Verified outdoor escapes in southwest British Columbia
Campgrounds within 100 km of Vancouver
Compare camping places within 100 km straight-line distance of downtown Vancouver. Actual driving distance and travel time can be substantially longer.
How this camping shortlist is selected
Every result is a camping record within 100 km straight-line distance of downtown Vancouver. This is a consistent geographic radius, not driving distance or travel time.
Use the access notes and linked source to check whether the route requires a ferry, reservation, permit or higher-clearance vehicle.
Explore camping within 100 km of Vancouver
46 verified places
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Capilano River RV Park
Activities: RV camping and limited tent camping
Access: Drive; check operator availability and rules
Nearest area: West Vancouver
5 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv, Tent
GPS: 49.32276, -123.13238
Get directions Source: Capilano River RV Park (operator)
Verified 2026-08-09
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hiking + camping
Cypress Park
Activities: Mountain hiking, viewpoints, backcountry camping
Access: Drive; check seasonal road and parking rules
Nearest area: West Vancouver
14 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Backcountry
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.39610, -123.20420
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Burnaby Cariboo RV Park and Campground
Activities: RV and urban campground stays
Access: Drive; SkyTrain connection nearby; check operator availability
Nearest area: Burnaby
16 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv
GPS: 49.24902, -122.91102
Get directions Source: Burnaby Cariboo RV Park (operator)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Anmore Camp & RV Park
Activities: Tent and RV camping
Access: Drive; check operator availability and rules
Nearest area: Anmore
20 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv, Tent
GPS: 49.31859, -122.85571
Get directions Source: Anmore Camp & RV Park (operator)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Ramillies Channel Marine Site (Gambier Island)
Activities: Camping, Viewing, Kayaking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 5 campsites
30 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Tent
GPS: 49.50557, -123.34471
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Porteau Cove Park
Activities: Camping, shoreline walking, diving
Access: Drive on Highway 99; reservations may apply
Nearest area: Porteau
32 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.55615, -123.23894
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Thornbrough Point Marine Site
Activities: Camping, Viewing, Kayaking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 5 campsites
35 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.55581, -123.36246
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Islet View Marine Site
Activities: Camping, Viewing, Kayaking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 6 campsites
36 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.58238, -123.29639
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Bain Creek
Activities: Camping, Viewing, Kayaking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 6 campsites
37 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.54248, -123.43026
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Zorro Bay Marine Site
Activities: Beach Activities, Swimming & Bathing, Camping
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 9 campsites
37 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Tent
GPS: 49.60231, -123.25855
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Edgewater Bar Campground
Activities: Camping, river access
Access: Drive; reservation and gate rules apply
Nearest area: Langley · 38 campsites
38 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Reservation or permit rule noted · verify current requirements
GPS: 49.20826, -122.61603
Get directions Source: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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hiking + camping
Pinecone Burke Park
Activities: Wilderness hiking and backcountry camping
Access: Remote access; check route, road and backcountry conditions
Nearest area: Coquitlam
42 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Backcountry
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.52001, -122.66408
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Tantalus Landing Marine Site
Activities: Camping, Viewing, Kayaking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SEA TO SKY MARINE TRAIL IN HOWE SOUND · 7 campsites
44 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.67640, -123.21977
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Stawamus Chief Park
Activities: Steep summit hiking, viewpoints and climbing
Access: Drive on Highway 99; check parking and trail advisories
Nearest area: Squamish
45 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.68949, -123.13381
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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hiking + camping
Watersprite Lake
Activities: Hiking
Access: Non-Motorized
Nearest area: SQUAMISH · 17 campsites
52 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.73097, -122.89598
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Rolley Lake Park
Activities: Lake loop, waterfall trail and camping
Access: Drive; reservations and seasonal rules may apply
Nearest area: Mission
53 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.24303, -122.38845
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Rock Creek
Activities: Trail Bike Riding – Motorized, Four Wheel Driving, Camping
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: MISSION · 50 campsites
56 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv
GPS: 49.28778, -122.35402
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Alice Lake Park
Activities: Lake loops, forest hiking and camping
Access: Drive; reservations and seasonal rules may apply
Nearest area: Squamish
56 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.78435, -123.11836
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Lower Kearsley
Activities: Boating, Kayaking, Beach Activities
Access: Motorhome
Nearest area: MISSION · 72 campsites
57 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv, Tent
GPS: 49.29211, -122.32934
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Cat Lake
Activities: Camping, angling, swimming
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: SQUAMISH · 48 campsites
58 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.80180, -123.10978
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Sayres Lake
Activities: Boating, Hiking, Angling
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: MISSION · 40 campsites
58 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Tent
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.31608, -122.32571
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Golden Ears Park
Activities: Hiking, frontcountry camping, backcountry camping
Access: Drive; day-use pass or reservation rules may apply
