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Red Bell Farm

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· Duncan, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia
3 acres hosted by Gary F.
2 RV sites · 4 tent sites
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Access the Cowichan Valley Trail system right from our back yard! Easy access to either enjoy a leisurely walk, hike, bicycle, or horse ride along the trail to many destinations including Lake Cowichan, Shawinigan Lake, Duncan & more... or simply take in the beauty of the private pond area and picnic for the day with access to our Kitchenette with many extras! This is peaceful enjoyable tenting at its finest We have 4 pond tent sites, 1 RV site is situated away from the pond, and 1 camper-van site within a few steps to the pond for visiting your tenting friends; there is a shared bathroom, municipal water, fire-pit, and kitchenette a relaxing sitting area. Enjoy seeing what’s available at our small working hobby farm which includes eggs, chickens, and fresh berries, fruits, vegetables. 15min. to Lake Cowichan or travel 5min. to Duncan, Saturday is Farmers Market all year round and entertainment. Check out the "Duncan Showroom" or other venues for nightly live entertainment! Explore the many side streets for unique stores & food that is unique to Duncan. Did you know Duncan has 40 totem poles to find throughout the town? Visit local wineries, breweries, distilleries, Raptors bird Sanctuary, Hand of Man Museum, or many other sights! We’re also an easy drive away from Ladysmith, Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay (warmest ocean water on the island), or look for one of the largest Trestle bridges in North America... Just provide us with an idea of what you'd like to see and we can help with your adventure! Only 1hr from Victoria or Nanaimo.
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Biking
Boating
Hiking
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Beach
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River, stream, or creek
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149 ratings · 116 reviews
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Rita A. R.doesn't recommend
September 5, 2024
Forever Green 30’ RV site
Think Twice
As much as I would like to leave an excellent review, I found this facility sorely lacking. Why anyone would want to spend 44 dollars daily plus a $31 service fee to sit on someone’s driveway, directly in front of their house and without power, water or space to set a lawn chair is beyond me. They explained that people wanted an “experience”, well that’s quite the experience. The tenting and RV sites are all crammed together, with everyone having to go past the driveway. I don’t think this is the intention of Hipcamp.
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Alex S.recommends
August 28, 2024
Tent Site #3
This place was beautiful and peaceful and close to town! The frogs we're so awesome too!
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Micaela S.
August 26, 2024
Tent Site #2
Overall this spot was nice. The host was wonderful and met us on arrival. There were no big issues with the space; however, the other guests ruined it for us. The spaces are not separated by anything so the noise and energy of any other group there is clear to all there. Unfortunately for us, the other guests were very loud during all hours and didn't clean up the common spaces. Not on the host at all, but made the stay less relaxing for us.
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Zaneta M.recommends
August 24, 2024
Tent Site #4
Hicamp
Great place to stay, beautiful surroundings and very kind owners. Our stay was short, but beautiful, even tho was a bit rainy. It’s all green and quiet. Thank you for your hospitality Gary.
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Jaci G.recommends
August 21, 2024
Tent Site #3
Jaci Guerena
Gary welcomed us personally to this lovely farm. The pond is beautiful, the seating next to it is comfy with a great view. I was delightfully surprised by how close town is and yet a long trail through the woods is adjacent to it. We came there from back country camping and it was a great transition back.
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Katy W.recommends
August 20, 2024
Tent Site #1
We love it! great place for kids! Thank you Gary, we will come back.
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Duncan, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Quw’utsun, and Ts’uubaa-asatx First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Gary F.

Joined in July 2021
Response rate: 100%
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