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Back 40 Outdoor Events
Back 40 Outdoor Events
98%
(29)
28km from Dry Gulch Provincial Park · 3 sites · Lodging
Cozy glamping tents, breathtaking views, miles and miles of peaceful private mountainside trails plus solitude and serenity – all within 25 minutes of Radium Hot Springs. You’ll feel like you found heaven on earth without having to go to the ends of the earth. Imagine falling asleep to the sound of the nighthawks – or sitting around the campfire to view the incredible night skies far away from light pollution.
Back 40 offers boutique glamping with canvas bell tents, each equipped with 4 single beds for that extra bit of camping comfort. The exclusive private camp features plenty of roomy Adirondack chairs, firepits & firewood, a central camp kitchen, picnic tables, campstoves, fashionable outhouses (one without a roof with views galore), a cold-water shower, and bear storage bins to keep your consumables safe and the wildlife wild.
Pets are welcome for an additional $50/dog/booking. Maximum 2 dogs per tent. Service animals are free.
Back 40 is also a center for outdoor learning, with instructors who can get you up-to-speed on how to stay safe and navigate in the wild. They specialize in beginners but can also design a learning program to challenge the experienced. Unwind, reconnect, discover and explore!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
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CA$185
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Flyway Farm & Forest
Flyway Farm & Forest
99%
(65)
42km from Dry Gulch Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Flyway Farm & Forest! We are 90 minutes away from Banff National Park, nestled between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges, along the Columbia River. We are also close to many trout fishing lakes, and the world famous Bugaboo Spires, a destination for the international climbing community since 1916.
We are five acres of farm, forests, and gardens, with our front yard facing out on the Columbia River, in the heart of the Pacific Flyway. It is one of the largest migratory bird routes in North America, and a crucial corridor to migratory birds, waterfowl, and shorebirds, extending from Alaska to Patagonia.
Whether your goal is to connect with the Earth or with people, the Flyway Farm and Forest is the place for you. Located in tiny Spillimacheen BC, this hidden gem will enhance any experience. It has a lot to offer the independent traveler, including beautiful views, hiking, rock-climbing, fishing, mountaineering, and paddling. Ideal for those looking for a basecamp for further adventures, or just a quiet get-away off the beaten path.
Flyway Forest: '79 Vintage Komfort RV, '63 Esta Villa RV, both with electrical service, and a bare campsite between them. Great view of the backside of the Rockies
Flyway Pasture: For small groups looking for a place to pitch their tent, several places are available behind the orchard or in the north forest by special arrangement
Flyway Farmhouse: For those looking for indoor plumbing and a place to recharge their phone, we have three rooms available upstairs in the main house (two queen beds and a single).
Feel free to message us prior to booking if you have any questions!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
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CA$25
/ night
Secluded River Front Property
Secluded River Front Property
98%
(47)
47km from Dry Gulch Provincial Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:
Our campsite is located along the beautiful Spillimacheen River, in Spillimacheen BC which is 20mins south of Golden BC and 30mins north of Radium Hot Springs BC.
This property is very secluded and surrounded by crown land. It’s the perfect property to disconnect and reconnect, with limited cell service this allows you to turn off and just enjoy being outside in nature.
Campers can choose where to park along a large cleared area. There are designated campfire locations and an outhouse. From the property, you can Kayak down the river, please Google and research before launching as there are a lot of writes ups and kayaking websites that feature the Spillimacheen River.
Nature trails for hiking and walking right off the property. There is a well renowned natural rock wall for climbers 3km down the road, there are also a lot of websites that feature these rock walls.
Within a half an hour drive you have two easy hikes in waterfalls (the Lower Bugaboo Falls and the Brisco Falls).
Spillimacheen has a cafe and also a local market store that is full of delicious treats, beer and wine. The wetlands offer endless bird watching and beautiful mountain views.
If you require firewood you must order ahead of your stay. On site purchases are not available. We deliver the bundles the day of your arrival.
For more photos and videos check out our instagram at East Kootenay Glamping.
