The best campgrounds near Tofino, British Columbia with hiking

Looking to go camping near Tofino, British Columbia and love hiking? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options in the area specifically tailored for hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Plus, you can expect an average price per night of $50, with options as low as $25. Need some recommendations? Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Dashwood Meadows (56 reviews), Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (41 reviews), and the Doighouse Earthship (39 reviews). And don't worry about amenities, popular ones like toilets, showers, and cooking equipment are available. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Tofino!

98% (49) • 1 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tofino

1. Portal Retreat

98%

(56)

73km from Tofino · 1 site · Lodging

The "Portal Retreat" is here: Unplug, relax, and unwind! Bonus: A 3-minute walk to the lake! Come and explore the glamping " Portal" style. We offer a unique experience just steps away from beautiful Sproat Lake. This is a retreat-type space and is specifically set up to help you get away from your busy life. There are books, games, hummingbirds, deer, and all that nature has to offer including the Lake, a stone's throw away for a quick dip to rejuvenate the mind and body. The Portal is 18 feet long and 8 feet wide and is your very own private space. Featuring a beautiful deck for relaxation, reading, star gazing, yoga, or alfresco dining, with the interior offering a queen bed, sofa, and artisanal water - Oh so cozy and romantic. There is a fancy new outhouse that flushes water and is equipped with a sink. This space is best suited for a single, a couple, and possibly a fur baby and/or little one. We are located on a quiet residential street 20 minutes from Port Alberni and en route to Tofino or Ucluelet. We have walking and mountain biking trails minutes from the house. If you are bringing a fur baby, please let us know. It must be on a leash at all times. Please bring your fur baby's favorite blanket or bed to sleep on. We can also provide a comfy hound bed in the room at your request. We kindly ask that you keep your fur baby off the furniture and bed, and that you please not leave your pet unattended. The Portal has no internet and reception is spotty. There is one outlet for charging, etc. Parking is on-site. Local food options include the "The Fish & Duck Pub" which is just a short walk away. Call Doordash to deliver a meal from one of our local restaurants, such as Sproat Lake Landing, or bring a picnic to enjoy. Additional Extras: Canoe $40.00 per day $200 deposit. Please bring your own PFD and any personal protective gear you may require. Very Important: BYO ice, cooler, pots, pans, stove, and all cooking utensils. Subject to availability, Ice can be supplied and is $5/bag We supply plates, cutlery, & cups. We have recycling garbage. Additionally, a full campfire ban is always on the property. We understand that life happens, but please try to arrive no later than 8:30 p.m. for check-in. We do need our beauty sleep.

Looking to go camping near Tofino, British Columbia and love hiking? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 190 options in the area specifically tailored for hiking enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Plus, you can expect an average price per night of $50, with options as low as $25. Need some recommendations? Check out the top campsites with rave reviews: Dashwood Meadows (56 reviews), Field Sites & Secluded Tent Sites (41 reviews), and the Doighouse Earthship (39 reviews). And don't worry about amenities, popular ones like toilets, showers, and cooking equipment are available. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Tofino!

98% (49) • 1 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Tofino

1. Portal Retreat

98%

(56)

73km from Tofino · 1 site · Lodging

The "Portal Retreat" is here: Unplug, relax, and unwind! Bonus: A 3-minute walk to the lake! Come and explore the glamping " Portal" style. We offer a unique experience just steps away from beautiful Sproat Lake. This is a retreat-type space and is specifically set up to help you get away from your busy life. There are books, games, hummingbirds, deer, and all that nature has to offer including the Lake, a stone's throw away for a quick dip to rejuvenate the mind and body. The Portal is 18 feet long and 8 feet wide and is your very own private space. Featuring a beautiful deck for relaxation, reading, star gazing, yoga, or alfresco dining, with the interior offering a queen bed, sofa, and artisanal water - Oh so cozy and romantic. There is a fancy new outhouse that flushes water and is equipped with a sink. This space is best suited for a single, a couple, and possibly a fur baby and/or little one. We are located on a quiet residential street 20 minutes from Port Alberni and en route to Tofino or Ucluelet. We have walking and mountain biking trails minutes from the house. If you are bringing a fur baby, please let us know. It must be on a leash at all times. Please bring your fur baby's favorite blanket or bed to sleep on. We can also provide a comfy hound bed in the room at your request. We kindly ask that you keep your fur baby off the furniture and bed, and that you please not leave your pet unattended. The Portal has no internet and reception is spotty. There is one outlet for charging, etc. Parking is on-site. Local food options include the "The Fish & Duck Pub" which is just a short walk away. Call Doordash to deliver a meal from one of our local restaurants, such as Sproat Lake Landing, or bring a picnic to enjoy. Additional Extras: Canoe $40.00 per day $200 deposit. Please bring your own PFD and any personal protective gear you may require. Very Important: BYO ice, cooler, pots, pans, stove, and all cooking utensils. Subject to availability, Ice can be supplied and is $5/bag We supply plates, cutlery, & cups. We have recycling garbage. Additionally, a full campfire ban is always on the property. We understand that life happens, but please try to arrive no later than 8:30 p.m. for check-in. We do need our beauty sleep.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Adam

2 weeks ago

With pets

2 nights at Portal Retreat

This is a great little spot to stow away in near the lakes!

orla

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

We had a very cosy stay at the Portal retreat with our pooch. It was pretty rainy but that made the stay even more cosy. The bed was really comfortable , and it’s such a close walk to Sproat lake. We enjoyed swimming and paddling , very peaceful. We hope to be back again soon :)

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Samantha

September 2025

3 nights at Portal Retreat

I loved glamping at the Portal retreat. It was an easy drive to Tofino for a day trip and the lake provided a relaxing alternative to the beach. It was a lovely little cabin and a highlight of my trip!

