The best campgrounds near Vernon, British Columbia with horseback riding

At the north end of the wine-producing Okanagan, Vernon is close to the region's lakes, biking and hiking trails, and provincial parks. Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake both have sandy beaches and spots for boating and canoeing. Several provincial parks, including Kekuli Bay, Ellison, and Fintry, have trails, boat launches, and campgrounds with both RV sites and tenting facilities, while private, full-service RV parks and camping areas with washrooms, hookups, and laundromats give campers other options close to town.

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At the north end of the wine-producing Okanagan, Vernon is close to the region's lakes, biking and hiking trails, and provincial parks. Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake both have sandy beaches and spots for boating and canoeing. Several provincial parks, including Kekuli Bay, Ellison, and Fintry, have trails, boat launches, and campgrounds with both RV sites and tenting facilities, while private, full-service RV parks and camping areas with washrooms, hookups, and laundromats give campers other options close to town.

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1. Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

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18km from Vernon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Spallumcheen, BC

Village Hub Farm Campground Located in the north Okanagan 5 minutes from Armstrong and 15 minutes from Vernon. We recently bought this charmingly rustic old farm property and are in the exciting process of bringing it back to life. Our address is 1945 Otter Lake Cross Road, Armstrong. It has a lovely forest area, alongside sprawling fields that are dotted with beautiful wildflowers throughout Spring and Summer. Another delightful feature of our home is a swamp that displays a spectacular array of bird wildlife in the spring and early summer. A bird watcher’s dream! And, if you are lucky, you may even see deer, beaver, bear, coyote, Marmot, or Western Painted Turtle roaming the property, all have been seen on the farm at one time or another, so keep your eyes peeled! We are close to amenities but are far enough out of town to provide a quiet and restful retreat from the hum and drum of every day life. We are popular for family reunions and specialty gatherings such as card or game tournaments. Summer in the Okanagan. Come and enjoy the scenery, fresh peaches, cherries, watermelons, veggies and other locally grown delights when in season. Our campground features include: Four forested sites with fire pits and picnic tables. Fires not permitted during fire bans. Tent or RV (up to 25 feet or so) camping Potable water from utility shed Portable toilet facility (Porta-potty) No power hookups No sani-dump No showers or laundry facilities Firewood available for extra cost but there is a lot of fallen dead wood in the forest area if you want to pick it up. No live tree or branch cutting permitted. Fun things to do nearby: Water Slides – 10 minutes Kal Beach – 25 minutes Tuley Beach on Shuswap River in Enderby - 20 minutes Hiking, road and mountain biking Boating, paddle boarding, swimming Floating down Shuswap River Enderby, Armstrong and Vernon Farmer’s Markets Farm tours, winery tours, bike tours, IPE (Interior Provincial Exhibition), Armstrong MetalFest, classic car exhibitions and more. Fishing Paintball And so much more Pets are welcome but must be on a leash, and under control at all time. Drugs and marijuana strictly prohibited on the property at all times. No fireworks.

2. Pink Pumpkin Farm

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22km from Vernon · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Armstrong, BC

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind farm experience! Immerse yourself in the joys of farm life while enjoying the convenience of being close to the city. Feed the friendly farm animals or take a stroll through the vibrant sunflower fields, with each season offering its own unique charm and activities. Situated just 20 minutes from the beaches and offering easy access to biking and hiking trails, our farm is the perfect launching point for all your adventures. Whether you're seeking relaxation, outdoor fun, or a taste of farm life, you'll find it all right here.

3. North Okanagan Camping

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24km from Vernon · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · Armstrong, BC

Learn more about this land:Join us on our large property in the North Okanagan region, where we have space for 15 campsites that can hold up to eight people each. From your tent or RV, you can take in views of the surrounding mountains and relax while watching the sunset. Pets are welcome. We’re a great base for exploring area sights such as Okanagan Lake, the Shuswap River, Enderby Cliffs, and more. For those bringing RVs, this property can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 45 feet on mostly grassy surfaces. There are no hookups, and generators are not allowed. Campfires are okay as long as there are no fire restrictions in place. The property does not offer a toilet or other amenities, but it does provide plenty of space, soft grass, and mountain scenery. Popular activities nearby include tubing down the Shuswap River, visiting the only outdoor drive-in movie theatre in British Columbia, hiking at Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park, and driving about 30 minutes south to Vernon to explore Okanagan Lake. Heading north of the property, you can check out local wineries and Shuswap Lake.

4. MoonLight Glamping

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45km from Vernon · 3 sites · Tents · Westwold, BC

Indulge in an off-grid glamping nature experience exquisitely settled along the Salmon River in Westwold, British Columbia. We offer several theme inspired accommodations: We offer 3 x Luxury 6m Stargazer Tents All sites are privately nestled on the Bella River Acres property. Escape and head for the hills for an unforgettable glamping retreat! Hike along guided trials, explore several look outpoints for breathe taking forest mountain views. Keep an eye out of local wildlife. Enjoy adventure and explore local lakes (Douglas, Monte, Salmon, Rush, Chapperon), canoe, swim, mountain bike, horseback ride and much more. We also host several weekend retreats/programs throughout the year in wellness, music, and nature. Stay tuned for our events!

