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Surrounded by Nature!

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· Victoria, Capital, British Columbia

2 acres hosted by Jody L.

2 RV sites

Best RV/van spots: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Jody is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Please note: we only accommodate RV's, no tents or roof top tents. You need to be fully self contained as there are no bathroom facilities and no nature pees! We are situated on 2 private acres completely surrounded by Elk Lake Regional Park. There are 3 generations of family living here as well as 2 dogs, a one-eyed cat, and chickens! Our campsite is in a beautiful location situated 20 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal and downtown Victoria. Access to great hiking just out your door at Elk Lake Regional Park (a 5 min walk to the beach for a swim, paddle, or fish at the nearby fishing dock) and Bear Hill Regional Park (20 min hike through fir and arbutus trees with beautiful views of the peninsula from the top). 10 minutes to Butchart gardens, with Butterfly Garden on the way. Ideal spot for campers looking to stay 1-2 nights. Great as a stopover to Tofino. Perfect for couples or groups of two, with a maximum of 4 campers. There are many wonderful farms and stands, wineries, coffee shops, and restaurants close by. Your site is a semi-private flat gravel area surrounded by fir trees. Easy access and plenty of turnaround room.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

95%

87 ratings · 73 reviews

Patsy C.recommends

October 28, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

Great central location, very peaceful. A lovely lake nearby to walk to.

Bob T.recommends

October 21, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

Great spot, easy access. Directions were clear, described as it was, thanks so much.

Rebecca D.recommends

October 5, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

Our last stop on the island, we had an amazing stay at Jody’s place. I was really surprised to see some less than great reviews about it! We had a Class B camper and found the spot easy to locate and back into. The spot is nestled amongst beautiful trees at the end of Jody’s drive. You’re semi-near the house but it’s more than private enough! This was a spot where we felt super safe and comfortable. Some reviews mention noise from being near the road, it is close but we had no issue with noise. The location is super near the lake and has a lovely walk down to it. We felt welcomed without the hosts being overbearing.

Susan L.recommends

October 1, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

We loved the little space created, and we were definitely surrounded by nature! Great communication by the host, exactly as described. We plan to stay here again. Especially given we can bring our dogs with us. Many thanks!

Laurie H.recommends

September 21, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

Good spot

Love the proximity to the park. Why do I have to use 50 characters

Linda W.

September 20, 2024

Surrounded by Nature!

We followed Waze to the address in the Hipcamp listing, but the address sign indicated a different street. We backed out of the drive, went down the road, and did some research. According to the photos, the location looked correct, so we went back. We pulled into the site and set up. Shortly after, someone came out of the residence, walked to the garage area, and spent some time hitting a ball against the wall. The person never introduced themselves, said hello, or even waved. It was the oddest Hipcamp “welcome” that we’ve ever received. The location is great- Elk Lake and its walking/jogging trail are a short way down the park road, which is adjacent to the residence. Butchart Gardens is close by, as well, and they have set up a cute sitting area. Unfortunately, the site is also located right next to a road that gets a lot of loud motorcycle traffic in the evening - it did quiet down after dark though.

Location

Victoria, Capital, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking