Fav Camping Spots
Cycle Touring Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island & the Sunshine Coast have countless incredible camping options. Sometimes, the highlight of riding trips is getting a few days out camping at a favourite lake, river, seaside stretch or hiking trail.
I've tried to pick a mix of campsite types and areas here, from full service, to nothing more than a clearing and a lake. I'm not that swayed by the most comfortable facilities - though a good shower and a picnic table are always welcome - more by sites in beautiful, often remote settings. Inspiring rides to reach places can be an influence (this is a riding website!).
It's been a challenge to choose the campgrounds here from so many options. I ended up adding another page of Honourable Mention Fav campgrounds. And beyond these, you'll find countless other great campgrounds out there, all through the region.
Here's how to navigate this camping section, and jump to fav campgrounds (and more):
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For a regional overview, there's a map showing all Fav campgrounds. Under the map, the Favs are listed alphabetically, with links to detailed pages for each.
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Following the map are thumbnails with links. These mostly go to different Fav campgrounds, with a few added info pages:
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the first thumbnail (Camping & cycle touring) is an intro discussion on camping & the different types of options you can find on Van Isle & the Sunshine Coast.
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After the last Fav campground, there's a thumbnail linking to a list (with short descriptions) of yet more - Honourable Mention - campgrounds.
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There's a page about avoiding camping alongside partiers - Party time ....
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Finally, the bottom thumbnail is a link to a page of Map thumbnails, in case you'd like to toggle through different maps.
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I've included lots of photos to give you a first hand view of what to expect.
If you are interested in some thoughts and preferences on tents, camping stoves, water purification, or staying dry & warm, check out the 'My bikes & gear' section.
Links for buttons in above map - click to jump to detailed ride pages
Or use the list box (thumbnails) following, with ride summaries & pics for each link
Or click to go back to Maps & Links Central