Camping in Fernie, BC, CA: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

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British Columbia
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Fernie

96% (229 reviews)

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Finnish Off-Grid Foothills Cabin

1 site · Lodging640 acres · AB

Off-grid experience (solar-powered and rainwater fed) for hikers, skiers or relaxers. This unique Finnish-inspired cabin has stunning views at all hours of the day and rich wildlife as well as Nature experiences in every direction. Steps away from the back entrance to the new Castle Provincial Park, and adjacent to thousands of acres of beautiful and accessible crown and park land. Many surrounding peaks from which to choose for the hikers and bikers, and two hills 40 minutes away for skiers. The cabin is situated on 480 acres of land on which there are no other houses, and adjacent to publicly-accessible land that spans thousands of acres. There is wildlife of all kinds and beautiful views right into British-Columbia and Montana. There is also a firepit :) This is off-grid but there IS cell phone service :) DISCLAIMER: please be advised that the cabin situated adjacent to Park and Crown land and wildlife of all sizes frequents the area. We advise that you be bear-aware, proceed with knowledge and carry spray while walking on the property.

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. PLEASE USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR CORRECT DIRECTIONS I look forward to hosting you!

Thistle Dew in Fernie

1 site · Tent1 acre · Fernie, BC

Welcome to Thistle Dew located 10 minutes south of stunning Fernie, British Columbia. We are located about 15 minutes from Hiway 3. Fernie is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. People come from all corners of the world to ski here in the winter, but its the summer that makes people fall in love with our town. The adventures are endless whether you are into biking, hiking, fishing, or the arts and music. Thistle Dew is tucked into the mountains and is surrounded by beautiful trees, which makes our one tent site feel very tucked away and private. 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. Thistle Dew is best suited to the self contained campers. There is no water or power available. Driveway is up a bit of a grade so all wheel drive vehicles are best. 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.

Rocky Mountains Glamping

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents83 acres · AB

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Mountain View RV Park

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Elko, BC

Mountain View RV park is surrounded by recreational activities in all directions! Bring your tent or RV. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the sites are flat. Generators are allowed, but no hookups are available at this time. Close to the USA border and close to many lakes! There are mountains surrounding you, beautiful views throughout the whole campsite. Toilet available. No pets. 2023 will be a full-service RV park with water, electricity, septic, and garbage disposal. – The lots are 10 m x 14.5 m in size. We are located in Elko, BC. Elko is situated in a narrow valley in the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the heart of southeast BC. Elko is a small but friendly sawmill town on the Elk River, at the beginning of the famous Elk Valley, surrounded by natural beauty due to its location on a high plateau at the base of the Rocky Mountain range and overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountain Trench to the west. -Gas station and convenience store a few minute drive. – Ice cream and burger takeout restaurant a couple minutes away. – Boat launch at Koocanusa lake under 15 minutes – Fernie alpine resort 30 minutes – Cranbrook BC 40 minutes Excellent location with mountain views. 250-417-9817

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Rocky Mountains Glamping

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents83 acres · AB

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. PLEASE USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR CORRECT DIRECTIONS I look forward to hosting you!

Finnish Off-Grid Foothills Cabin

1 site · Lodging640 acres · AB

Off-grid experience (solar-powered and rainwater fed) for hikers, skiers or relaxers. This unique Finnish-inspired cabin has stunning views at all hours of the day and rich wildlife as well as Nature experiences in every direction. Steps away from the back entrance to the new Castle Provincial Park, and adjacent to thousands of acres of beautiful and accessible crown and park land. Many surrounding peaks from which to choose for the hikers and bikers, and two hills 40 minutes away for skiers. The cabin is situated on 480 acres of land on which there are no other houses, and adjacent to publicly-accessible land that spans thousands of acres. There is wildlife of all kinds and beautiful views right into British-Columbia and Montana. There is also a firepit :) This is off-grid but there IS cell phone service :) DISCLAIMER: please be advised that the cabin situated adjacent to Park and Crown land and wildlife of all sizes frequents the area. We advise that you be bear-aware, proceed with knowledge and carry spray while walking on the property.

Thistle Dew in Fernie

1 site · Tent1 acre · Fernie, BC

Welcome to Thistle Dew located 10 minutes south of stunning Fernie, British Columbia. We are located about 15 minutes from Hiway 3. Fernie is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. People come from all corners of the world to ski here in the winter, but its the summer that makes people fall in love with our town. The adventures are endless whether you are into biking, hiking, fishing, or the arts and music. Thistle Dew is tucked into the mountains and is surrounded by beautiful trees, which makes our one tent site feel very tucked away and private. 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. Thistle Dew is best suited to the self contained campers. There is no water or power available. Driveway is up a bit of a grade so all wheel drive vehicles are best. 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.

