10 Best Campgrounds in Parksville, BC
作为一个总理东部农委会的度假胜地t of Vancouver Island, Parksville offers a range of accommodation options, from luxury resorts to rustic camping. Perhaps you are thinking that the poshest properties have sewn up all the best locations. Not so - there's enough scenery to go around for everyone, no matter what your budget is. With advance planning and a reservation, it's possible to park yourself in a camp chair next to a scenic beach, or rest in a hammock beside a bubbling river.
After Golden Ears Provincial Park in Maple Ridge, Parksville's Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park is the most popular camping destination in British Columbia. Reservations are recommended, especially from the May long weekend through to Labour Day.
许多较小的家族营地提供fewer than 100 sites, so visitors wishing to camp in RVs and tents might need to go further afield during high season. For this reason, our top picks extend a short distance from Parksville to include Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, and two private campgrounds in the Coombs area. For more ideas, see our list of the best campgrounds in Parksville, BC.
1. Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, located within a five-minute drive of downtown at the east end of Parksville, is the most popular choice for camping. It's also one of thetop campgrounds on Vancouver Island.
Comprising 347 hectares, it's large enough to give you a sense of separation from city noise and highway traffic. Exploring the two-mile sandy beach, biking the nature trail through mature Douglas fir trees, and pausing with your leashed dog to admire the view across the strait, you can easily tap into the serenity that comes with slowing down and being in a natural setting. Find your balm to the spirit in the twitter of an eagle, the cry of passing seagulls, and surf gently lapping on the shore.
The park has174 vehicle accessible sites and 25 walk-in campsites.
Did you arrive in Parksville without an RV or a tent? Have you always wanted to try camping in an RV before buying one? Now is your chance to try out the lifestyle at one oftwo RVs for rentat Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. These units are parked on full-service sites with electricity and sewage disposal. They come with fully-stocked kitchens and a free bundle of firewood for the first night. No need to fuss with parking on a level spot - all that has been arranged for you. Just move in and hit the beach!
If you are camping in a large motorhome, you'll park in one of three loops where it's easy to move in and out. The main campground of non-serviced sites is located in the forest, with generous space between sites to enhance privacy. Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table with nearby access to drinking water. There's a Sani-Station within the park.
Away from their sites, campers can wander 5.5 kilometers of hiking trails that skirt the beach, wind through forest, and cross open areas of park habitat. There's a day use area for picnics and a children's playground with lots of space to run around.
Rathtrevor Beach Nature House provides interpretation through displays that showcase the natural attractions of the park. Check out the collection of bones, and see if you can identify the bird or animal they came from. Learn more about this park and its long history of human enjoyment. Irish gold prospector William Rath and his wife Elizabeth originally farmed the area in the late 19thcentury. After his death, Elizabeth turned the farm into a campground and eventually it became a provincial park in 1967.
Official site:https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/rathtrevor/
2. Riverbend RV Resort & Cottages
Within walking distance of Rathtrevor Beach, Riverbend RV Resort & Cottages is located on 6.5 forested hectares along the Englishman River. There are100 sites offering 30- and 50-amp service, and tent sites in the forest above the river.
Accommodation also includes eight cottages and three yurts. On either side of the high bank riverfront sites, short trails lead to the scenic river, where you can take a refreshing dip in the shallows, swim in the deeper pools, or cast your fishing line. Children will be drawn to the playground, where they can look up in the trees and see colorful birdhouses.
游客中心位于一个欢迎log-framed lodge made from huge beams of yellow cedar. On a cool rainy day, relax by the fire with a book, or play a board game, choosing from a selection of novels and games. There's also a large-screen TV. Gifts and snacks are available at the visitor center, where friendly staff help you plan your activities.
Address: 924 Island Hwy E, Parksville, British Columbia
Official site:https://www.riverbendresort.bc.ca/
3. Paradise Adventure RV Park
In the center of town, you can't miss the dominant features of an amusement park that has been part of the Parksville landscape for more than 30 years. Look for the big castle, an oversized shoe, the water features of two mini-golf courses, the bright lights of an arcade, and bumper boats. Beyond the fence that borders the parking lot, you'll find an open area with30 full hookup sites, some of which have a commanding view of Parksville Bay. The campground also has internet service and hot showers.
There's not much space between the oceanfront sites, so if you wish more room, park in the grassy area on the west side. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. At the east end of the lineup of RVs, there's a fire pit where campers can convene under the stars. There's also a trio of swings for children.
This is a small park, and oceanfront camping is popular, so it's recommended to make a reservation. There are no tent sites.
Address: 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville, British Columbia
Official site:http://www.paradisefunpark.net/
4. Heart Haven RV Family Campground
On the lower level of Heart Haven's riverside campground, a deer nonchalantly wanders through the forest, undeterred by the arrival of visitors. What this says about the campground, in operation since 1976, is that it is peaceful enough for wildlife to wander. There's not a scrap of litter - not even a cigarette butt in the fire pits. That's how they want to keep it, as outlined in the campground rules.
Many of the 105 sites in this grassy park-like campground are located right beside the Englishman River. RVers have71 full-service (15-, 20-, 30-amp, electric, and septic) sites, whiletent campers have access to 34 sites, some of which have partial service. Two pull-throughs are available, and there is an option for cable hookups.
Campers can wade or swim in the river and cast a line for catch-and-release fly fishing. Amenities include a fire pit and picnic table in every site, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, restrooms, coin-operated showers, a basketball hoop, and an open area to play volleyball and horseshoes. Pets are allowed if on a leash.
