Point Resort, with luxury cabins, large yurts, and RV camping overlooking the water.

Hot Springs Cove

Many visitors day-trip by boat from Tofino to this rustic island hot spring in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park, but if you’re comfortable overnighting in a wilderness setting, pack a tent (as well as food, water, rain gear, and a bathing suit) and enjoy the quiet. Most Tofino outfitters can arrange boat transportation to the island.

When to Go

While you can camp year-round in Tofino, the busy season runs from late May through mid-October, when the weather is warm and relatively dry. To avoid crowds, come midweek if you can and avoid Canadian holiday weekends, particularly Victoria Day (May), Canada Day (July), British Columbia Day (August), Labour Day (September), and Thanksgiving (October). The rainiest months are November through February, although you should be ready for drizzle any time in Tofino’s temperate rainforest climate.

Know Before You Go

  • To visit from Vancouver, take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo’s Departure Bay terminal. Reserve a spot for your car on the ferry in advance, particularly between late May and mid-October.
  • While it’s only 210 kilometres from Nanaimo to Tofino, allow about three hours to make this drive over the narrow and often winding roads.
  • Don’t have a car? You can catch a bus in either Vancouver (which will take you to the ferry) or Nanaimo that continues to Tofino.
  • Both Tofino and Ucluelet have grocery stores, bakeries, and plenty of restaurants. You can also pick up supplies in Nanaimo or Port Alberni as you cross the island from the ferry port.

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