Nearest area: Maple Ridge
58 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Backcountry
Reservation or permit rule noted · verify current requirements
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.48788, -122.38530
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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Rocky Point
Activities: Camping
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: MISSION · 30 campsites
58 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.31072, -122.32159
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Levette Lake
Activities: Picnicking, Hiking, Beach Activities
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: SQUAMISH · 9 campsites
61 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.83343, -123.18462
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Kenyon Lake
Activities: Canoeing, Angling, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: MISSION · 1 campsites
65 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.40270, -122.24191
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Chek Canyon Climbing Site
Activities: Four Wheel Driving, Camping, Climbing
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: SQUAMISH · 32 campsites
70 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.90762, -123.15902
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Squamish Riverside Campsite
Activities: Beach Activities, Camping, Angling
Access: Motorhome
Nearest area: SQUAMISH · 9 campsites
71 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv, Tent
GPS: 49.91499, -123.29446
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Garibaldi Park — Rubble Creek Trailhead
Activities: Mountain hiking and backcountry camping access
Access: Drive; permits, reservations or day-use passes may apply
Nearest area: Sea to Sky
75 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Backcountry
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.95775, -123.12026
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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hiking + camping
Sloquet Hot Springs
Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 20 campsites
76 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.73009, -122.32743
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Skwellepil Creek
Activities: Beach Activities, Angling, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 10 campsites
82 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.44787, -122.02269
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Chehalis River
Activities: Angling, Canoeing, Camping
Access: Motorhome
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 57 campsites
86 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv
GPS: 49.29635, -121.93745
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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camping + hiking
Cal-Cheak
Activities: Hiking, kayaking, mountain biking
Access: Motorhome
Nearest area: WHISTLER · 63 campsites
87 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 50.06444, -123.10060
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Cultus Lake Park
Activities: Lake, forest hiking and camping
Access: Drive; reservations and seasonal rules may apply
Nearest area: Cultus Lake
88 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.03058, -121.97564
Get directions Source: BC Parks (government)
Verified 2026-08-09
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camping + hiking
Weaver Lake
Activities: Hiking, boating, canoeing
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 38 campsites
91 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.34707, -121.86848
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Grace Lake
Activities: Trail Bike Riding – Motorized, Snowmobiling, Canoeing
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 10 campsites
91 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.33214, -121.86443
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Weaver Lake Group Site
Activities: Picnicking, Kayaking, Canoeing
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 10 campsites
91 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Tent
GPS: 49.35343, -121.86455
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Wolf Lake
Activities: Angling, Camping
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 3 campsites
92 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.32792, -121.86000
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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FRANCIS LAKE
Activities: Canoeing, Angling, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 4 campsites
92 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.34304, -121.85070
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Hideaway
Activities: Angling, Camping
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: SQUAMISH
93 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Tent
GPS: 50.10572, -123.37470
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Wood Lake
Activities: Kayaking, Beach Activities, Canoeing
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 35 campsites
94 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.45880, -121.85748
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Twenty Mile Bay
Activities: Angling, beach activities
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON · 59 campsites
94 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.53630, -121.87904
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Squamish-Elaho Recreation Site
Activities: Angling, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: SQUAMISH
94 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 50.11343, -123.38724
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Long Island Bay
Activities: Boating, Camping
Access: Motorized
Nearest area: WEST HARRISON
96 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.47878, -121.83534
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Tamihi Creek
Activities: Trail Bike Riding – Motorized, Horseback Riding, Hiking
Access: Motorhome
Nearest area: CHILLIWACK · 116 campsites
96 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Camping type explicitly noted: Rv
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.07083, -121.83929
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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hiking + camping
Allison Pool
Activities: Kayaking, Hiking, Angling
Access: 2 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: CHILLIWACK · 7 campsites
98 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
Difficulty, length and elevation are not standardized · check the source
GPS: 49.07792, -121.81004
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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Cascade Peninsula
Activities: Canoeing, Boating, Camping
Access: 4 Wheel Drive
Nearest area: EAST HARRISON · 25 campsites
99 km from downtown Vancouver (straight-line)
GPS: 49.43888, -121.77715
Get directions Source: Recreation Sites Subset — Province of British Columbia (government)
Verified 2026-08-07
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