The best camping near EC Manning Provincial Park

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Living Large on Chilliwack River

7 sites · Tents2 acres · Chilliwack, BC

Enjoy the beautiful acres right on the Chilliwack River! A wonderful family-friendly (including pets!) getaway with endless activities nearby. Our campsite is available in the spring and summer and is just 20 minutes from the city of Chilliwack, BC. We provide a fire pit and campfires are allowed as long as there is no fire ban. The sites are quite private but there will be other campers nearby. We try to keep a large amount of space between sites and some are separated by trees. We are a walk in tent only site- parking is very close, 30 second walk. We can also provide access to electricity so you can charge your phones or other devices if needed. There is no cell reception, but we do have wifi. Potable water is available. We supply natural spring water but you must bring your own jug. We live in an adventure playground! Activities nearby include hiking, white rapid river rafting, fishing, watching bald eagles, Cultus Lake water slides and adventure park, mountain biking, and more! The stargazing at night is beautiful as there is no light pollution here. We look forward to hosting you!

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Chilliwack Lake Area - private site

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Chilliwack, BC

This Post Creek property (driveway, front yard, outhouse and cabin patio) is located in a small community of cabins located just outside the Chilliwack Provincial Park Boundary. Chilliwack Lake is located 4km up the road and Chilliwack River is 500m from the property. The property's location offers a convenient gateway to numerous outdoor activities for it's guests including hiking, biking, boating, swimming, fishing, campfires (when there is no ban in effect), paddle boarding, off road exploring, etc.. The highlights of the Valley include the Lindeman/Greendrop/Flora Lake trails (trail head located 2km away), Mount Cheam Peak, and Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park.

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Fruit Haven, Cawston BC

1 site · RV, Tent7 acres · Cawston, BC

Welcome to Fruit Haven! We are located in Cawston, BC. Located 7 minutes from floating on the South Similkameen river for hours! You can also simply hang out on the beach. We are also 7 minutes from Barcelo Canyon where you can hike for hours or days. Restaurants, markets, and vineyards are all within walking distance. Located just 8kms South East of Keremeos, and 36km west of Osoyoos, Cawston is known as the Organic Farm Capital of Canada. Cawston has hot summers, cool nights and powerful winds. We are also close to several wineries! With the hot summers, cool nights and powerful winds, the wines made here burst with the taste of the Similkameen Valley, thanks to the small farms and winemakers that are dedicated to creating quality, award-winning wine. As you can tell, the activities nearby are endless! We look forward to hosting you.

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Pineview camping

9 sites · Lodging2 acres · Penticton, BC

We have 2 acres above the Similkameen river with awesome views of the surrounding mountains. We offer fishing and hunting licences as well as local arts and crafts in our little store. A picnic table and fire pit are at the site as well we offer ice and firewood for sale. The river is a short walk down the path where there is a large area to swim,fish or just relax. The Historic town of Hedley is just a 2 minute drive west bound and Princeton is 20 mins away.