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Heather

September 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

Beautiful location just steps from park/beach for sunset watching. Wooded surroundings. Everything you need for a short stay.

Alysha

September 2025

2 nights at Portal Retreat

Had a lovely little getaway at the Portal Retreat. Close to town, beautiful view of nature from inside and outside the cabin and minutes from one of the nicest lakes I’ve swam in. Excellent hosts as well. Would definitely stay again.

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Hill

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

We loved this little glamping cabin as the launching point for our Vancouver island adventure! The lake is spectacular for swimming and just relaxing, and not busy at all even on a holiday weekend. Andrew was so helpful, accommodating, and provided everything we could need!

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Abhishek

August 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

Andrew was a great host. We had such a good stay, the property was 2 minute walk from sproat lake. Overall an amazing experience, will be back again:)

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Tina

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

We had such an amazing time at The Portal Retreat! The place was super clean and cozy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Andrew was also such a pleasure to chat with and was extremely hospitable, always making sure we had everything that we needed! The place truly feels like you are in the middle of the forest and being 3 minutes away from a (not busy) lake was such a delight! It is still close enough to town though (around a 10 minute drive) so it was easy to pop out and grab anything we may have forgotten! For those that are scared about not having service - my partner and I are on Rogers and Fido and we had full service the entire time

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Melissa

August 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

This was my very first Hip Camp experience and it did not disappoint. Andrew’s little rustic glass hideaway in the trees was just as cozy as the pics in the listing. Andrew and his partner were super friendly and had so much great advice for a first time solo traveller to the island. The beautiful lake and public dock across the street felt like a hidden gem as I had it all to myself. It was the clearest & cleanest water I’ve ever swam in. I honestly wish I had another night to relax here and will definitely be back if I’m in the area again.

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Katherine

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Portal Retreat

This was a cool place to stay while we visited family in Port Alberni. Only 15 minutes from town. Great to have our dog with us too. The wifi needs improvement but this didn’t take away from the floor to ceiling windows that gave us a front row seat of the beautiful green rainforest, so quiet.

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Fra

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

Andrew and Dianne have been great host. It has been a pleasure to stay in their land.

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Kevin

August 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

Very peaceful environment and thoughtful space for a relaxing time. The nearby lake and nature at your doorstep allowed a very enjoyable stay.

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Rebecca

August 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay, it was much needed respite but it's really very basic, felt like a lot of money to drink from a hose, use a pretty gross portaloo and have non existent security. Hosts were however lovely and helped out quickly when we had some minor issues.

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Jared

August 2025

1 night at Portal Retreat

Andrew welcomed us as soon as we arrived, and my wife and I enjoyed a beautiful night at The Portal. The view from the back deck is truly wonderful, such a peaceful place to stare at the forest. The canoe is definitely worth it. The lake is not far, and Andrew and his wife even kindly helped us tie it to a wagon to help get it down to the lake but it's only a 5 minute walk. Andrew was quick to notify us on the way to be aware of a large forest fire developing, and was very responsive for anything we needed. This was one of my wife's favorite places to stay on our honeymoon, and we only wished we could have stayed longer.

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Tiffany

July 2025

2 nights at Portal Retreat

Loved our stay!! Super cozy, the lake is a 5 min walk tops and was so beautiful and warm. Convenient location for going to tofino and back. Cant wait to return :)

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Shannon

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

I had a lovely stay Portal Retreat. It is a lovely cabin that looks out to nature and only steps away from the beautiful lake. It was so quiet and the cabin was equipped with all that was needed for my stay. The hosts were also incredible with clear communication and even providing recommendations on sites to see during my stay. Thank you both :)

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Varshini

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

Our stay at this charming mini cabin turned into a memorable trip! Being surrounded by stunning views of trees and the chirping of the birds chirping, it felt like we were in our own little nature retreat. The canoe ride is a must! Paddling on the lake and watching the sunset was magical. My only gripes were spotty network and the porta potty. If you’re looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway, we highly recommend it!

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Eli

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

Andrew’s cabin was comfortable, well appointed, and serene. It was perfectly located a short walk away from the serene lake. Andrew went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and I’d highly recommend his cabin for future stays.

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Rose

December 2024

Weekend Trip to Portal Retreat

Cozy place and the host, Andrew, was really nice. Would recommend and stay again. Great location near the water.