This was a MOST useful video for those of us not from BC but who plan to return there. Have you visited Beauvais Lake PP yet? Buried in a forest with a mix of interesting trails (mind the bears) and a nice lake. Well maintained, excellent camp hosts, water & pit toilets. Some spaces reserved while others FCFS. We found it more agreeable than the somewhat exposed Kikomum Creek PP, and nearby Pincher Creek has the stores one needs. I'll need to replay this video and capture the details! Thank you.
Glad you found useful! Yes, we were at Beauvais Lake the previous year. We really enjoy southern Alberta parks! Often the parks along the BC coast are are heavily forested, so we really enjoy more open campsites when we can find them, albeit not if too hot out.
Times change! That SunPeaks RV spot is where I used to setup my downhill bike. It was just a big, open parking area. For $1.00 I could shower at their pool facility. B/c they didn't have RV sites, I would stay at Paul Lake close to Kamloops. Locals couldn't believe I would drive all the way to SunPeaks, from Toronto, just to downhill bike there. And, yes, black bears on the trails have the right of way :-) I believe Nancy Greene is still a part owner of SunPeaks.
Paul Lake is a great spot to stay, but also handy to be right at the mountain. We saw a few bears early the next morning, but they scooted away when they noticed us, but yes, they do have the right of way! That would be a long drive, but some interesting spots along the way. Be safe and be well! 🚐
Fantastic top five! I knew you would like Sunpeaks. Thx for reminding us that we need to get to some of your 2020 top five. We stuck closer to home and explored forest service roads.
Yes it is going great. Just went to Squamish last weekend with him (Westfalia). There are great site at stave lake for a suggestion. The road isn’t that rough considering you went to a Birkenhead. Btw, thx for the mentioning what campground have water/sewer etc. It’s very helpful.
Good luck with the battery / electrical issues - I hope you get a positive resolution soon. Loved this Top Five for 2020 video and took notes for the future. Really enjoyed it and thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you...feeling like we may need some luck! You can always send us an email at Hikenrv@gmail.com if your notes need to be enhanced. Be safe and be well!
Cross Canada, took 3 months...do it! Northern BC, been there, will return. Do it! Do not overlook the Yukon and/or NWT. We live on northern Vancouver Island and every time we hit a Rec site or park we high lite it in our Backwoods Map Book. Been here for 20 years and still haven't done half of them! Retired now so the pace should pick up. We keep being drawn back to old favourites. I appreciate you two more than you might think...its a pleasure to watch your adventures. Keep well.
Thank you for the reviews.enjoy watching where you will be next.only 11 years til retirement .lol..for now will do some local, when the craziness settles down. .until I'm 65..I will just live vicariously through you 2 for now😉
I hope you are both keeping well.We are in another lockdown, so quite restricted from going too far and driving is not encouraged, apart from a few walks close to where we live, we are tied to the house. Seeing your recent video and the stunning countryside does lift the spirit and helps to think about taking trips when we can get back to normality.I am looking forward to your ventures during 2021 showcasing what BC has to offer those who wish to invest in a Campervan and see the spectacular countryside.Take care and best regards, Adrian.
Thanks For the comment and yes, still challenging times. Here (BC) we are under somewhat similar circumstances; some business restrictions (limits to numbers of people), typical physical distancing, no social gatherings and limit travel to local areas only. Most people are being responsible and following. We have just also introduced significant international air travel restrictions/testing for anyone arriving from outside of the country. All intended to keep our numbers remaining low. Our local medical health officer however suggests international travel probably not appropriate until the fall, which likely coincides with when most folks will have had vaccinations. So far current measures seem to be be keeping our cases from escalating , and hoping perhaps restrictions may be able to ease a bit within the province sooner than later! It would be nice to get out more again, albeit our weather largely wet and gloomy right now! Be safe and be well!
great choices !!! boss lake, the other side of the hwy 5a from lundbom and isobel lake just north of kamloops, both forestry...there is so much explore in b.c. can't do it all...i'm trying !!! i have been just about every part of the province, now i want to really explore !!!
