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Surrounded by Nature!

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· Victoria, Capital, British Columbia · 2 acres
Hosted by Jody L.
Vehicle site
· 4 guests max
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Best RV/van spots: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Please note: we can only accommodate RV's, no tents, roof top tents, or car camping. You need to be fully self contained as there are no bathroom facilities and no nature pees! We are situated on 2 private acres completely surrounded by Elk Lake Regional Park. There are 3 generations of family living here as well as 2 dogs, a one-eyed cat, and chickens! Our campsite is in a beautiful location situated 20 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal and downtown Victoria. Access to great hiking just out your door at Elk Lake Regional Park (a 5 min walk to the beach for a swim, paddle, or fish at the nearby fishing dock) and Bear Hill Regional Park (20 min hike through fir and arbutus trees with beautiful views of the peninsula from the top). 10 minutes to Butchart gardens, with Butterfly Garden on the way. Ideal spot for campers looking to stay 1-2 nights. Great as a stopover to Tofino. Perfect for couples or groups of two, with a maximum of 4 campers. There are many wonderful farms and stands, wineries, coffee shops, and restaurants close by. Your site is a semi-private flat gravel area surrounded by fir trees. Easy access and plenty of turnaround room.A beautiful location situated 20 minutes from the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal and downtown Victoria.  PLEASE NOTE: we are an RV-only campsite. NO tents(even if with an rv) or car campers. Must have your own bathroom on board. Access to great hiking just out your door at Elk Lake Regional Park (a 5 min walk to the beach for a swim, paddle, or fish at the nearby fishing dock) and Bear Hill Regional Park (20 min hike through fir and arbutus trees with beautiful views of the peninsula from the top). 10 minutes to Butchart gardens, with Butterfly Garden on the way.  Ideal spot for campers looking to stay 1-2 nights. Great as a stopover to the rest of the island. There are many wonderful farms and stands, wineries, coffee shops, and restaurants close by. Your site is a semi-private flat gravel area surrounded by fir trees. Easy access and plenty of turnaround room.  Propane fires only, please! We have one available to add on if you'd like - please add it as an extra at the time of booking! No garbage facilities available, please pack yours out. Water for drinking only, just ask and we’ll show you where to access water. We are on a well so can't fill water tanks.
RV details
Travel trailers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans allowed
Vehicles under 26 feet allowed
Back-in site
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, and Cars
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Vehicle site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Pets allowed
On leash. Happy to accommodate pets. We do have 2 dogs and a cat as well as chickens that roam sometimes so dogs must be leashed!
No campfires
Wood fires if allowed. You are welcome to use a propane fire pit otherwise!
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Pack out your garbage and recycling please!
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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91 ratings · 76 reviews
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Craig M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
20 ft Class B · With pets
My first Hipcamp. Was as described. Fine for my 20 foot van, but would be tight for anything much bigger. Used Go Treads to level. Only interaction with host was by email and that was pleasant and helpful.
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Lyrrad N.
3 reviews
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· December 2024
18 ft campervan
Spent a lovely night in the most beautiful surroundings! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and went far above the call of duty by helping me with a jump when my vehicle battery died. Fond memories!
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Jeff M.
2 reviews
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· November 2024
25 ft Class C
Easy to find.. perfect for us and our 26’ class c with slide.. nice location..
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Patsy C.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
25 ft Class C
Great central location, very peaceful. A lovely lake nearby to walk to.
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Bob T.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
25 ft Class C · With pets
Great spot, easy access. Directions were clear, described as it was, thanks so much.
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Rebecca D.
3 reviews
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· October 2024
22 ft Class B
Our last stop on the island, we had an amazing stay at Jody’s place. I was really surprised to see some less than great reviews about it! We had a Class B camper and found the spot easy to locate and back into. The spot is nestled amongst beautiful trees at the end of Jody’s drive. You’re semi-near the house but it’s more than private enough! This was a spot where we felt super safe and comfortable. Some reviews mention noise from being near the road, it is close but we had no issue with noise. The location is super near the lake and has a lovely walk down to it. We felt welcomed without the hosts being overbearing.
Location
Victoria, Capital, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) First Nations according to
To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jody L.

Joined in October 2020
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