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Take this quiz to discover which local campground ticks all your outdoor adventure boxes
Camping season is upon us once again, but deciding on which park is right for you—sight unseen—can be stressful. We’ve compiled five awesome campgrounds (all under an hour-and-a-half drive from Vancouver) and highlighted some of their best features.
So before you pack up the car, take this quiz and help narrow down where you should set up camp this season…
MOSTLY A’S: I WANT IT ALLGolden Ears Provincial ParkFacebook/BC Parks (Golden Ears)Golden Ears has a huge campground (actually three, plus backcountry) in one of the largest parks in the province. Alouette Lake provides endless activities both on the water and at the beach. It’s always very busy, especially on long weekends, and there isn’t much privacy—but if you have kids or just want to have fun and constant access to water, this is a safe bet.
MOSTLY B’S: I’M SEEKING PEACE AND QUIETRolley Lake Provincial ParkBC Parks/Rolley Lake Provincial ParkLess than an hour’s drive from Vancouver, Rolley Lake is not exactly a remote campground, and while close to Golden Ears, it’s much quieter. The campgrounds are a short distance away from the beach and day-use areas, so your site will be nice and serene. There is a trail where you can hike around the lake itself and a small waterfall nearby. Also, no powerboats are allowed here, so your float or paddle will be undisturbed.
MOSTLY C’S: I NEED SOME OFF-ROADING ACTIONRocky Point (& Rock Creek) Recreation Sites, Stave Lake Stave LakeThere are a few campgrounds on Stave Lake that are great if you want to spend your daytime bombing around on your ATV. Rocky Point is particularly busy with adventure-seekers, but you could also try Rock Creek. Rocky Point is right on the water and Rock Creek is by, well, a creek. The road in is rough, but if this is your preferred version of camping, that shouldn’t be a problem. MOSTLY D’S: I WANT TO FLOAT THE DAY AWAYCat Lake Recreation SiteCat LakeCat Lake is definitely unique, being entirely first-come, first-served (get there early or ahead of people on the weekend), and you have to hike your gear in. But once you’re set up on one of the sites that surround the lake, put air in your floatie and get out on the water. There are also beach areas and docks that you can hang out at as well if you prefer to stay on land. Technically you can also fish in this lake, but you’ll have to get up pretty early, as the lake is busy all day long.
MOSTLY E’S: I PLAN TO SWIM, HIKE AND PLAYAlice Lake Provincial Park BC Parks/Alice LakeOne of the best and busiest swimming lakes in the area, Alice Lake has a lot of fun to offer. If you want a smaller version of something like Golden Ears, this is a great spot. There are large beach areas and floating docks, as well as a ton of hikes in and around the park for both hiking and biking. There is a large, but not too large, campground, including some walk-in sites, and sites with electrical hook-ups if you don’t want to rough it too much.