Pets
Toilets
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CA$35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Chris
October 2025
With pets
What a weekend! I was blown away by the place and we cant wait to go back!
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Eric
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We loved our stay here! Berny is an incredible host. Warm and welcoming and full of great information about the area. And her pot pies, smoked pulled pork, and cinnamon buns were amazing—all delivered hot right to our campsite! And the site was awesome: beautiful, with the best outhouse you’ll ever use. We loved the hike to the river overlook too. Go!
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Yee Ting
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Glamping Yurt at Radius Retreat
We had a wonderful glamping experience at Radium Retreat! 🌲✨
The site was easy to locate and fully drivable, which made arrival stress-free. The place is very clean and well-kept — you can tell the owner puts a lot of care into it, and we particularly like the composting toilet. The indoor fireplace was a lovely touch and easy to set up, we had a good sleep during the stay. We also enjoyed the privacy — we didn’t see other groups during our stay, so it felt like we had the entire retreat to ourselves. For a natural site like this, it was a pleasant surprise to have bio-friendly shampoo and body wash provided when we arrived at the shower place.
A few things to note: the The watering hole/shower room is about a 20-minute walk from the Warren, so be prepared. Reading the map and guidebook in advance is highly recommended, as there are some activities that the retreat site can offer. We could have got lost if we didn't read the instruction getting to the watering hole (There is one more junction that the map didn't show). More photos online would also help guests get a clearer idea of choosing yurt or getting around. Lastly, reserve extra time to explore the trails — I didn’t get the chance this time and wish I had!
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-run glamping getaway.
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Katie
September 2025
16 ft car
The campground was easy to find with lots of amenities and fun activities to keep busy with. We stayed at site #5 which was clean and private with lots of surrounding trees and a good size for my large SUV and a pickup truck with our kayaks.
We chose to explore the wetlands on our own but I wish there was more information/signage readily available for where to park, doc, and kayak as we didn't get a chance to speak with anyone from the campground while we were there. Using the electronic maps provided on the website and messages with the hosts, we were eventually able to figure it all out and had a lovely kayaking journey.
The worlds largest paddle was beautiful but again, not much signage and could easily be missed driving by which would be sad as it was a cool stop. Next time we stay here we will definitely check out the disc golf course, walking trails, and the slip and slide pond.
All in all this would be a great place to stop whether you have kids or are adults looking for a fun weekend adventure.
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Daniel
September 2025
33 ft fifth wheel
Great, level parking site in driveway. Host had electric and water hookups conveniently close by. Ullu was at work when we arrived but came as soon as we called to have car moved that was parked in spot. Great location to visit Kootenay and Canal Flats.
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Dawn and Fred
September 2025
24 ft travel trailer
Beautiful, peaceful site right beside the river where the red Kokanee were flipping in the water. Easy access with our 24ft trailer.
Thanks Jason!
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Lise
September 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With pets
Another season has wrapped up at Blacksmith Landing and I definitely left the camp very emotional! We absolutely love this place. The campground is immaculate, so well taken care of. Every activity you might want to do is close by, more beautiful lakes to choose from than you have time for! The owners are the most hospitable, lovely people (with the best stories!) and the FOOD. Worth the trip on it's own. Our entire family cherishes every weekend here and we can't wait until next season!!!!
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Kevin
September 2025
26 ft campervan
An amazing campsite made unforgettable by Bernie, the enchanting and knowledgeable owner. She welcomed us with warmth, and true to her word, shared her renowned cinnamon buns—making us feel embraced by her hospitality (and that of her husband Stuart), and by the stillness of the surrounding land and Kootenay Mountain Range.
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Caroline
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a lovely stay at HipCamp - a great way to break up our road trip. Brent and Stuart went above and beyond to welcome us and ensure we had everything we needed. You can see that they take great pride in their place and in hosting guests. For instance the outhouses were extremely clean and were decorated so that you did not feel like you were using an outhouse.