Address: 745 Island Hwy E, Parksville, British Columbia
Official site:https://www.hearthavenrvcamping.ca/
5. Coombs Country Campground
Most visitors to Parksville go a few kilometers out of their way to visit the famous goats on the roof at Coombs Old Country Market. If you are one of those people or attending the Coombs Bluegrass Festival at the beginning of August, here's a handy place to camp: Coombs Country Campground. Choose your shady spot from 100 sites (full and partial services or no services) in the forest or beside the one-hectare man-made lake.
CCC is a spacious park of almost 14 hectares, with many options for families to have fun. Go for a swim, dive from the dock, launch a kayak or paddle boat, and see how wet you get when you paddle under the spray of the lake fountain. Another option for swimming is the heated swimming pool.
Attractions and amenities include a 75-foot zipline, Wi-Fi, a hot tub, games room, volleyball, horseshoe pit, and a small general store. Be dazzled at Butterfly World, located across the Alberni Highway from the campground.
Address: 2619 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, British Columbia
Official site:https://coombscampground.com/
6. Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
Waterfalls are the big attraction at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park - not just one but two (upper and lower) and the deep canyon between them. Campers can hike three kilometers of trails that cross the river twice, stopping at benches along the way to check photos and take a rest.
Freshen up with a dip in the deep pools below the lower waterfalls, whenever this activity is permitted. (Swimming is not allowed when the water is high, because rocks and riverbanks are slippery and unstable.)
The campground has104 siteslocated in a forest of mature Douglas fir trees that help to enhance privacy between sites. There's a fire ring and picnic table in each site, with drinking water located from a nearby spigot. This scenic park is located 13 kilometers south of Parksville.
Official site:https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/englishman_rv/
7. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
Although Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park is located 22 kilometers from Parksville, it's worth knowing about for its beautiful scenery and activities. There are96 campsites in its upper and lower campgroundslocated on the Little Qualicum River.
Attractions include two scenic waterfalls, dramatic rock cliffs, and a forest of mature Douglas fir mixed with arbutus. Located on 440 hectares, the park was established in 1940 to protect the falls, riverbanks, and rock cliffs.
Little Qualicum Falls is known not just for its scenery but as atop choice for families that want an active camping experience. Explore one of eight nature trails, such as the three-kilometer out-and-back route that includes a waterfall. Moderate and strenuous trails lead fit campers to the picturesque scenery at higher elevations, or go for a beautiful hike along the river. Cameron Lake is the place for water activities:swimming, fishing, and sailboarding.
Three day-use areas are available for picnics: Little Qualicum Falls, Cameron Lake, and Beaufort. Cameron is best for swimming, and Beaufort for swimming and fishing. Cameron Lake and Beaufort are located six kilometers west of the park.
Official site:https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/little_qualicum_falls/
8. Whiskey Creek RV Campground
Visitors to Parksville often head west for a day trip to explore Little Qualicum Falls, see old-growth trees at Cathedral Grove, and perhaps make a longer journey from the serene east coast of Vancouver Island to the wild west side. If this is your itinerary, consider setting up your RV or tent at Whiskey Creek Campground, 18 kilometers west of Parksville.
The campground has been in operation for 25 years as of July 2021, serving campers who return time and again to enjoy quiet family or couple time in a woodsy environment.Ten of the 15 sites have full service(water, electric, sewer) for RVs, and five sites are set aside for tenters. Sites are located on grass and gravel, separated by trees or a fence. The campground has Wi-Fi, a playground for children, and trails to the mountain down the road from the campground. For swimming and fishing, drive five minutes to Cameron Lake.
Address: 1268 Chatsworth Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
9. Paradise Acres Ranch
If you like being around horses and want to improve your riding skills, camp at a ranch with mountain views from almost every site. Located five minutes from the Parksville Visitor Centre and seven minutes from downtown, Paradise Acres has10 full-service RV sites(50- and 30-amp service with water and septic) on level gravel pads. RV sites are 30 feet wide, separated by a 10-foot raised vegetated berm.
Tenters can set up almost anywhereon the 50-hectare ranch - a wooded or open space with views to the mountains. Where you choose to pitch your tent depends on how adventurous and secluded you wish to be, and how far you want to walk to the bathroom. Campers can bring their own horses with them. Paddocks are adjacent to the campground.
Apart from the usual amenities (laundry and Wi-Fi), Paradise Acres offers the attraction of meeting friendly horses. Walk around, pat the horses, book a riding lesson or trail ride. The hay field is next to the RV sites.
Campers can walk their dogs around the edges or play in the entire field once the hay has been cut for the season. Walk the trails on the property, which is within easy walking distance of the Englishman River for swimming or fishing.
Address: 1085 Paradise Pl, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Official site:https://paradiseacresranch.ca/
10. Park Sands Beach Resort
Bordered by a water park on one side and Parksville Bay on another, you're never far from water activities at Park Sands Beach Resort. There are97 RV sites, 40 of which are on concrete pads and the rest on grass. Full and partial hookups are available with 50-, 30-, and 15-amp service. The choicest sites to view the sunset, located in the "blue zone" facing the oceanfront boardwalk through a metal chain-link fence, require a reservation. Park amenities include coin-operated showers, laundry facilities, and wireless internet.
Address: 105 Island Hwy E, Parksville, British Columbia
Official site:https://parksands.com/
