Thistle Dew in Fernie

97%

13 reviews

· Fernie, East Kootenay, British Columbia · 1 acre

Hosted by Holly K.

Tent site

· 4 guests max

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

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Holly is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Welcome to Thistle Dew! We are located 10 minutes south of stunning Fernie, British Columbia. We are located about 15 minutes from Hiway 3. Thistle Dew is tucked into the mountains and faces the Lizard range at Fernie Alpine Resort. The campsite is surrounded by beautiful trees, which makes our single tent site feel very tucked away and private. While the sun is shining, hop on your bike or put on your hikers, step out of your tent and you are on the Elk Valley Trail section of the Trans Canada Trail. Or head to the river and cool off. At night, have a fire, lean back and look at the stars. There are very few lights in our neighborhood so the star show is next level. If the timing is right you might even catch The Northern Lights! 4x4 or AWD vehicle needed to access Thistle Dew, the driveway is steep with loose gravel. Thistle Dew is best suited to the self contained tent or Van campers. There is no water or power available. Campfires are permitted when there is no fire ban. Firewood is available for purchase - add as an extra at time of booking. Firewood will be at campsite when you arrive.Our campsite is the perfect lookout over the Lizard Range and Fernie Alpine Resort. You can clearly see the Polar Peak chairlift. It is surrounded by trees and very private. The access driveway has a slight grade to it, very managleble with a 4x4 or an All-wheel drive vehicle. Or park below and walk up the short driveway. Sorry, no trailers. Directions: Head south on Cokato Rd from the town of Fernie. Drive for 6.5 km ~8 minutes. Once you reach the section of the road that turns to gravel, Thistle Dew is one more KM. Please look on the left for 'Private Property & Thistle Dew' sign on tree. The campsite is a self check in set up. Feel free to turn around in our driveway (5210 Cokato rd) as the campsite driveway is quite steep and appreciates some speed to get up.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

Off leash

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Early or late check-in may be available

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Leave it better

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

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

CA$15.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

97% Recommend18 ratings · 13 reviews

Recommends

· May 2025

Awesome!

Tent · With pets

I loved camping here for the night! The site was clean and was accommodated well (even got some firewood!) Holly was a great host and would recommend coming here if you’re in the area

Spencer L.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Private campsite in the trees

Tent

Holly's campsite is a perfect stop for the night! This was our first night on our big trans-Canada adventure. The campsite is private and in the trees, offering plenty of sun during the day but keeping you nicely in the shadows for the first part of the morning. Holly was an incredible host, everything from communication, road directions and local's tips were spot on. There is easy access to mountain biking and hiking trails, and the trans-Canada bike path is very nearby. Cleanest portapotty we've ever seen! Easy 10 minute drive from Fernie, with a gravel road for the last 1km. The road up to the camp site is short and steep, 4x4 is recommended but not necessary for a skilled driver. The trains do make some sound in the evening and morning but it didn't bother us at all!

Kairi P.

4 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip

The site was amazing! Beautiful views and lots of privacy. Aside from the occasional train, it was quiet and peaceful. Perfect location only being a few minutes outside of town. Will definitely camp here again!

Mercedes F.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Good MTB Base Camp

Tent

Holly was a friendly and responsive host. Site is 10 min drive from Fernie, which was awesome. There is also a nice mountain bike trail you can use to get from the site to town. The site was basic but exactly as described. The driveway to the site is steep and loose gravel. You can get up there with 2wd (I was in a Ram Promaster camper van) but need to really gun it.

Andrew P.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Excellent little spot

Tent

Easy to find, well taken care of. Great communication from owners!

Brian M.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Would go again!

Tent

Awesome little spot with a great view. Little steep rock road to get in, but our SUV got up just fine. Incredibly clean portable washroom on site (cleanest I've ever seen!) We only stayed one night on our way to Montana but would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay closer to Fernie and have a campsite to yourself! No one else was sold except the owners who had their own seperate driveway and we barely saw them at all.

Tricia Berne F.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent

Very easy and convenient spot close to the local trails. Holly is a very nice and understanding host even when I messed up the days I needed to stay.

Mark H.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent

The camp spot was great room for all our stuff and nobody bothered us. Holly Checked in on us, make sure everything was okay. Great place to go, great host.

Mark H.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Great site to explore Fernie!

Tent · With kids

A great site- close to town, straightforward to find, a beautiful view and Holly was a helpful, communicative host!

Sarah C.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets

This is a lovely little campsite with trees nearly 360 degrees around it. Good and flat, perfect for a tent. My two dogs really enjoyed being able to wander around the site, even though they were a touch rude when Holly brought us some extra firewood. Thanks again for hosting us!

Kay B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

16 ft car

Super close to trails and to the adorable town of Fernie. Really clean porter potty and very welcoming host!

Karla G.

6 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets

Beautiful quiet spot tucked away in the trees with views of the Lizard Mountain Range during the day and starry skies at night. I camped here over July long weekend with my son and dog, the campsite was easy to access up a short gravel private driveway with plenty of space for our tent and SUV. Thank you Holly for making our first Hipcamp experience perfect, we so appreciated the supply of firewood and had a great setup for rain or shine.

Rebecca E.

3 reviews

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· June 2024

Mountain view privacy

Tent

We were the first ones to camp at Thistle Dew! Holly was very accommodating and came to check in to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a great view of the mountains, along with a nice fire with some wood that Holly provided. Would definitely recommend camping here to get some privacy. The space is nice and flat and had lots of room for my truck.

David C.

1 year on Hipcamp