I discovered Carp Lake provincial park in northern BC this summer. Some of the camp sites have million dollar views over the lake and your own mooring right below the site. Unlimited boating. Not much for hiking but there is a walk to several small but stunning waterfalls close by.
Love all your videos. We have a 2018 Vintsge Cruiser and have been to a few places that you have been. Porteau Cove is one of our favorites but now it is so hard to get a site. Lac le Jeune is one of our favorite places when the weather is good.
We love the look of Vintage Cruisers! Appreciate the comment, and yes, it is getting difficult to find places almost anywhere now! Wishing you safe travels!
Great tips! One thing that Covid has brought to us is the opportunity to explore close to home. We'll definitely check out Marquart Lake. The terrain looks similar to Tunkwa Lake but maybe without the wind.
Glad you found helpful! Terrain at a bit more rolling hills than at Tunkwa, a bit drier and lakes are smaller, but a wonderful area! Be safe and be well! 🚐
Hope you get your batteries and electrical problems resolved. These seem to be the hardest to fix. Our Simplicity seems to be living up to it's name....touch wood. Wish we were in B.C to go to those great recommendations of yours.
Appreciate the comment and do believe there is something to be said about keeping things simple! It will all resolve, but seems to take so much longer than expected! All these spots will be waiting for you when you can get back this way! Be safe and be well!
Happy New Year - my husband and I thought you would pick Manning Park (we knew SunPeaks would be on the list!) But great list and some new places for us so very excited for spring/summer 2021!!! Happy trails.
We really enjoyed these...just to note that Skihist suffered damage during the wildfires last summer so we are uncertain whether it will re-open in 2022. Wishing you safe travels! 🚐
Great info! Close to Vancouver I recommend Nairn Falls near Pemberton (aim for spots along the river as it nullifiies any highway/train noise). I also really enjoy Chilliwack Lake as it is close, easy to get to, and beautiful. Avoid the campgrounds near the lake and aim for Radium for more privacy. For us, 2020 was difficult to get reservations as COVID cancelled everything before June and then the massive opening for the rest of the season made it difficult to score a spot (even during the weekdays) close to home. One last one, Otter Lake. It's a beauty and so quiet. Looking forward to your 2021 adventures!
Appreciate the suggestions/tips...so close, but we have never made it to Chilliwack Lake! Yes, this year was very difficult to find spots unless you could get a bit farther afield. Thanks for watching and be safe and be well! 🚐
The Chilliwack lake campground has a shorter season and is reserve only, but there are also forest service campgrounds on the way up (ie Riverside and Thurston) which are open longer and often not full midweek or on a weekend (except long weekends).
Glad you enjoyed! At Sun Peaks it was around the 9th of August. Flowers were later than you would expect as we had quite a cool start to summer. The wildflowers in the grasslands near Merritt were mid July, again, likely a bit later than expected given the cool weather prior.
Hey! How are you doing? I'm planning to visit BC soon for ~3 months. I'm looking for finding a small RV for 1 adult (me and my mountain bike). Maybe a Class B? I'm open to both options rent or purchase. However prices are insane... more than $100 a night for renting. I'm not sure if I'm searching in the wrong places or what. Do you have any advice where to look? Best!
We aren’t really familiar with the rental market here, though have heard that it is very busy during the summer months (if that when your visit is). An internet search will turn up several options for class B vans, but there are also smaller vans (often a cargo or family van chassis) you may want to consider. Perhaps less expensive and may meet your needs. We have seen other campers in these type of vans from a company called Wicked Campers as an example (we aren’t familiar with them or their services or rates…just have seen a few). Did a quick internet search and noted several companies that offer what appears to be similar, also check out Vancouver Island, perhaps less well known local options may be available. One thing to note as well when you visit…like many places our gas prices are at record levels, so just be aware. Right now about $2.10 CDN per liter in the Vancouver area or approx $6.25 US for a gallon (usually prices are a bit lower in other areas such as the interior of BC). Hope you find something that works for you and wishing you safe travels!
