96% (753)
Top-rated campgrounds
96% (753)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Ben
August 2025
38 ft travel trailer
Garden Bay is an absolutely beautiful place. Michelle was an excellent host and the location of the camp is just right.
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Charlotte
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Karen and Kito put a lot of love into their little slice of paradise and you can really feel it. There are so many interesting books and crannies to explore.
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Jillian
August 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
We had a wonderful experience at this campground! The location was easy to find, and check-in was a breeze. Our hosts were warm, welcoming, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The grounds were peaceful and relaxing, with a family- and pet-friendly atmosphere that made our stay even more enjoyable.
The facilities were spotless and well-maintained, and the tent camping areas were spacious and comfortable. We were especially impressed by the full-service sites—they exceeded expectations! The concession was also remarkably well-stocked, making it easy to grab anything we needed without leaving the campground.
All in all, this campground struck the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and tranquility. We’re already looking forward to returning for a longer stay!
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Kirsten
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
We absolutely loved the peace and quiet at this place. It's walking distance to Provincial Park which was just lovely being able to take our puppers on evening strolls to watch the sunset on the water. The hosts are lovely people! And have done such an amazing job developing the property. It's a bit steep, we were happy to have 4WD.
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Jacek
August 2025
21 ft Class B
We found the RV site as described. It suited us perfectly for the 4 nights we were there. Dan the property care taker was extremely helpful, pleasant and responsive. The owner Kito was also very helpful in helping to solve our power outage issue. The other campers were quiet. The camp toilet and shower were clean and eco friendly. The only observation we have is that some of the site description was overstated and could lead to disappointment. We would happily come back to the site we used with our converted van in future.
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Kait
August 2025
22 ft campervan
With kids
What a unique little spot! We stayed in the RV site with a deck and loved our little home tucked away but just as much enjoyed the communal aspect of walking the grounds, meeting the animals, picking blueberries/blackberries and saying hi to fellow campers and the groundskeeper. And such great proximity to secret cove where we took a boat ride to buccaneer bay and Halfmoon bay where we enjoyed ice cream and beer at the general store. Would love to know what the place feels like when the campfires are going at night :) thanks to the owners! Recommend for families (we have a 4 and 2 year old) who love being outdoors with little fairy touches.
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Rhonda
August 2025
24 ft Class C
Good location with easy access to the ferry. Site was very nice and nights were quiet. Nice trail down to the river with a great swimming hole
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Gordon
August 2025
Tent
This site is rustic but there are hot showers and all kinds of tent and camper options.
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Kate
August 2025
35 ft travel trailer
We camped at the Mountainaire Campground as part of our trip to Nanaimo for the Nanaimo Blues Festival. The 15 minute drive into downtown was easy. The campground had all the hookups and services we needed. Its a big campground with lots of campers on the weekend. What a great place for families to get together as it includes a 15 minute walk to the river and a beautiful calm swimming hole.
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Maggie
August 2025
17 ft campervan
Absolutely lovely stay! Such a cute little spot. Loved the site with the deck. Nice little place to walk around, sweet dog, and kind people! Would stay again
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Paul
August 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
I was surprised to see a full campground on Hipcamp, but glad to discover it. Very friendly staff made it a pleasant experience. Very fresh air, tall trees, and the super clear water of the nearby Nanaimo River were great. From the campsite, it is a 15 minute walk to the river (~ 1.5km). There is a short cut down / up a very steep hill for the adventurous. The campground is older but well maintained. Cell service is limited (Telus) but strong enough for a call; campground wifi was surprisingly good (wouldn’t reply on it for a video call but ok for email and browsing).
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JENN
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved staying at Mountainaire! Close to park and washrooms. The gentleman at the front office was exceptionally kind and always friendly.
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Gary
July 2025
19 ft campervan
We reserved two nights and had to move from the first night to the second. This was not a huge issue. We connected up to electrical power and had water available as well but no sewer at our two sites. They do have a sani dump station but we didn't have time this morning to make use of it because of an early ferry reservation.
It is a very pleasant park with tons of children having the time of their lives. It brought back pleasant memories of my childhood camping years.
You don't have privacy as the sites are very closely located. But quiet hours were honoured. It has a short path to a great spot on the Nanaimo River (Creek) which seemed great for the children.
Washrooms were clean and oudor free. Campers and staff were pleasant. It seems like this is the family campground you keep coming back to. They have a little store on site and are 16 kms to the Duke Point ferry to Tsawwassen. It is about a 45 minute drive to Qualicum Beach and 30ish to Parksville and even closer to Nanaimo. Tons of places for vacation days ice creams.
I recommend this campground without reservation. But you need to love children and the sounds of laughter.
Gary
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Leo
June 2025
8 ft campervan
Simple and lovely camping, helpful and responsive hosts. Would recommend!
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Gron
April 2025
23 ft Class B
Great place to stop in for the night. The owner is still developing the property into a fun place to visit. Lots of neat campsites.
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Kaylie
February 2025
19 ft campervan
great little campground close to the airport! Laundry and showers! Exactly what a girl needed!
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