I try to never visit the same campground twice!  This is because there are so many amazing places to explore in BC, and I don’t want to miss out on experiencing as much as I can.  My 3 favorite campgrounds are Mabel lake, Otter Lake and Little Qualicum falls.   

Mabel Lake Provincial Park is located in the Thompson Okanagan Region, near Lumby.  You take Hwy 6 east from Vernon to Lumby and then follow the signs turning north onto Mabel Lake Road.  The campsites are fairly big and very private.  The campground is on a sandy beach and is surrounded by lush trees.  Things to do here include watersports, fishing, swimming, biking and hiking.

Otter Lake Provincial Park is also located in the Thompson Okanagan Region, just bordering the  Vancouver Coast Region.  It is located 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A toward Tulameen.  This campground is very private with a natural setting in the trees. The Park is surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range, home to lots of wildlife including otters, beaver and red squirrel as well as, mountain goats, cougars and grizzly bears.  The Lake is great for watersports, swimming and fishing.  It can be a little cool, but very refreshing.  There are also lots of nature trails along the lake with beautiful views.

Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Campground is located in the Vancouver Island Region, 19km west of Parksville.  The campground has a River and lake nearby for lots of fun activities.  The park also has lots of walking trails with beautiful viewpoints to the impressive waterfalls.   The campsites are large and very private, like most provincial parks. If you are planning to visit any of these campgrounds in the summertime, I would definitely recommend making reservations.   Both Otter Lake and Little Qualicum Falls can be reserved through BC Parks.