Ranch camping in British Columbia with climbing
A vast wilderness of mountains, backcountry trails, temperate rainforests, and a sprawling waterfront.
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Fuzzy Buddy Ranch
25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres · BC
Imagine crystal clear blue skies, snow-capped peaks, refreshing lakes and rivers, and a lush valley. Fuzzy Buddy Ranch is the perfect spot to camp!
We have large area cleared for RVs, trailers, tents or camper van dispersed camping sites. The ranch has ten 30 amp power sites with lots of room to turn around and most you can drive right through without having to back up.
Views of mountains in every direction with lots of wild birds in the area. We have horses, cows, sheep, chickens, dogs and cats at the ranch. The small working ranch is in the Rocky mountain trench with the Rocky Mountains to the east the Caribou range to the east and the Monashee Mountains to the south.
Maps available in Pictures we and no longer have pre set up tents (eagle tent sunset tents spots are available for off grid camping)
Nearby activities include hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, paddling.
The site is 20 minutes from Mount Robson Provincial Park (Berg Lake trailhead) and just over an hour to Jasper National Park. Valemount townsite is 15 minutes away and is home to a renowned mountain bike park, Three Ranges brewery and excellent restaurants such as the Cariboo Grill.
Fresh farm eggs may be available.
We look forward to hosting you!
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Murphy's Gold Creek Ranch
17 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Cranbrook, BC
I sold a business in Toronto and moved West in 1990 and drove all over North America looking for a new place to settle and raise a family.
While camping in the Kootenay's I found this oasis and bought it.
I have raised a family living totally off the grid since and love it.
The water here is so clean and and the air is so fresh is why I stay.
The night sky is so hard to explain it has to be seen to believe.
Come check it out and you will agree.
Learn more about this land:
Enjoy camping on our 25-acre property just outside of Cranbrook, BC!
We have multiple spots to choose from. You can camp beside the creek, in an open field, or up high with beautiful views of the valley. It all depends on your preferences and the privacy that you desire.
We welcome tent and RV campers. If you're bringing an RV, there are sites that do not require levelling and we can accommodate vehicles up to 75ft in length.
Bring your animals - there are a lot of great spaces for them to play! Our yard is equipped for horseback riding with a horse ring and stable.
The property is a great step-off point for ATV, dirt bikes, horseback and hiking adventures.
Potable water, toilet, picnic table, wifi and showers are available.
Pets welcome, campfires permitted.
We are a 15-20 minute drive to Cranbrook. As the basecamp of the Kootenay Rockies, Cranbrook has it all - From all the trails one can dream of to multiple award-winning golf courses all within a 20-minute drive out of town, Cranbrook is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.
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I look forward to hosting you!
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Zen Living | Retreat Center
6 sites · RVs, Tents9 acres · Surrey, BC
Nestled close to Ocean, nature, and Trees and surrounded by nature in Zen Living - A sprawling farmhouse estate where you can rest, relax, and take part the meditation or yoga classes.
The farmhouse offers four private bedrooms (One King Size and three private rooms) with their own workspace along with shared areas including a sunroom, meditation place and two bathrooms.
Set over 9 Acres you'll find a herd of 12 llamas, 2 friendly horses and space to park an RV. 10 minutes from the beach.
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Wild Farm with Mountain Views
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents26 acres · BC
Wild Farm with Mountain Views
Camp with Bambi!
Wildlife viewings including bears, moose, deer, geese, ducks, hummingbirds, warblers, finches and wolves. Big open 360 degree mountain views. Bright stars and open field where you can tuck into the treed edge next to the deers! The moonlight can be as bright as daytime and the stars are quite a sight. The RV sites are for RV's that are self-sufficient without the need for electricity nor water in or out (no dumping and there is no running water nor an outhouse at RV sites).
RV's will be parking on grass and the site requires levelling. We can accommodate vehicles up to 39ft in length.
Have your choice of bringing your own tent or using ours!
New Glamping Dome Tents with Queen Sized Beds, table and chairs and hammocks including a covered counter for cooking .
Unplug and Unwind to the sound of breeze through the trees and romantically flowing water from the nearby creek. There is no cell service or electromagnetic disruption here which makes for a beautiful peaceful mountain retreat. Bring your telescope for the opportunity to see clear, off the grid skies and epic star viewing for the astronomer in you.
