Alpaca Haven

99%

42 reviews

· Parksville, Nanaimo, British Columbia · 10 acres

Hosted by Roger Y.

3 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Recently moved to property to begin our new journey, this property holds an immense sense of peace and wellness, grazed by lamas and alpacas for past 2 decades &10acre farm property completely fenced in and void from predators, general public, and unwanted guests. Pockets of old cedars, ponds, forest trail and privacy. Feel at one with surrounding nature. Gated and fenced in access points for use coordinating with grazing animals. Learn more about this land: Our property is located in between Qualicum Beach and Parksville on Vancouver Island! We have a friendly, small alpaca herd and 6 blissfully friendly goats. You have the option to interact with them if you'd like! We are minutes from beautiful ocean beaches, river access, lush green trails, or the amenities of the Parksville/Qualicum Oceanside region. Parksville is one of Canada's most popular summer destinations for families. Everyone loves Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, with its beaches, tidal flats and pools, and wildlife. Quiet nights with moonlight, stars, crickets singing and owls hooting. Qualicum Airport and restaurants nearby. You'll have access to potable water from the well if needed. Pets are welcome at the discretion of property owners. Campers can expect a peaceful retreat closely located to some of Vancouver Islands' most sought off adventures, experiences, and memories.Our property is located in between Qualicum Beach and Parksville on Vancouver Island! We have a friendly, small alpaca herd and 6 blissfully friendly goats. You have the option to interact with them if you'd like! We are minutes from beautiful ocean beaches, river access, lush green trails, or the amenities of the Parksville/Qualicum Oceanside region. Parksville is one of Canada's most popular summer destinations for families. Everyone loves Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, with its beaches, tidal flats and pools, and wildlife. Quiet nights with moonlight, stars, crickets singing and owls hooting. Qualicum Airport and restaurants nearby. You'll have access to potable water from the well if needed. Pets are welcome at the discretion of property owners. Campers can expect a peaceful retreat closely located to some of Vancouver Islands' most sought off adventures, experiences, and memories.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

May rent generator inverter if needing power

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Toilet available

Pit toilet. Hidden outhouse

Pets allowed

On leash. Exceptions to be assessed as per safety/sanity of farm animals. Very stressed and afraid with aggressive loud or herding type pets.

No campfires

Regulation do not currently permit open fires. Propane stoves/pits may be optional for heating and cooking.

Potable water available

Pump or well. Clean drinkable well water from hose may be provided , encouraged to bring own water jugs if able.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. Bins located at entrance behind barn

Picnic table present

May utilize fold up chairs or bench table if needed from nearby pasture area.

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Only available near house which is not located near camp site. Info can be obtained from owner.

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

Currently groundwater level and condition of the access extremely soft and unable to get vehicles back there. Will continuously reassess as weather gets drier and spring comes near but interests and camping must be negotiated at time due to condition.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Lrg Screened popup tent (Clam Tent)rental

CA$25.00

Popup shelter tent excellent for shade, rain, insects exposure if necessary. Strong durable 20sec setup and has curtains, may be slept in in needed

6 Person Tent rental

CA$25.00

Strong and well kept 6man >6' high tent over night 1day rental if needed extra

Animal Interactionexperience

CA$7.00

Feed and bowls provided and may have supervised close socialization within outside/or inside gates with alpacas, llama, and goats. (social distancing with animal does not apply here lol). Fees greatly appreciated to pay cost of upkeep with feed.

Propane firepit with tank rental

CA$30.00

Firepit and full propane tank, Cost covers refilling of propane

99%

52 ratings · 42 reviews

Shivani M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· August 2023

Tent · With pets

The place is quaint, and the camping lot sizes are bigger - it almost feels private. There is a picnic table and a firepit set up. We loved interacting and learning about the alpacas and goats on the farm. My only feedback would be to improve the outhouse situation. There is one outhouse for 2 (or 3 campsites), it wasn't very clean and the light inside was broken during our stay. Toilet paper was provided.

Paula R.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Family friendly

Tent · With pets

I loved Roger’s camping. It’s plenty of room for tent and belongings. Roger and his wife are welcoming and friendly. My kids loved feeding the farm animals and spent time on the zip line.

Marie G.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

22 ft Class A · With kids

Roger and his family were really nice. We had a nice time at the alpaca woodland. It is quiet, just the animals are around and the family of Roger of course. The animals were funny.

Connie K.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Tent

Awesome stay! My partner and I had so much fun with Roger and his alpacas and goats. Definitely will stay there again.

Melissa H.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Peaceful spot

Tent

We had so much fun camping with the alpacas and goats. Roger is an excellent host and our spot was spacious with lots of trees for shade. The goats were so friendly and the alpacas were lovely as well. The site is driving distance to many beaches and shops but is tucked away enough that you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere.

Carina F.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Tent · With kids

This was one of the best camping experiences ever. We are animal lovers and sharing the campground with the alpacas and goats was so magical. We did the feeding animal interaction and the adults and kid had a great time. The outhouse wasn't smelly either!

Location

Parksville, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of K’ómoks, Te’mexw Treaty Association, and Snaw-naw-as First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking