We open tent flaps to see mild, misty mornings. After coffee, the clouds blow out and it gets very hot. And there is SO much water to jump into.
If you just want to coast your car into a pretty campsite in the woods with a trunk full of sleeping bags and food, then you are looking for a "campground". Nanaimo and the surrounding Mid-Island region has a few of these places, listed below.
Nanaimo Lakes Campsite (250) 714-9525 (campsite)
35 km southwest of Nanaimo, BC
NanaimoInformation-approved! | The beautiful Nanaimo Lakes are south and west, a long drive up the Nanaimo River…
Brannen Lake Campsites and RV Park (250) 756-0404
4220 Biggs Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5P9
40 acres of trees, grass & quiet Minutes from major shopping 110 acre lakefront farm adjoining…
Fire RV Rentals (250) 323-3473
1803 Extension Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9X 1C9
We proudly provide Rv Travel Trailer rentals to Central Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo, Parksville and Duncan area.…
Jingle Pot Campsites and RV Park (250) 758-1614
4012 Jingle Pot Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 5P9
Campsites with full hookups, showers and laundry facilities.
Living Forest Oceanside Campground & RV (250) 755-1755
6 Maki Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6N7
53 acres of forested oceanfront and riverfront – 300 spacious sites – Open year round Rated as one of the…
Newcastle Island campground (250) 754-7893 (park info)
Downtown Nanaimo, BC
This is the best camping in Nanaimo, if you like the ocean and don't need to bring your car. Catch the passenger…
Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park (250) 474-1336
Parksville, BC
Great family camping 20 min north of Nanaimo (Parksville) by the ocean with good facilities and decently-private…
Rondalyn Resort and RV Park (250) 245-3227
1350 Timberlands Rd, Cassidy, BC, V9G 1L5
Secluded forested park on salmon spawning creek, 9 mi. south of Nanaimo, W. off Hwy #1 on Timberlands Rd. (1 3/4 mi.…
Westwood Lake RV Park (250) 753-3922
380 Westwood Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6S5
Right beside Westwood Lake and Mt Benson. | 9am-6pm, every day