Thank you and appreciate you watching! The only spot we listed in the top 5 that takes reservations is Kikomun Creek Park and you can find reservation on the Discover Camping website (www.discovercamping.ca/bccweb/). You can find EC Manning there as well. Yoho would be on the national parks website www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/reserve. Prices vary somewhat dependent on services, from $18 to over $30 with recreational sites on the low range. Sunpeaks was $25. Safe travels! 🚐
Check out two of our other videos: 4 Beaches and a Wedding and the other is RV Camping Victoria and Goldstream Park (Capital City, Two Mountains and a Trestle). There are also some nice Capital Regional District (CRD) sites near Victoria, but we haven’t stayed at any yet. Hope this helps!
This was a MOST useful video for those of us not from BC but who plan to return there. Have you visited Beauvais Lake PP yet? Buried in a forest with a mix of interesting trails (mind the bears) and a nice lake. Well maintained, excellent camp hosts, water & pit toilets. Some spaces reserved while others FCFS. We found it more agreeable than the somewhat exposed Kikomum Creek PP, and nearby Pincher Creek has the stores one needs. I'll need to replay this video and capture the details! Thank you.
Glad you found useful! Yes, we were at Beauvais Lake the previous year. We really enjoy southern Alberta parks! Often the parks along the BC coast are are heavily forested, so we really enjoy more open campsites when we can find them, albeit not if too hot out.
@Jack Tyler How are you doing today? I hope you are doing great
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together on the top five RV campgrounds.
As always a great informative video . BS & BK
Appreciate the comment and you watching!
Times change! That SunPeaks RV spot is where I used to setup my downhill bike. It was just a big, open parking area. For $1.00 I could shower at their pool facility. B/c they didn't have RV sites, I would stay at Paul Lake close to Kamloops. Locals couldn't believe I would drive all the way to SunPeaks, from Toronto, just to downhill bike there. And, yes, black bears on the trails have the right of way :-) I believe Nancy Greene is still a part owner of SunPeaks.
Paul Lake is a great spot to stay, but also handy to be right at the mountain. We saw a few bears early the next morning, but they scooted away when they noticed us, but yes, they do have the right of way! That would be a long drive, but some interesting spots along the way. Be safe and be well! 🚐
@@hikenrv Always look forward to your videos along with Henry Wang's (I'm a former scubadiver) and Slim Potatohead's. Cheers, Steve
@@ScubaSteveCanada thank you...we are fans of both!
Thanks for the tips, we will be keeping these in mind for our summer camping
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching! 🚐
Fantastic top five! I knew you would like Sunpeaks. Thx for reminding us that we need to get to some of your 2020 top five. We stuck closer to home and explored forest service roads.
Glad you enjoyed...and yes, SP was truly a great trip! Appreciated the suggestion! Hoping the ‘new’ VW Westy has worked out well!
Yes it is going great. Just went to Squamish last weekend with him (Westfalia). There are great site at stave lake for a suggestion. The road isn’t that rough considering you went to a Birkenhead. Btw, thx for the mentioning what campground have water/sewer etc. It’s very helpful.
Good luck with the battery / electrical issues - I hope you get a positive resolution soon. Loved this Top Five for 2020 video and took notes for the future. Really enjoyed it and thank you for sharing with us!
Thank you...feeling like we may need some luck! You can always send us an email at Hikenrv@gmail.com if your notes need to be enhanced. Be safe and be well!
I really enjoy your videos. Such beautiful country. Happy New Year. Be Safe!
Appreciate the comment and thank you for watching! Wishing you a wonderful 2021!🚐
Awesome video. Has helped me lots! Keep up these kind of videos!!
Glad you found helpful!
Cross Canada, took 3 months...do it! Northern BC, been there, will return. Do it! Do not overlook the Yukon and/or NWT.
We live on northern Vancouver Island and every time we hit a Rec site or park we high lite it in our Backwoods Map Book. Been here for 20 years and still haven't done half of them! Retired now so the pace should pick up. We keep being drawn back to old favourites. I appreciate you two more than you might think...its a pleasure to watch your adventures. Keep well.
All great suggestions...thank you! Like you we also get drawn back to old favorites, but do like to explore as well. Be safe and be well!
