Didn’t plan two months ahead? Didn’t plan two days ahead? You’re still fine. While half of BC is refreshing a booking app at midnight, trying to grab a provincial park site, the Lower North Thompson Valley still has plenty of camping resorts that are worth a call, a click, or a spontaneous detour.
Credits: Holly Louwerse
Credits: Holly Louwerse
A convenient stop for travellers looking for RV camping in the Lower North Thompson. If your dates are flexible, this is the kind of place worth checking for short-notice openings.
Located on Lac des Roches, Eagle Island Resort offers campground sites, cabins, and lake access. It’s a strong option for a last-minute fishing or lake trip.
3. High Five Diner, Motel, RV and Camping
Credits: Jonny Bierman
A practical stop for travellers moving through the valley who want a place to camp, park an RV, or stay the night along the way. It’s a good short-notice option when you want something simple and accessible. Plus, you’ll never get hungry!
Credits: Stephanie Devereaux
Johnson Lake Resort is open and offers rustic cabins and private campsites on Little Johnson Lake. It’s off-grid, so it suits travellers who want a quieter stay with a real escape feel.
5. Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort
Credits: Jonny Bierman
Knouff Lake Wilderness Resort offers four-season RV and tent camping, plus rustic cabins. It’s a strong option if you want a campground that works in more than just peak summer travel
Credits: Jonny Bierman
A lakeside resort in the Lac Des Roches area, this is a solid option for visitors who want camping close to the water. It fits well for a spontaneous lake getaway.
A good option for travellers looking for a quieter camping stay in the Heffley Creek area. It works well as a last-minute choice when you want to stay within the region.
8. Mountain Springs Motel & RV
Credits: Chris Wheeler
A flexible stop for campers and RV travellers who want a straightforward place to stay in the Lower North Thompson. It’s a practical choice for a quick overnight or a longer roadside break.
Credits: North Barriere Lake Resort
A lakeside resort option in the Barriere area, ideal for travellers who want easy access to the water and a relaxed camping setting. It’s a sensible pick when you want a low-key getaway close to home base.
Credits: Peaceful Cove Resort
A quieter resort option for travellers looking to slow down and stay near the lake. It’s the kind of place that works well when the trip comes together at the last minute.
Credits: Stephanie Devereaux
A good lakeside resort option to keep on your list if you want a camping stay with a more relaxed pace. It’s especially useful for travellers seeking a simple, scenic stop.
12. Pine Grove Campground & RV
Credits: Pine Grove Campground & RV
A convenient campground and RV stop for travellers passing through the valley. If you’re flexible on timing, it’s worth checking for short-notice availability.
13. Rivermount Motel, BnB and RV Park
Credits: Rivermount Motel Campground and RV Park
A useful option for campers and RV travellers who want somewhere easy to access and straightforward to book. It works well as a practical last-minute fallback.
Credits: Stephanie Devereaux
Formerly Thuya Creek RV Resort, this property now operates as Fox & Maple RV Resort. It’s a good fit for travellers looking for a last-minute RV stop in the Little Fort area.[foxandmaple]
A solid traveller-friendly campground option for anyone looking to keep things flexible. It’s another practical choice for a spontaneous camping trip in the region.
A camping resort option that belongs on the list for travellers wanting a more relaxed stay in the Lower North Thompson. It rounds out the stakeholder lineup with another last-minute-friendly option.
The best last-minute strategy here is simple: go midweek if you can and call ahead for the private campgrounds and resorts. Use the camping resorts above as your stakeholder list and keep the language geared toward flexible travel rather than guaranteed walk-ins.
This area is on Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc territory, so pack out your rubbish, keep fires contained, and leave every site better than you found it.
Your next camping trip does not need weeks of planning. In the Lower North Thompson, a spontaneous getaway is still very possible.
We respectfully acknowledge that The LNTTS is located in the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc territory that is situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the unceded traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.