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Courtney
September 2025
27 ft Class C
We absolutely loved our time at Bernie & Stuart's! They were incredibly warm and welcoming, and we're so grateful they opened up their stunning property to campers, like us. We purchased & were treated to a delicious meal and treats from Bernie.
The hike on the property to the breathtaking Kootenay River view was a highlight, as was finding the charming tree book nook. For anyone boondocking, Bernie's "cutest little loo" is a huge plus!
We highly recommend staying here!! You will love it!
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Сніжана
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Berny was very nice to our family! She texted us before we came to the camp to ask when we would come and met us at the entrance to the campground.
It was nice experience for us. We stayed only for one night, but we definitely enjoyed staying.
Good luck to owners.
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Cass
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful campsite and the hosts were very friendly and helpful! Would absolutely camp here again!
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Cora
September 2025
14 ft campervan
With pets
The hosts were so lovely and welcoming! They were very helpful in getting us additional drinking water when needed, and were very accommodating helping us get a site that was right for my (special) dogs and myself with advance requests. I would definitely recommend.
Only thing to note is that thew geographic region is inherently very dusty due to very small particle soil (mostly silt), so be prepared for many things to be very dusty when camping in the region regardless ;)
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Magalie
September 2025
25 ft Class C
With kids
Bernie and Stuart are such wonderful people. You can really feel and are that they put their heart and soul in running the campground. They waited for us at the gate (as they do for every camper!!) and gave us a warm welcome.
In the morning we ordered some home made cinnamon rolls and they were delicious. After that we took a walk towards the campground ridge (about 20mins) and enjoyed the breath taking views of the Kootenay river.
We had a blast!
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Clare
August 2025
16 ft car
Group trip
Great host! Great site! Super kind and accommodating would absolutely stay again.
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Roman
August 2025
35 ft Class A
Everything was fine :)
Thanks for hosting us!
P.S. when we arrived it was a little bit tricky to contact Ullu, but we meet her in person
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Kirsten
August 2025
Tent
We loved camping here! It was so beautiful, plenty of trees around to add more privacy as well. The hosts are very accommodating and wonderful people! Would recommend this campsite to anyone, we’ll definitely be back!
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Carole
August 2025
21 ft Class B
The host were super welcoming and super nice! Everything was perfect!!!
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Lee
August 2025
33 ft Class B
With pets
Nice campground. Lots of room.Hosts were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend.
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Peter
August 2025
25 ft campervan
Fabulous semi-wilderness with king-fisher, geese, ducks and while I was there, leaping bright orange kokanee primed for spawning season. Duncan dam was releasing huge amounts of water to nearly bank full for the first day. Ducks floated by at 10kph and it almost seemed that they would fly back upstream for another ride.
If you want an EMF holiday there was 1 wifi feed from the host and NOTHING else. No cell or other wifi. Also if you are there on a cloud free night there is the a nearly a complete milky-way.
On the downside, mosquitos were in full force during the day but checked out at dusk. Overall a great wildlife experience in a rustic spot.
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Overview
About
Embark on an adventure at Dry Gulch Provincial Park, where the untamed wilderness beckons the spirit of exploration. Traverse through scenic trails that offer both the novice and the seasoned hiker a challenge. Keep your eyes peeled for the diverse wildlife that calls this park home. While the sun sets, gather around a crackling campfire, sharing stories and gazing at the starlit sky. Dry Gulch is not just a park; it's an experience waiting to unfold.
When to go
The ideal time to visit Dry Gulch Provincial Park is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and the park is in full bloom. Conversely, the off-peak season, particularly from November to March, can be less ideal due to colder temperatures and potential park closures.
Know before you go
- Ensure you're prepared for varying weather conditions; pack layers and waterproof gear.
- Check the park's official website for any trail closures or advisories before your visit.
- Wildlife is abundant; always maintain a safe distance and store food securely.
- Accessibility may vary across different areas of the park; inquire ahead if you require special accommodations.
- Available facilities include washrooms and picnic areas for your convenience.
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