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Hidden Creek Rabbit Farm

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Merritt, BC

See you in 2025! we unfortunately learned last year that folks could not get up our steeper dri\/eway after the frost and snow started. As we are already getting below freezing temperatures so will be draining our trailers now so no more camping till the spring thaw. yet if you think you could get here w/your own equipment send us a shout and we will try to accommodate you :o] We are 8 minutes north east of PRINCETON BC, or an hour south of Aspen Grove BC. Define ourselves as a Christian couple and a rabbit farm, that would like to share our area with people who enjoy getting into the forest. We do not have dogs, cats or other outside pets so we frequently see deer grazing on our landings. Our property is located 28 Km off the main Hwy 5A on a highways maintained gravel road, some potholes exist! Though we have 3 camping options to choose from, we will block off 2 so whomever books first has the entire site to themselves- and can make check in and check out times flexible. Camping options are a larger 24 ' Rv for families or groups that sleeps up to 6/ a smaller 22' RV trailer for singles or couples sleeps 3. In addition to the RV we have on grid and an off grid areas for tenting, your RV's or van-life if preferred. Our driveway climbs up 100 meters off Summers Cr Rd and is quite secluded. The camping area is like a triangle- a narrow driveway over our creek that opens to a landing 100 feet long and 50 feet wide at the opposite end. Beyond the landing we are all hills and valleys with LOTS of rocky areas to explore, the terrain is uneven so bring sturdy hiking boots. Our small Hidden Creek runs through the property and you can hear it at night. We have also developed 2 hiking trails -one 3 km and one 9 km, both follow our creek to the top of our mountain- that you can explore independently or join a guided hike. After your hike enjoy a soak in our mineral filled hot tub- yet please no soaps or shampoos- hot tubs are not like a Jacuzzi. A Jacuzzi might tolerate such chemicals and just fill up with fun bubbles, but hot tubs are different. The motors and filters might get clogged and ruin the tub. We fill the tub with spring water from our creek and we only add Epson salts. We also have a few older bikes you can use to ride to the beautiful 7 km long Missezula lake, 3 kms north. Or rent our 16' canoe/ life jackets included/ to go out on the lake. Missezula Lake is one of our favorite summer places to cool off! Princeton area is renown for Copper Mining and we have many green rocks on the ground everywhere that are copper! We have been told there are also a few old mining caves on, or above our property, we have so far located one.

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Hammock Ranch

1 site · Tent20 acres · Princeton, BC

A hike through the woods will afford many opportunities to discover secret spots carved out of the wilderness with private views of the lake and surrounding properties. The rare wildlife around includes bobcats, bears, cougars, deer, elk and the occasional wolf. Ermine, rabbits and grouse are also common sightings

The best camping near EC Manning Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

Set in the heart of the Cascades, EC Manning Provincial Park encompasses 83,671 hectares of forests, mountains, rivers, and lakes, as well as a ski resort. Trails range from easy day hikes to multi-day backpacking trails, including a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Renowned for alpine wildflowers, the park starts to see blooms in early spring with a peak in late July. A range of summer activities, guided hikes, and events draw campers to over 400 campsites divided between four drive-in, 10 hike-in, one ride-in, and three group campgrounds. Basic services include pit toilets and hand pumps for water. EC Manning Provincial Park is the traditional territory of the Upper Similkameen and the Sto:Lo Nations.

Notable campgrounds

Best for families: Lightning Lake Campground has showers, flush toilets, and a playground, plus boat rentals and amphitheatre programs.
Best for wildflowers: Poland Lake Campground is near an eight-kilometre hike through fields of wildflowers to a serene mountain lake.
Best for groups: The Lone Duck group site offers private space for 15 or more campers, as well as a shelter with picnic tables and a wood stove.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Reservations are available through BC Parks’ Discover Camping website for dates between May 15 and September.
Lightning Lake Campground is 100% reservable in advance, while Coldspring and Mule Deer campgrounds are about 50% reservable and 50% first-come, first-served. Hampton Campground is 80% reservable.
Try to secure any weekend or holiday spots as far in advance as possible using the online booking system.
Backcountry sites require permits purchased in advance.

When to go

EC Manning Provincial Park is open for camping year-round, though only limited drive-in camping is available outside of the summer season (mid-May to October). Much of the park is in the alpine, meaning there can be snow through June. Think about booking a stay between mid-June and late-July for the best wildflowers (though this will also be the busiest time in the park).

Know before you go

Manning Park runs a wide range of visitor programs including interpretive walks, the Jerry’s Rangers program for kids; evening amphitheatre entertainment, and a guest speakers series.
Manning Park Resort offers basic shopping and restaurants.
Campers should be fairly self-sufficient, as the centre of the park is located 68 kilometres east of Hope and 68 kilometres west of Princeton.
Mobile phone service is intermittent in the park.
There are some barrier-free toilets and trails at Lightning Lake Campground.