Stories from the community

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christa

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

This is our 4 th visit to pink pumpkin. Such a peaceful spot, love visiting the animals, but still so close to town. We will be back next year!

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Wes

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

Really enjoyed ourselves at Pink Pumpkin. Nice site, easy to back into with our 26' stem to stern travel trailer. Power and water- very peaceful. Host is very good in getting back to you if you have a question. Had a great looking buck come up to our window on our last morning.

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Indigo

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

Great location with an awesome view! Feels super private & the sunrise was stunning! They also have garbage & recycling on property witch is super convenient.

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Michelle

August 2025

20 ft Class C

With pets

4 nights at Pink Pumpkin Farm

The site was great to stay at while attending the IPE. We were thankful to have a serviced site in the heat! I enjoyed walking down the dirt path around the corn field and sunflowers! And our dogs enjoyed the walks too!

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Erica

August 2025

9 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

We stayed here so we could go to the Armstrong fair. It was a lovely spot away from the hustle-bustle of the fair, even though it was only a short drive to Armstrong. Clean porta potty, tidy sites, lovely host! I'm a very light sleeper and I had to wear ear plugs as some of the cars that drove along the back roads were super loud. But my family wasn't bothered... just a note for the light sleepers to have ear plugs. Heard owls in the night. Definitely recommend this spot.

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Teresa

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to MoonLight Glamping

A wonderful retreat for celebration or just recalibration. Time to reflect in a quiet peaceful place. Very romantic too as we were celebrating our anniversary. Thank you to Nancy for the wonderful added experience of the romantic package. It was a lovely time away

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Shawn

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

Great location. Quiet and wonderful sweeping views of the farm fields and mountains.

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OkayMack

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

Great view of the valley at night and day not too many mosquitoes but alot spiders of course I would recommend it since it’s close to everything for a daytrip

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Vicky

August 2025

26 ft Class B

With kids

1 night at Pink Pumpkin Farm

Very convenient location for Armstrong. Great view. Was fine for a nights stay. No toilet or wifi.

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Clark

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

The yellow campsite is great as it's more secluded within the trees! Marek was a wonderful host! Thank you for having us 😄

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Liz

August 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Pink Pumpkin Farm

Very clean RV site with clear instructions on how to get there. We would stay here again.

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Barbara

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to North Okanagan Camping

The property is in a very quiet location and we were all alone in the camp spot and woke up to sunshine and light breeze in the trees around us. It’s a nice, level, grassy area with poplar trees around it next to a vineyard and surrounded by sweeping fields. Just a few minutes from Armstrong/Vernon

Michelle

August 2025

40 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

Nice quiet site - beautiful breezes and the sound of crickets at night. Our hosts were kind and helpful.

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Lynn

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

Staying at Marek and Iris's was a great little spot. The site was off by itself and very private. Quiet little haven in Armstrong.

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Lisa

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

A lovely secluded campsite in the heart of the North Okanagan. A little bit buggy but loved all the birdsong in the forest. It was a great location to bike around. Highly recommend going to Farmstrong cidery!

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Hamish

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

Nice country setting amongst conifers….and next to a hay field. Friendly operator.

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Uwe

July 2025

21 ft Class C

1 night at Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

The campground was easy to find, as descripted on the reservation platform. Even we were late, we could easily drive through to our reserved campsite. Marek hast guided us by chat. The next morning we met Marek before leaving. He is a very kind person and he gave us many recommendation for our trip in Canada and for future trips at USA, like Yellowstone national park and Utah. We had a really good conversation with Marek. Thank you very much for all the recommendations.

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Catarina

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Village Hub Farm Forest Camping

Loved this campsite. Very peaceful and private from the other campsites and good selection of firewood! - I recommend bringing bug spray with you as there are lots of mosquitos

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christa

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Pink Pumpkin Farm

This is our third time staying here. I love the peaceful setting and how close it is to town, and the host is very kind and accommodating. Will likely be back in September

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Tracey

July 2025

21 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pink Pumpkin Farm

I loved staying at Pink Pumpkin. The farm And animals are so friendly and cute. The host was more than accommodating and they offer power and water which is such a gift. The farm offers great views of Armstrong and its location is fantastic

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best camping near Vernon with horseback riding guide

When to go

The hot, sunny days of summer are the busiest times to travel to Vernon and across the Okanagan Valley. With a much drier climate than the British Columbia coast, the Okanagan sees more sunshine from spring through fall, making April/May and September/October good alternatives to the summer heat. From mid-November into March, temperatures can dip below freezing, and snow is possible, although the winters are milder than in many other Canadian locations.

Know before you go

The largest provincial park near Vernon is Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, which is open only for day use. Campers can consider Kekuli Bay Provincial Park on Kalamalka Lake, Ellison Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake’s east shore, or Fintry Provincial Park on the west shore of Okanagan Lake.
Several Vernon outfitters rent camping gear, as do companies based in Kelowna.
If road-tripping between the Pacific Coast and the Canadian Rockies, stop in Vernon or elsewhere in the valley. Vernon is roughly equidistant from both Vancouver and Banff.