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June 30, 2026

Camping and Glamping in the Kootenay

Whether you’re packing just a duffel bag or loading up the entire RV, there’s a perfect way to sleep under the stars. Bring your own RV or elevate your camping experience with a unique glamping stay – from cozy canvas tents and soft-walled treehouses to yurts and charming tiny homes. However you like to camp, there’s an adventure waiting for you.

Boulder Mountain Resort

Boulder Mountain Resort, in Revelstoke is now year-round. They offer Full-service RV Sites, Glamping Tents, GEO Domes, Tents and Cabins/Suites with free fibre optic WI-FI. Guests have access to their new washroom facilities, with flush toilets and complimentary hot showers. A covered outdoor hot tub is also available for your enjoyment. 

Many glamping options at Boulder Mountain Resort, photo by Mitch Winton

Black Sheep Camp Kootenay River

Black Sheep Camp Kootenay River is located alongside its scenic shores (Kootenay River) in Canal Flats. The campground offers boundless access to recreation and is minutes from the pristine shores of Columbia Lake and the village amenities. There are 26 full-service sites, and many unserviced and secluded sites among ponderosa pines. The property also offers a number of glamping tents.

Kootenay River views, photo by Black Sheep Camp

Canyon Hot Springs Resort

Location a short drive (25-minutes) east of Revelstoke, Canyon Hot Springs Resort is a picturesque 40-hectare (100-acre) retreat offering RV/Camping and cabin/lodges accommodations and rejuvenating natural hot springs, providing the perfect setting to relax and reconnect with nature.

With more than 100 private campsites for both tenting and RV camping, guests can relax beneath the forest canopy while enjoying the soothing sounds of the nearby mountain stream. For special occasions, a private section of the campground is available to reserve, making it an ideal setting for weddings, family reunions, and group gatherings.

Columbia Wetlands Outpost

Uniquely positioned between the Columbia River wetlands and the majestic Canadian Rockies, the Columbia Wetlands Outpost, south of Golden, is your private getaway offering self-catered staying options – from the lodge to a cozy farmhouse suite to a secluded cabin to tenting/trailer camping. Along with enjoying a tranquil stay, they encourage you to discover the breathtaking wetlands with their fleet of canoes, kayaks, or stand-up paddle boards rentals.

Wetland float, photo courtesy of Columbia Wetland Adventures

Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort

Surrounded by the beauty of the forest, the resort features three mineral hot pools ranging in temperature from 40°C (104°F) to an invigorating 8°C (46°F) cold plunge, with a fourth seasonal pool available from May through October. Conveniently located along the Trans-Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Sicamous, Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort is the perfect place to unwind or embark on your next adventure. Stay in a cozy forest cabin or spacious RV/campsite and enjoy a peaceful retreat immersed in nature.

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a couples’ escape, or a camping adventure, the resort offers a variety of accommodations just steps from the hot pools and resort amenities.

Photo courtesy of Crazy Creek Hot Pools Resort

Fairmont Hot Springs RV Resort

Unwind in Canada’s largest natural hot springs pools with daily allotted access times, which allows our team to ensure health & safety protocols, and offers you a relaxing, safe atmosphere to soak and swim. Spend your day outside! Explore our wide-open spaces with over 50-kms of hiking trails, elevate your sense at Mineral Mountain Ziplines, play a round of golf or enjoy a family-friendly game of mini-golf.

Recognized as the highest-rated Good Sam RV resort in British Columbia, Fairmont Hot Springs RV Resort offers a choice between 190 breathtaking RV sites to chose from. And, in addition to its resort rooms, they offers a selection of cottages and cabins that provide the perfect blend of privacy and family-friendly comfort. Nestled in a peaceful mountainside setting, these accommodations are just a short walk from the resort’s amenities, offering a relaxing retreat surrounded by nature.

Aerial view of Fairmont Hot Spring RV Resort, photo by Mitch Winton

Fernie RV Resort

Their Forest-side Yurts are furnished with a queen bunk-bed and twin trundle daybed, electrical services, a fire ring and picnic table. The RV Resort also offers 97 fully serviced RV sites, 26 of which will be pull-through, well as a tenting area. The resort has an ideal location convenient to all the city amenities and nestled between the Elk River, Fernie Golf Club and a popular beach at Maiden Lake.