Rains means no snow, therefore warmer. Don’t complain. You can have the “sunny” prairies instead but the sun is frozen:).
Haha, a good point...winter is ‘wet’ for us, so we try to avoid for the rest of year!
Thanks for the suggested campgrounds. Looking forward to visit these campgrounds, hopefully soon.
Our pleasure! So many places, so little time! Be safe and be well!
Thank you for the reviews.enjoy watching where you will be next.only 11 years til retirement .lol..for now will do some local, when the craziness settles down. .until I'm 65..I will just live vicariously through you 2 for now😉
Thanks for the comment! Let’s hope the craziness resolves soon! Wishing you Safe travels when it does!
I hope you are both keeping well.We are in another lockdown, so quite restricted from going too far and driving is not encouraged, apart from a few walks close to where we live, we are tied to the house. Seeing your recent video and the stunning countryside does lift the spirit and helps to think about taking trips when we can get back to normality.I am looking forward to your ventures during 2021 showcasing what BC has to offer those who wish to invest in a Campervan and see the spectacular countryside.Take care and best regards, Adrian.
Thanks For the comment and yes, still challenging times. Here (BC) we are under somewhat similar circumstances; some business restrictions (limits to numbers of people), typical physical distancing, no social gatherings and limit travel to local areas only. Most people are being responsible and following. We have just also introduced significant international air travel restrictions/testing for anyone arriving from outside of the country. All intended to keep our numbers remaining low. Our local medical health officer however suggests international travel probably not appropriate until the fall, which likely coincides with when most folks will have had vaccinations. So far current measures seem to be be keeping our cases from escalating , and hoping perhaps restrictions may be able to ease a bit within the province sooner than later! It would be nice to get out more again, albeit our weather largely wet and gloomy right now! Be safe and be well!
great choices !!! boss lake, the other side of the hwy 5a from lundbom and isobel lake just north of kamloops, both forestry...there is so much explore in b.c. can't do it all...i'm trying !!! i have been just about every part of the province, now i want to really explore !!!
Haha, so much to explore, so little time! Keep trying!! We liked Boss Lake as well, but was full the weekend we went to visit. Be safe and be well! 🚐
I discovered Carp Lake provincial park in northern BC this summer. Some of the camp sites have million dollar views over the lake and your own mooring right below the site. Unlimited boating. Not much for hiking but there is a walk to several small but stunning waterfalls close by.
Thank you....we checked out the park website; looks like a great spot....adding it to the list!
Love all your videos. We have a 2018 Vintsge Cruiser and have been to a few places that you have been. Porteau Cove is one of our favorites but now it is so hard to get a site. Lac le Jeune is one of our favorite places when the weather is good.
We love the look of Vintage Cruisers! Appreciate the comment, and yes, it is getting difficult to find places almost anywhere now! Wishing you safe travels!
Great tips! One thing that Covid has brought to us is the opportunity to explore close to home. We'll definitely check out Marquart Lake. The terrain looks similar to Tunkwa Lake but maybe without the wind.
Glad you found helpful! Terrain at a bit more rolling hills than at Tunkwa, a bit drier and lakes are smaller, but a wonderful area! Be safe and be well! 🚐
Hope you get your batteries and electrical problems resolved. These seem to be the hardest to fix. Our Simplicity seems to be living up to it's name....touch wood. Wish we were in B.C to go to those great recommendations of yours.
Appreciate the comment and do believe there is something to be said about keeping things simple! It will all resolve, but seems to take so much longer than expected! All these spots will be waiting for you when you can get back this way! Be safe and be well!
Skihist is our go to campsite also. It is often sunny when it's not in Vancouver. Nancy
A great point...usually much sunnier and warmer!
Happy New Year - my husband and I thought you would pick Manning Park (we knew SunPeaks would be on the list!) But great list and some new places for us so very excited for spring/summer 2021!!! Happy trails.
Glad you found useful! And you are obviously getting to know our preferences! Be safe and be well! 🚐
Love your reviews - appreciate the maps too. Hope you get your battery/electric issues resolved.
