There is so much to do in Nanaimo that you could spend a lifetime exploring and enjoying it there. Whether you're planning to camp in your RV for a long- or short-term vacation, you will never get bored and should take every advantage of doing whatever interests you most (and maybe something new). You get to experience island life while having plenty of forest to hike and backpack through. Kayaking, water skiing, biking, surfing and fishing are just the beginning. The city also has much to offer from live theater to fine dining.
Living Forest Oceanside RV and Campground is one of the top locations for RVers to go in Nanaimo, and for good reason. It is a third-generation, family-run campground. They say they have explored every foot of the island community and are happy to pass the knowledge on to their guests. Along with a friendly and helpful staff, Living Forest has fantastic rates, particularly if your travels take you there during the off-season. And like most RV campgrounds in Nanaimo, you can stay there for extended periods of time. Cable, Internet, water, electricity and sewage are available and there is a clubhouse complete with a grand fireplace, big-screen television and a pool table. All this, plus ocean and lakeside views, make Living Forest one of Nanaimo's gems.
Living Forest Oceanside RV and Campground
6 Maki Road
Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
V9R 6N7
250-755-1755
campingbc.com
Another family-run RV hotspot in Nanaimo is Westwood Lake RV Camping and Cabins. Some of the more popular things to do there include visiting one their safe swimming beaches, fishing and hiking on one of the many trails in the park. In addition to short- and long-term stays in your RV, they have cabins or cottages for guests to stay in. Full hookups, electric and water are all available.
Westwood Lake RV Camping and Cabins
380 Westwood Road
Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
V9R 6S5
250-753-3922
westwoodlakecampgrounds.com
Mountainaire Campground and RV Park is a 40-acre property located near the Nanaimo River. They pride themselves on providing guests with their choice of full-service RV spots or private campsites for those who wish to pitch a tent. They accommodate their family visitors by having a playground and horseshoes, and they also have cliff diving, lots of hiking and a swimming hole.
Mountainaire Campground and RV Park
1092 Spruston Road
Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
V9X 1R2
250-245-1169
mountainairervpark.com
If you can't get enough of water sports then Jingle Pot RV Park and Campground might be the perfect location for you; the park seems to attract like-minded water lovers. Because of its proximity to Johnstone Straight, there are sea kayakers roaming these parts at all times of the year. There is an abundance of marine life to see including gray and humpback whales, orca, minke, harbor seals, sea lions and harbor porpoise. RVers can also enjoy campsites with full hookups and showers and laundry facilities as well.
Jinglepot RV Park and Campgrounds
4012 Jingle Pot Road
Nanaimo, B.C. Canada
V9T 5P9
250-758-1614
