22km from Koksilah River Provincial Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVsLooking for camping near Victoria, BC? Our peaceful 1.5-acre property on the Saanich Peninsula offers the perfect escape just 20 minutes from the city. Enjoy a scenic stay only a 3-minute walk from the world-famous Butchart Gardens and steps away from the trails of Tod Inlet. Experience the best of Vancouver Island’s natural beauty with the convenience of being close to town.
Half of the property is beautifully forested with majestic fir and cedar trees, while the rest features thriving vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, and our friendly ducks. We’ve long hosted adventurous bikepackers on their journeys and now warmly welcome hikers, bicycle tourists, motorcycle travelers, and car campers alike.
We have two tenting-only campsites tucked privately into the forest, with each site comfortably accommodating up to four people. Licorice Fern is a little more private and deeper in the forest, but a bit noisier during the daytime as it is closer to the road (but very quiet at night as there is no traffic). Cottontail is more sunny (especially in the morning), quieter, and closer to toilet/shower.
We also have our new Pacific Dogwood site that is for pickups with slide-in campers, truck toppers, vehicles with rooftop tents, and cargo vans available should you have your own sleeping setup.
Each site is a short stroll away from the dishwashing and meal-prep station with a sink, kettle, flush toilet, and a hot rainwater shower. Fresh, high-quality drinking water is available at the washing sink along with electrical outlets for charging phones and e-bikes. Well water is available either at or nearby each site for washing and cooking. There are also a couple of hammocks in the forest to relax in during your stay.
Nearby Attractions & Access:
- Butchart Gardens: 3-minute walk
- Butterfly Gardens: 4-minute drive
- Greater Victoria: 20–25 minutes
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (Vancouver & Gulf Islands): ~20 minutes
- Mill Bay Ferry Terminal (northbound connections): ~5 minutes
- Coho Ferry to Port Angeles: 25 minutes
The charming village of Brentwood Bay is just a 5-minute drive away, offering a grocery store, pharmacies, restaurants, cafés, a pub, and all the daily conveniences you might need.