The bookings are quite private and there is a lot of space between sites. If one of the Dome tents is booked, I block off the other so you'll be the only ones on the whole gravel pad area. There are trees and visual space blocking anyones' view between sites
Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is walkable from our farm and there you can hike, fish, swim, paddle, and more! The road is a gravel road in winter would require 4x4. Otherwise we've seen many EVO cars (Prius Hybrid or fully electric Kia Niro) and even fancy Teslas and BMW sedan's on this road.
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Horse Sanctuary
1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Telegraph Cove, BC
3 totally private grassy acres surrounded by forest a 2 minutes walk to Stoney beach mountain view. Own basic toilet and sink in house basement. This is in a much sought after holiday location with biking trails ocean and walking distance into town with all amenities. Ferry to other islands run on a regular schedule.
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O'kana Guest Ranch
2 sites · Lodging10 acres · Summerland, BC
Meet the O'kana Family!Originally from the UK, owners Jim and Lisa recently settled in Summerland with their two children, Arthur and Ellie. O'kana Guest Ranch encompasses their love of travelling, exploring different landscapes, cultures, foods and wines. Throughout their travels, they have learned that they appreciate the home comforts of well-thought-out accommodation. O'kana Guest Ranch strives to offer just that - Glamping in Style with all the comforts of home and, most importantly, all the kinks worked out!There are two beautiful glamping yurts to choose from.
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Rural Camping with a View
10 sites · RVs, Tents800 acres · Kitchener, BC
Learn more about this land:Our Hipcamp sites are located in an 800 acre designated area.The Hipcamper can choose from sites beside a babbling brook, up the mountainside overlooking the valley or various lookout landings. Campsites will be at least 1/4 of a kilometre apart to ensure social distancing. There is an abundance of wildlife from black bears, grizzlies, cats, elk, deer, moose, wild turkeys, bald eagles. This is also a working ranch, so you will occasionally have a visit from some curious cow-calf pairs.Hazel Creek is 2 minutes from the property with lots of good Brook Trout fishing.Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.
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101 Acre Woods
37 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · Dawson Creek, BC
The property is located at a high point that was a useful for a fire watch tower for many years. The land was pioneered by family that lived here before us and the house and several building were built by hand and still stand to this day, almost 100 years ago. The farm is located on a geological plane that prevents oilfield activity and as a result gives us a peaceful buffer. Lincoln and Blake have brought 101 Acre Woods into the future with high speed Internet access and outdoor Wi-Fi as well as large areas for outdoor games, patio area with fire pit's and BBQ Spot for the Summer. 101 Acre Woods also has a Hall, with a Projector Screen and thousands of movies/tv series to watch on those cold or wet days. The Hall can accommodate large number of gatherings/events or Weddings
101 Acre Woods
"Traditions are made Here"
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Hug's Farm View Point
2 sites · RVs, Tents68 acres · Smithers, BC
Learn more about this land:
Flat pasture with a few trees on the edge of a hill 130 ft above the Bulkley River Flat. Close to Smithers, BC.
Beautiful panoramic view of hayfields, an organic vegetable farm and the Bulkley River.
We have 67 acres with a stunning view of the mountains and river. One campsite is available for tent or RV/trailer campers (no hookups).
Straight ahead to the west beyond the river is Hudson's Bay Mountain, to the north the Rocher Déboulé Range and to the South the Telkwa mountains.
Very tame free-range grazing cattle are sometimes on the property. They are harmless but curious!
Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted. Activities nearby include hiking, fishing, paddling, climbing, boating, and more.
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Sausage Creek Ranch
1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Eagle Bay, BC
Located in beautiful Eagle Bay $50 per night - RV Pad for rent Pull your RV into the site - Electric Sewer Water WIFI hookup at pad site. Or car or tent camp in the wooded spots around the farm. There is a 5 minute walk to the lake, there is a boat launch about 5 minutes drive down the road as well for the boaters. We have a couple of 16 foot kayaks available for you to use if you wish. As this is a working farm you should expect to hear farm noises such as rooster crowing or machinery running from time to time. Other spots available for tent campers or car campers - weekly - monthly rates negotiable
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DFAC Ranch- Arcady~
5 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Osoyoos, BC
Step into this woodland paradise, a secret spot nestled amidst the trees. No city lights to intrude, just pure serenity and nature’s harmony. It’s your own hideaway, where tranquility meets the forest’s soothing embrace.