Ten luxury RVs are available for both nightly and weekly rentals. These exclusive units are designed with climate-controlled interiors and come equipped with comprehensive amenities, including fully-fledged kitchens and top-tier entertainment systems featuring smart TVs and fireplaces. Bathrooms are furnished with showers for your comfort. Furthermore, we provide linens for all bedrooms and double occupancy towels, with the opportunity to request additional towels if required.

Fernie RV Resort, photo by Mitch Winton

Kokanee Chalets, RV Park & Campground

Located approximately one hour north of Creston on the eastern shore of Kootenay Lake near Crawford Bay, Kokanee Chalets offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of the East Shore. Nestled among towering cedar forests, this charming and rustic resort features spacious three-bedroom chalets, comfortable motel accommodations, and the RV Park & Campground.

Whether planning a relaxing getaway, a golf vacation, or a memorable family reunion, Kokanee Chalets provides the perfect setting. With easy access, scenic nature trails, towering trees, and nearby sandy beaches, guests can enjoy a true escape into nature while creating lasting memories.

Photo courtesy of Kokanee Chalets, RV Park & Campground

Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets & Campground 

Relax in one of the comfy Cedar Chalets or spacious creekside RV & tenting campground – just steps away from the hot spring pools. Be sure to make your reservations early as it’s a ‘hot spot’ for camping. Enjoy your stay at the comfortable, Cedar Chalets. In the summer you can stay in their RV Resort & Campground beside the Kuskanax Creek.

Enjoy a soothing soak at Nakusp Hot Springs, photo by Mitch Winton

Raven’s Nest Resort & Campground

Located just 4-km north of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, on the Akisknuk First Nation in the Columbia Valley, Raven’s Nest Resort offers off-grid, solar-powered log cabins overlook the stunning Columbia Valley Wetlands, providing a peaceful retreat in nature. Each cabin features a private deck with a BBQ, picnic table, and fire ring, creating the perfect setting to relax while taking in sweeping views of the wetlands and surrounding valley.

Their spacious campsites are thoughtfully situated among mature trees, offering a balance of sun and shade along with essential amenities for a comfortable stay and their newly added glamping domes, are also eco-friendly. It’s also home home to the area’s newest 18-hole disc golf course.

Photo courtesy of Raven’s Nest Resort & Campground

Snowforest Campground

Located at the gateway to the Meadows in the Sky Parkway in Mount Revelstoke National Park, Snowforest Campground is just 5-km from downtown Revelstoke. The campground features a variety of camping options, including spacious pull-through RV sites with electrical service, all set within a beautiful cedar-hemlock rainforest.

Get super-cozy in a MicrOcube – a 10-m2 cabin equipped with: a double bed (54 in.) for 2 people with waterproof mattress, storage space under bed, two small nightstands, one USB port for charging electronic devices, indoor and outdoor lighting, picnic table, two patio chairs and a small table, and a fire pit. With direct access to the park’s lower mountain trail network, Snowforest provides an ideal basecamp for exploring the area’s scenic viewpoints, hiking trails, and natural beauty.

Snow Forest’s MicOcube, photo by Zoya Lynch | Courtesy of Parks Canada

St. Eugene KOA Campground

Located on the grounds of the resort (full-service hotel, casino & 18-hole championship golf course). The spacious KOA campground, near Cranbrook, alongside the St. Mary River, offers RV sites (114) including electric hookups, with pull throughs, showers and tenting. RV Guests have access to the Resort’s outdoor swimming pool, a full-sized water & splash park and recreations activities (including a games room, basketball, bocce, horseshoes, badminton, playground & more). Campground amenities includes a snack bar, firepits, picnic tables, laundry facilities, convenience store/gas station, walking trail and dog park.

Don’t have an RV? They have fully-equipped trailer rentals for your forthcoming journey. It caters comfortably to a party of four, featuring a luxuriously queen-sized bed, supplemented by two twin bunk beds. Immerse yourself in the glamorous side of outdoor adventure, without having to own you own RV.

There glamping option is a Tiny Cabin with a deck and patio furniture. The cabin has two single beds in the loft (a great sleeping option for small children) and a queen futon on main floor. The Tiny Cabin has 1/2 bath, kitchen sink and microwave, A/C, heat, cable tv, internet and a fire-pit.

St. Eugene KOA Journey takes an evening stroll, photo by Kari Medig

Here’s a full list of our GLAMPING and RV/Camping options in the Kootenay Rockies.

 

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