Camping is such a quintessential summer activity. If you’re looking to enjoy starry skies and campfire stories, here are some great options for camping in the BC Rockies.

The Golden Experience

The Golden Golf Club has an on-site RV Park, complete with excellent lots nestled amongst the trees. It makes the perfect mountain getaway to stay on the golf course surrounded by secluded views. The course also has no homes lining the fairways. This is by design, so players can enjoy their game and appreciate the connection to nature. The club is close to town and to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, so if you need a break from the golf course, there are plenty of things to do!

Find Your Connection

Reconnect with nature and camp in a secluded, wilderness campsite at Columbia Wetlands Outpost. Find sites for tents, RVs, and trailers up to 35ft. Access the river on the extensive dock and boardwalk system, which reaches into the wetlands below. Rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, or simply take a swim to cool off on a hot day. Explore the many hiking trails around the property that crisscross the year-round creek that divides the farm. Visiting the wetlands is a great way to disconnect with the digital world and reconnect with what really matters.

Family Fun

People have long been drawn to mountain hot springs, seeking comfort in their warmth and touting the healing properties of their rich minerals. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a cozy getaway with plenty of excellent activities like golf, skiing, kayaking, ziplining, horseback riding, a full-service spa, weddings, and so much more. Of course, it’s all connected by the healing mineral waters of the natural hot springs. The resort offers tent camping along the Columbia River as well as RV and trailer camping. The resort is connected by golf courses, hiking trails, and the hot pools. There is something for the entire family to enjoy!

The Path Less Travelled

Journey into beautiful BC and experience the road less travelled at Black Sheep Camp along the Kootenay River. Enjoy mountain biking, river adventures, ATV/OHV recreation, and more. This pet-friendly campground means your furry family members also get to enjoy the fun! This campground has all the necessities, including riverfront access, a wash house, a mercantile, and firepits and picnic tables in your campsite. Don’t want to rough it? Get a taste of the wilderness with refined comfort in a glamping tent!

Other places to spend the night:
Whether you’re ready to camp, or you just want to spend the night inside, there are great options for you throughout the BC Rockies.

• Crescent Motel Enjoy clean, affordable rooms and a charging station for electric vehicles.
• Gables Motel in Radium Hot Springs offers comfortable rooms with fantastic service.
• Golden Riverfront Campground has a heated washhouse with hot showers, flush toilets, and coin laundry.
• Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch near Golden has secluded cabins in the woods for a deep connection with nature while under a solid roof.
• Swiss Village Inn & RV Park in Golden offers the comfort and convenience of a hotel with 10 RV sites for those looking to stay their own way.
• Thousand Peaks Resort Campground in Golden is a new family campground near the Golden Skybridge.

Taylor Jaine