Camping in the Kootenays, BC

Our family of 4 started our love of camping last year when we bought our first travel trailer. We purchased it in mid-July and took it out 4 times before the kids had to go back to school. We were hooked!  Ranging from Cranbrook and Kimberley in the Canadian  Rockies over to Boundary Country, Christina Lake in the South Kootenays to Kaslo and Nelson in Kootenay Lake, we loved the flexibility that RVing provides so we can explore different areas while still having the comforts of home.

The things we look for in a campground are:

• Playground for the kids
• Beach or heated pool for swimming
• Lake for fishing and/or kayaking

This year we decided to try out areas closer to home. We are so lucky to live in BC!  We decided to try out Fairmont Hot Springs, an hour and 1/2 from Cranbrook.  We didn’t stay at the resort because we wanted power hookups as well as our own firepit, and Spruce Grove RV Resort gave us that opportunity. What a beautiful site! Rugged, yet clean, with friendly staff, the campground felt outdoorsy, yet comfortable.  Sites with full hookups or sites around an island, the choice is yours!

And with the exception of the Columbia River for the lake, all of our requirements were answered! We chose a site with full hookups, but may have to forego it next time to choose a premium waterfront site overlooking the mountains. And with Fairmont Resort right next door, there are even more options for activity than just relaxing at the campsite. How about relaxing in the hot springs? The choice is yours!