Mountain View RV Park

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Elko, BC

Mountain View RV park is surrounded by recreational activities in all directions! Bring your tent or RV. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the sites are flat. Generators are allowed, but no hookups are available at this time. Close to the USA border and close to many lakes! There are mountains surrounding you, beautiful views throughout the whole campsite. Toilet available. No pets. 2023 will be a full-service RV park with water, electricity, septic, and garbage disposal. – The lots are 10 m x 14.5 m in size. We are located in Elko, BC. Elko is situated in a narrow valley in the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the heart of southeast BC. Elko is a small but friendly sawmill town on the Elk River, at the beginning of the famous Elk Valley, surrounded by natural beauty due to its location on a high plateau at the base of the Rocky Mountain range and overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountain Trench to the west. -Gas station and convenience store a few minute drive. – Ice cream and burger takeout restaurant a couple minutes away. – Boat launch at Koocanusa lake under 15 minutes – Fernie alpine resort 30 minutes – Cranbrook BC 40 minutes Excellent location with mountain views. 250-417-9817

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Bull River Camp and Recreation site

7 sites · Lodging8 acres · Cranbrook, BC

This rustic camp can be found in close proximity to the Bull river in British Columbia . Sleeping 22 guests, this getaway boasts comfortable beds and luxurious amenities. A full camp rental includes 6 cabins (listing can be found on Hip-Camp). On the property itself, guests are likely to spot animals such as bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, goats, elk, moose, and more. Needless to say, guests should certainly bring a camera or two! Complete with bunk beds , this camp is the perfect spot family vacationing together. When it comes to getting clean, guests will have hot showers, flush toilets, and electricity. After a day of hiking or horseback riding, the entire family can come together around a warm campfire that is perfect for eating meals. This peaceful location is the ideal spot to get away from it all.

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Mountain View RV Park

10 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Elko, BC

Mountain View RV park is surrounded by recreational activities in all directions! Bring your tent or RV. If you're bringing an RV, we can accommodate vehicles up to 45ft in length and the sites are flat. Generators are allowed, but no hookups are available at this time. Close to the USA border and close to many lakes! There are mountains surrounding you, beautiful views throughout the whole campsite. Toilet available. No pets. 2023 will be a full-service RV park with water, electricity, septic, and garbage disposal. – The lots are 10 m x 14.5 m in size. We are located in Elko, BC. Elko is situated in a narrow valley in the rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, in the heart of southeast BC. Elko is a small but friendly sawmill town on the Elk River, at the beginning of the famous Elk Valley, surrounded by natural beauty due to its location on a high plateau at the base of the Rocky Mountain range and overlooking the beautiful Rocky Mountain Trench to the west. -Gas station and convenience store a few minute drive. – Ice cream and burger takeout restaurant a couple minutes away. – Boat launch at Koocanusa lake under 15 minutes – Fernie alpine resort 30 minutes – Cranbrook BC 40 minutes Excellent location with mountain views. 250-417-9817

Finnish Off-Grid Foothills Cabin

1 site · Lodging640 acres · AB

Off-grid experience (solar-powered and rainwater fed) for hikers, skiers or relaxers. This unique Finnish-inspired cabin has stunning views at all hours of the day and rich wildlife as well as Nature experiences in every direction. Steps away from the back entrance to the new Castle Provincial Park, and adjacent to thousands of acres of beautiful and accessible crown and park land. Many surrounding peaks from which to choose for the hikers and bikers, and two hills 40 minutes away for skiers. The cabin is situated on 480 acres of land on which there are no other houses, and adjacent to publicly-accessible land that spans thousands of acres. There is wildlife of all kinds and beautiful views right into British-Columbia and Montana. There is also a firepit :) This is off-grid but there IS cell phone service :) DISCLAIMER: please be advised that the cabin situated adjacent to Park and Crown land and wildlife of all sizes frequents the area. We advise that you be bear-aware, proceed with knowledge and carry spray while walking on the property.

Rocky Mountains Glamping

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents83 acres · AB

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. PLEASE USE GOOGLE MAPS FOR CORRECT DIRECTIONS I look forward to hosting you!

Thistle Dew in Fernie

1 site · Tent1 acre · Fernie, BC

Welcome to Thistle Dew located 10 minutes south of stunning Fernie, British Columbia. We are located about 15 minutes from Hiway 3. Fernie is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast. People come from all corners of the world to ski here in the winter, but its the summer that makes people fall in love with our town. The adventures are endless whether you are into biking, hiking, fishing, or the arts and music. Thistle Dew is tucked into the mountains and is surrounded by beautiful trees, which makes our one tent site feel very tucked away and private. 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. Thistle Dew is best suited to the self contained campers. There is no water or power available. Driveway is up a bit of a grade so all wheel drive vehicles are best. 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.

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Camping near Fernie guide

Overview

Surrounded by the forests and peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie mixes serious outdoor adventure with a relaxed vibe in town, where Victorian-era buildings house cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The town can be a base for camping, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains, and for exploring Waterton Lakes, Kootenay, or even Banff national parks, thanks to its location in the East Kootenays region of southeast British Columbia. Several provincial parks and private campgrounds are located within a short drive, including Fernie RV Resort with its small tent camping area, yurts, and large RV sites.

When to go

The best time for camping, hiking, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting is during Fernie’s summer season, in late June through September. The weather stays crisp and cool, with striking autumn foliage, into October. Skiers and snowboarders head for Fernie in winter, when the region typically gets more than nine meters of snow. Ski season at Fernie Alpine Resort, three miles from town, runs December through mid-April, but you can hike and bike on the mountain in summer, too.

Know before you go

The closest airport to Fernie is Cranbrook’s Canadian Rockies International Airport, an hour’s drive west. Fly into Calgary in Alberta, three hours northeast of Fernie by road, for more flight options and potentially lower prices.
Allow about four hours to drive between Fernie and Banff. You can follow Highway 93/95 through Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park, or take the “Cowboy Trail” (Highway 22) through the Alberta prairies, then pick up Highway 1 toward Banff.
Fernie’s shops carry groceries, camping supplies, and other gear for outdoor adventures. The town also has a craft brewery and local distillery, as well as a small but busy summer farmers market (July through early September).