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Southside Nanaimo

Hosted by Jay · Nanaimo, British Columbia

4 guests max

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The location is very close to downtown Nanaimo and all the amenities and services it has to offer. The campsite is quite private, tucked in behind the house and shaded during the day. There is an electric hookup for an RV, water is available, and a gravel strip beside the RV parking spot provides space to set up portable camping equipment. A large open area is also adjacent to the campsite. Dogs are welcome, but please note the backyard is not fenced. With rabbits and other small wildlife in the area, dogs must remain on a lead or under control at all times. There is no sewer/septic hookup on site at this time, but an RV dump station is located nearby.The RV parking site is accessed via a gravel driveway beside the house that leads to a shaded area behind the house, with a large gravel parking area. There is an electric hook up, and water hook up is available as well. There is no sewer or septic hook up at this time. The RV parking site is beside a large open yard that borders a slough with wildlife, edged by Vancouver Island's ubiquitous blackberry bushes. The downtown area of Nanaimo is literally at the end of Victoria Rd, and features many services, stores, and activities, including Mafeo Sutton Park, the Harbour Walk, and Port Place.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 10 meters allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

pop up camper only if they have their own bathroom/toilet facility.

Pull-in site

There is room to maneuver, but larger pull behinds or 5th wheels might need to assess access first, and back in.

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose gravel

Surface levelness: flat

Water hookup available

On-property hookup

No electrical hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

Possibly limited use due to noise - absolutely no running generators continuously or after dark.

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Propane firepit provided. No wood fires due to fire ban.

Pets allowed

On leash. There is a large yard, but it is not fenced, and there is some wild life such as rabbits, deer, and even a few stray cats that would need protection from dogs. On leash or under direct control with perfect recall is required.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Hose

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. Please use responsibly for onsite waste/recyclables only.

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Shared wifi - please use responsibly.

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

RV sites

1 site

Simply Southside

100%

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft

The RV parking site is accessed via a gravel driveway beside the house that leads to a shaded area behind the house, with a large gravel parking area. There is an electric hook up, and water hook up is available as well. There is no sewer or septic hook up at this time. The RV parking site is beside a large open yard that borders a slough with wildlife, edged by Vancouver Island's ubiquitous blackberry bushes. The downtown area of Nanaimo is literally at the end of Victoria Rd, and features many services, stores, and activities, including Mafeo Sutton Park, the Harbour Walk, and Port Place.

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review

Recommends

· May 2026

A calm and natural experience

22 ft Class B ·

Simply Southside

If you're seeking a peaceful and secure place to spend a few nights, I would highly recommend at this location. Jay is a lovely and personable host. Her back yard makes one feel calm, as in nature. You get to enjoy the morning sunshine and the trees give just the right amount of shade in the afternoon & evening. As noted in Jay's instructions, you may find it easier to drive in, rather than back in, and then use the adequate space in her back yard to reposition your rig onto the grave pad provided. (I definetly found this to be the case with my camperized extended GMC Savana as I currently don't have a backup camera.) The next time I come to Nanaimo, this location will be my first choice!

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Elaine K.

2 months on Hipcamp

Location

Nanaimo, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Southside Nanaimo

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Simply Southside

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