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Your Home in Nature: Vancouver Island Camping & RV Park
Established as a premier destination on Vancouver Island, Living Forest Campground & RV Park offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Our 53-acre property features over 300 campsites with diverse options including oceanside, forested, and riverside locations, all designed to accommodate RVs, tents, and group gatherings. We provide full-service RV sites with 30/50 amp hookups, sewer access, and high-speed Wi-Fi, complemented by recreational facilities like kayaking, hiking trails, and sports courts.Our seasonal Living Forest Cafe serves gourmet coffee and meals with panoramic water views, while our proximity to Nanaimo ensures easy access to urban conveniences. Recognized by USA Today as one of British Columbia's top camping destinations, we combine the tranquility of nature with the comforts of home, making us the ideal base for exploring Vancouver Island's attractions.
Services
RV Sites
Tent Camping
Kayak Rentals
Wi-Fi Access
Seasonal Cafe
Recreational Facilities
Highlights and features
- We offer 300+ diverse campsites with ocean, forest, and river views.
- Our park features direct access to paddling, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
- We provide modern amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi and full-service RV sites.
- Our seasonal cafe serves gourmet meals with stunning waterfront vistas.
- We're recognized as one of BC's top two campgrounds by USA Today.
What people say
Stunning ocean views
Clean facilities
Excellent location
Peaceful atmosphere
Great hiking trails
Services
RV Sites
Our RV sites accommodate vehicles of all sizes with 30/50 amp electrical hookups, sewer access, and water connections. Choose from oceanside, forested, or riverside locations with varying service levels. All sites include fire rings and picnic tables for guest comfort.
Tent Camping
Designated tent areas provide a rustic outdoor experience with access to modern amenities. Three distinct zones - Riverview, Riverside, and Forested - offer different natural settings while maintaining proximity to washrooms and recreational facilities.
Kayak Rentals
Seasonal kayak rentals allow exploration of the Nanaimo River and surrounding waterways. Guests can launch personal watercraft or rent equipment for guided tours. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided with all rentals.
Seasonal Cafe
The Living Forest Cafe serves gourmet coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and ice cream during peak seasons. The outdoor deck offers panoramic water views, with free Wi-Fi access and laptop charging stations available for guests.
Recreational Facilities
Our park features sports courts, game rooms, playgrounds, and over 5 miles of hiking/biking trails. Additional amenities include a library, bocce court, and adventure playground, catering to both active and relaxed vacation styles.
Questions
What are your check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available after 1:00 PM, and check-out is required by 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed in the park?
Yes, pets are welcome but must remain leashed and non-aggressive. Please clean up after them.
Do you offer Wi-Fi access?
Yes, we provide free Wi-Fi in common areas and pay service in many campsites.
Can I rent kayaks or canoes?
Yes, we offer seasonal kayak and canoe rentals for exploring the Nanaimo River.
Are there recreational facilities available?
Yes, we feature sports courts, playgrounds, game rooms, and over 50 acres of trails for hiking and biking.
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Reviews (7)
Heidi Kulcheski
Dec 11, 2021
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Here in December what a beautiful spot, the ocean view is really amazing and I watched eagles and a huge variety of water birds as well as the sea otters play, just delightful. Well organized-reasonable long term and daily rates, hot showers and laundry. Nice and clean and well cared for. Very friendly. My only complaint would be that some residents don't leash their dogs as required. Also there is a small mall within walking distance so access to groc and liquor store, drugstore, post office, Rona, restaurants etc, very convenient. Will most definitely be back.
Ralph Fuhrmann
Nov 19, 2021
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Large well kept park, mix of long and short term. Big RVs to tents. Great little trail system to explore. View sites see the estuary, so you get a mix of water and grassy, tidal views depending on the tide. Lots of birds to watch. Seals and otters too. Paid WiFi is OK, but if you have good cell service/reception at your site, it will be faster than the wifi.
Ruth Anne Taves
Oct 28, 2021
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Excellent, well-run campground. Some spaces are small; so be sure to check that it will have room for all your equipment. The views are beautiful and the tiered campsites mean that some further back still get good views through the trees. We were camping in T25 right at the front and loved it.
Joel Girard
Oct 02, 2021
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Gorgeous campground! 12 mins from the Duke Point Ferry situated where the river meets the ocean, this campground was perfect for us. Very quiet with large sites and lots of privacy. They don't allow outside music which is first for us and potentially a deal breaker for some. The roads aren't one-way which I think they need to be as it's too narrow for 2 passing RV's and when I talked to someone who works there, they said they hear that a lot but have no plans on changing it. I ended up leaving right at 11a to avoid running into another RV which would force one of us to drive backwards. It's also
K. & J. H.
Sep 14, 2021
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Super wonderful experience, beautiful sunsets, awesome Cafe, great coffee and icecream, great prices. In a great location. Love that there's a laundry facility( well maintained), (love that they also sell propane on site, very helpful) well laid out, love their garbage set up, easy to use and so many options for kids, adults alike. Great people and family run, see them cleaning multiple times while I was there, excellent family oriented campground. The only thing I would have to say is that, there was some very loud people there that stayed up until past midnight, like you could hear them loud
Michael G.
Aug 30, 2021
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Lots of spaces in between sites for RV's, trailers or campers. Most sites also have plants/trees/vegetation for privacy. Some sites with an ocean view are always fully booked, though there is a short trail that gives you a fantastic view of the water especially at sunset.
Dawn
Aug 24, 2021
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Great experience. We were in the forest tent sites which arent as private as we hoped. Lovely views, nice walking trail, and good swimming beach. Super family friendly - pleasant staff, good cafe - my kids loved it! The campgrounds are clean and the showers are hot. Will be back!