“Welcome to the adventurer’s paradise!
hiking trails to explore, biking routes, ATV and dirt biking for the thrill-seekers. In winter, take on Mount Baldy’s snowy slopes snowshoeing or glide through cross-country skiing trails. Hop on a snowmobile for some adrenaline-pumping fun and enjoy fantastic fishing spots. And let’s not forget the surrounding horseback riding trails—this all-year-round Mecca has something for everyone seeking adventure and nature’s beauty!”
There is amazing hiking and mountain biking right out the back gate with thousands of acres of crown land to explore.
Three RV, set up and ready to camp
4 campsites bring your own camping gear.
One tent site set up with a four person tent 4 cots available.
Bring your sleeping bags and bedding we have the rest !
Firewood and pit provided!
Bring your own walk in site gear and camp wherever you like. Pack in pack out..
*** Coming Soon tiny ski chalet’s for the upcoming winter season for Mt .Baldy .!
Snowmobiling tours and for all the hunters, we will have a hunters site by the creek come hunt and prepare your game. !
Reach out to us for any of your camping needs!
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The Mountain
4 sites · RVs, Tents151 acres · Burns Lake, BC
Secluded, yet accessible, this unique location takes you back in time on the off-grid homestead, surrounded by crown forest, creeks and nearby lakes. Come enjoy our artesian spring water and fresh mountain air. Lose yourself in the quiet; reflect with only the breeze in the leaves, and animals both wild and domestic, as company. Take a hike through the forest, or climb the rocky outcropping behind the homestead for a scenic view of the lakes and mountains beyond.
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Ranch camping in British Columbia with climbing guide
Overview
It’s hard to describe British Columbia as anything other than wildly breathtaking—quite literally when you swim in one of the province’s many turquoise glacier lakes, ride a wave, or catch a glimpse of a bear in the forest. For camping experiences and road trips, BC offers privately operated campgrounds and RV parks; a major network of parks with reservable and first-come, first-served tent camping sites; yurts and cabins; and thousands of recreation sites and trails on beaches, lakes, mountains, and meadows. Thanks to the mild climate and some winter huts, camping is possible year-round.
West Coast
The Pacific Ocean runs along the length of BC, offering plenty of oceanside spots to explore. On Vancouver Island, Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park are famous for cold-water surfing, whale watching, and hot springs, while nearby Ucluelet is a fisher’s paradise. Further inland, campers can find riverside camping in Squamish; backcountry huts around the resort town of Whistler; and reservable tent pads overlooking the jewel-toned Joffre Lake. For a true off-the-grid experience, head to Haida Gwaii's Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve—set about 100 kilometres off the northern British Columbia coast, this area is only reachable by sea or air.
Northern British Columbia
The northern part of the province is all raw, rugged beauty, with unique culture and untouched natural beauty. Soak in Canada’s second-largest hot spring in Fort Nelson, watch salmon spawning in the many rivers, and peek at bears catching some themselves at Kleanza Creek Provincial Park in Terrace. Options for outdoor stays include vast wilderness resorts, remote cabins, and private beach, lakefront, or rainforest campsites—but note that cell service and WiFi are rare in these parts. Bonus: Given its far north location, it’s relatively easy to snag last-minute campsites that still offer peace and quiet.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
With a blend of history, wildlife, adventure, and expansive grasslands, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is true Canadian countryside. Campers come to this wild western spot to spend time in the Great Bear Rainforest and at alpine rivers (whitewater rafting is big here), but travelers usually also visit lakeside fishing lodges and historic Gold Rush towns such as Barkerville. Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is a prime spot for the chance to spot a grizzly bear.
Kootenay Rockies
Set in the province’s southeastern corner and part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site, the Kootenays are home to four national parks: Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Yoho. Here you’ll find unrivaled wildlife—think black bears, mountain goats, and elk—much of which can be spotted even from the highway. Throughout the region are glaciers, peaks, waterfalls, and quirky little towns such as Golden, Cranbrook, and Kimberley, the highest in Canada at 1,113 meters up. Camping and tenting is typically open between May and September, with limited winter options.
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