Thank you...off to the shop on Monday! Crossing fingers!
Miss you guys!
Let’s hope for everything to improve...and some future joint trips!
Can’t wait to explore these sites :) enjoying your videos and details of the area :)
We really enjoyed these...just to note that Skihist suffered damage during the wildfires last summer so we are uncertain whether it will re-open in 2022. Wishing you safe travels! 🚐
@@hikenrv good to know 👍
Great info! Close to Vancouver I recommend Nairn Falls near Pemberton (aim for spots along the river as it nullifiies any highway/train noise). I also really enjoy Chilliwack Lake as it is close, easy to get to, and beautiful. Avoid the campgrounds near the lake and aim for Radium for more privacy. For us, 2020 was difficult to get reservations as COVID cancelled everything before June and then the massive opening for the rest of the season made it difficult to score a spot (even during the weekdays) close to home. One last one, Otter Lake. It's a beauty and so quiet. Looking forward to your 2021 adventures!
Appreciate the suggestions/tips...so close, but we have never made it to Chilliwack Lake! Yes, this year was very difficult to find spots unless you could get a bit farther afield. Thanks for watching and be safe and be well! 🚐
The Chilliwack lake campground has a shorter season and is reserve only, but there are also forest service campgrounds on the way up (ie Riverside and Thurston) which are open longer and often not full midweek or on a weekend (except long weekends).
Happy New Year! Those places all look great!
To you as well! Thanks for watching!
Great , thanks❤
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When to go to see those wild flowers in Kamloop ? Thanks for sharing .
If you mean at Marquart Lake (closer to Merritt) we were there in mid June if we recall correctly.
Beautiful!..what time of year was the wild flowers blooming for both?
Glad you enjoyed! At Sun Peaks it was around the 9th of August. Flowers were later than you would expect as we had quite a cool start to summer. The wildflowers in the grasslands near Merritt were mid July, again, likely a bit later than expected given the cool weather prior.
Happy new year 🎉 take care
Thank you! And to you as well!
Hey!
How are you doing?
I'm planning to visit BC soon for ~3 months. I'm looking for finding a small RV for 1 adult (me and my mountain bike). Maybe a Class B?
I'm open to both options rent or purchase. However prices are insane... more than $100 a night for renting. I'm not sure if I'm searching in the wrong places or what.
Do you have any advice where to look?
Best!
We aren’t really familiar with the rental market here, though have heard that it is very busy during the summer months (if that when your visit is). An internet search will turn up several options for class B vans, but there are also smaller vans (often a cargo or family van chassis) you may want to consider. Perhaps less expensive and may meet your needs. We have seen other campers in these type of vans from a company called Wicked Campers as an example (we aren’t familiar with them or their services or rates…just have seen a few). Did a quick internet search and noted several companies that offer what appears to be similar, also check out Vancouver Island, perhaps less well known local options may be available. One thing to note as well when you visit…like many places our gas prices are at record levels, so just be aware. Right now about $2.10 CDN per liter in the Vancouver area or approx $6.25 US for a gallon (usually prices are a bit lower in other areas such as the interior of BC). Hope you find something that works for you and wishing you safe travels!
Love your videos! What are the prices and how does one book a site at these places? I travel frequently between MB and AB but hope to explore BC soon.
Thank you and appreciate you watching! The only spot we listed in the top 5 that takes reservations is Kikomun Creek Park and you can find reservation on the Discover Camping website (www.discovercamping.ca/bccweb/). You can find EC Manning there as well. Yoho would be on the national parks website www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/reserve.
Prices vary somewhat dependent on services, from $18 to over $30 with recreational sites on the low range. Sunpeaks was $25. Safe travels! 🚐
Thanks so much for your quick reply and info 😊
do you have in vicotoria?
any camp sites?
Check out two of our other videos: 4 Beaches and a Wedding and the other is RV Camping Victoria and Goldstream Park (Capital City, Two Mountains and a Trestle).
There are also some nice Capital Regional District (CRD) sites near Victoria, but we haven’t stayed at any yet. Hope this helps!