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Top-rated campgrounds
95% (2.8K)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Melissa
September 2025
14 ft campervan
We stayed for the weekend in site 1. It was the furthest from the house , so nice and private and quiet. We did a wine tour on our e bikes and went swimming at the River . It was a lovely stay, and the hosts were great and even left fresh tomatoes . I would definitely recommend !
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Jan
August 2025
Tent
Exactly communication. A nice beautiful farm in the woods with a private camp site
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Project
August 2025
Tent
It’s a nice peaceful spot with privacy and nature.
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Marcia
August 2025
25 ft campervan
Very quiet and tranquil setting. Loud of space and privacy.
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Ieva
August 2025
16 ft car
Such a serene, beautiful and quite camp spot! The hosts were very welcoming and lovely and I enjoyed my stay. Thank you so much!
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Serena
August 2025
Tent
Our campsite was private and nestled in nature. We had so much fun interacting with the horses, they were very friendly and sweet. The surrounding property was spacious, beautiful, and beaming with wildlife.
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Annie
August 2025
Tent
The space was lovely and very peaceful! Would definitely return. The hosts were kind (and helped us jumpstart our car when we left!), the garden was beautiful, the turkeys were cute, and all-in-all we had a great weekend.
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Rhonda
August 2025
25 ft campervan
Beautiful and peaceful. Well water is crystal clear. Would stay again.
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Hahn
August 2025
Tent
With kids
A very comfortable camping environment, with horses, sheep, and other animals keeping you company — a great choice. The pit toilet was clean and odor-free, definitely worth a thumbs-up.
Suggestion: It would be even better if the toilet door could close properly and if there were running water
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Sarah
August 2025
Group trip
We love the site, super cute and cozy! Beds are comfy everything was nice and clean. The outhouse however is way over due for a service, it is disturbingly full. The caretaker, Bronte was lovely and super helpful, they have super cute and friendly dogs that greeted us at the driveway. We would 100% stay here again :)
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Kelsey
August 2025
24 ft campervan
Had a great time at this spot! The host, Loretta, was friendly and showed us the lay of the land upon arrival. The outhouse was clean and it was a nice perk having access to well water and a sink. The site is close to the Kinsol Trestle (walk or bike) and Cowichan Bay to explore (by vehicle). Nice and quiet at night. Would stay again!
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Mostafa
July 2025
Tent
With kids
We were 3 families stayed there. Conny was so friendly. Later, we all moved to Site A. It was so enjoyable 😍😍😍😍
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Rachel
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lovely ranch, very secluded. Campsites are very private. Remember to bring your own water, and bring your own sanitizer. A note for bikers: at the time of writing this, the road from the CVT is quite bumpy. 2 in our group got flats. 4km off the trail, Google maps is misleading for the address listed.
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Mary
July 2025
Tent
The place is very simple but nice. There’s an outhouse & a water source up by the main house. We slept there but didn’t spend a whole lot of time there. There was a burn ban so we could not make a campfire. The older couple who live on the property were very welcoming & warm.
The address needs a sign with the number at the start of the driveway because it was very difficult to find. I was glad that I had asked Giovanni prior for the exact address, so we could figure out which driveway it was by looking at the other house numbers. GPS alone cannot get you there.
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Diana
July 2025
18 ft campervan
Elizabeth was patient and kind with last minute adjustments to my reservation. Her husband Ron was on site to show us the ins and outs, when we arrived. The camping spot was flat, with easy access to the toilet and sink. The pictures and the description of the hillside are accurate. Location is great, if you want to get a feeling for rural Victoria, which has a vibe that needs to experienced. Allow yourself time to stop at the many farm stands.
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Sonny
July 2025
16 ft car
Jennifer and Ron's Hipcamp location is very nice. Private bathroom, tub with warm water. There are even cute deers going around the land ;) Thanks for the stay!
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Michelle
July 2025
With kids
Our family LOVED staying at Maple’s Edge. The tents were decorated in such a lovely way and they had everything we could need. The kids loved the rope swing, hammock and watching the resident turtle sun bathe in the pond. Our son is already asking to come back!
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Estair
June 2025
With kids
This is a great spot. Very peaceful and well designed. Comfy beds, cute and creative kitchen set up., clean outhouse. Wonderful location just up the road from the goose where you can bike to the potholes. We were surprised how close it was to some buildings on site but it was not an issue. It was really quiet, we would happily stay again.
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Ruby
June 2025
Tent
Lovely sites deep in the forest. The sites had a good enough distance between them to feel private. The pit toilets were fine. Just don't forget to byo water b
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Olivia
May 2025
Tent
With kids
Was a grate place nice and quiet and out of town just far enough that you can feel seclude and still feel part of the hustle and bustle
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The best camping near Victoria with horseback riding guide
Where to go
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
This national park protects sections of Vancouver Island as well as several smaller islands offshore. Campers can choose from front country, backcountry, and boat-in campgrounds. The 49-site SMONEĆTEN (McDonald) Campground is closest to Victoria, on a biking trail and regional bus line, convenient to the Swartz Bay Ferry.
The Cowichan Valley
Vancouver Island’s wine making and agricultural center is a great region for food and wine-lovers to explore. For campers, you’ll find RV parks, provincial parks, and lakeside camping spots.
Sooke
Hikers can tromp along scenic walking trails near Sooke on Vancouver Island’s south coast, with its rocky shores along the Pacific Ocean. Camp near the sea in French Beach Provincial Park.
Port Renfrew
Continue west of Sooke to the end of the road—literally. Highway 14 ends in this tiny town, where campers can park their RVs or pitch their tents by the Pacific, follow hiking trails through the rainforest, and watch the waves roll in.
When to go
With one of the mildest climates in Canada, Victoria is a year-round destination. You can comfortably camp anytime between March and October, perhaps with just a little drizzle. During the mild, dry summer (late June to Labour Day in early September), Victoria is packed with day-trippers and camping areas are busy. September and October bring cooler weather and fewer crowds, while wildflowers bloom across the island from March through May. Although winters are rainy, temperatures rarely drop below freezing.
Know before you go
- BC Ferries transports cars, bikes, and foot passengers between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island. From Vancouver, catch the ferry at Tsawwassen, 36 kilometres south of the city, to Swartz Bay, 37 kilometres north of downtown Victoria.
- You can reach the Tsawwassen terminal by subway and bus from downtown Vancouver, and regular buses travel between Swartz Bay and Victoria as well. The Victoria region is well laid out for cycling, too.
- From Washington State to downtown Victoria, the Clipper high-speed catamaran transports foot passengers from Seattle, while the Black Ball Ferry takes cars and people from Port Angeles.
- At the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites west of downtown Victoria, campers can sleep in oTENTiks, Parks Canada’s platform tents, on the grounds of a historic fort.