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Riverside RV & Camping
Overview
Riverside RV & Camping is a family-oriented destination situated in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley. This park provides a tranquil riverside setting where guests can unwind beneath a canopy of towering evergreens and maples. Unlike high-traffic urban RV parks, this location focuses on providing an authentic natural escape while maintaining the essential conveniences necessary for a comfortable long-term or short-term stay. It serves as a welcoming home base for travelers exploring the diverse landscapes of central Vancouver Island.
Location & Surroundings
The park is tucked away along the banks of the historic Cowichan River, just a short drive from the community of Duncan. The surrounding geography is defined by its lush vegetation and immediate proximity to the water, offering a peaceful atmosphere that feels secluded from the busy highway. Guests will appreciate the scenic river access and the natural shade provided by the mature forest, which helps create a temperate and relaxing environment during the peak of the summer season.
Amenities & Park Features
Travelers will find well-maintained facilities designed to accommodate a wide variety of RV sizes and camping styles. The park offers full hookup sites with both 30 and 50 amp service to meet the needs of modern rigs. Essential park features include:
- Clean laundry facilities and modern hot showers.
- A family-friendly playground and direct river access points.
- Spacious pull-thru sites for easier navigation and setup.
These features ensure that guests can enjoy a comfortable stay while remaining immersed in the wilderness.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Exploring the local Duncan area is a highlight of any visit to the region. Duncan is famously known as the City of Totems, featuring an incredible collection of indigenous carvings located throughout the downtown core. Visitors can also spend an afternoon at the BC Forest Discovery Centre or tour the famous Cowichan Valley wineries. For active travelers, the river provides opportunities for tubing and fishing, while nearby trails offer world-class mountain biking and hiking through the coastal rainforest.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for families and nature lovers who prioritize direct access to the great outdoors. It is particularly well-suited for those who enjoy water-based recreation, such as swimming or floating down the river on a hot afternoon. Because of its strategic location on Vancouver Island, it is also an excellent choice for road trippers who want a peaceful, forested retreat that remains close enough to urban amenities for convenience and supply runs.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
MyCall G
The good and bad of this location is that it is right in Duncan. Close to everything including the industrial area. RV location is beside the river. Nicely situated clean camp sites.
Deirdre
Reasonably priced, but very close to Duncan. Therefore, be aware that there are lots of homeless people squatting nearby and can hear the highway/emergency vehicles. Pack away all your things at night/when away to reduce risk of encroaching. We locked our tent too. No clotheslines or hammocks allowed. It’s good as a hotel alternative, NOT for a camping vacation. Amenities: - 1 building with flushing toilets and showers (no additional charge to use). Also outhouses. They were clean but ran out of hand sanitizer. - fresh water taps - garbage bins. A stranger was trespassing and picking through garbage both times we visited. - picnic tables - sites with electricity available - there was a fire ban during our stay, but we wouldn’t have been able to light a fire anyways because our site didn’t have a fire pit. We saw fire pits in other sites though. Lots of people also live in their RVs there. The ground was extremely hard and difficult to get tent pegs into. Again, nicer than staying in a hotel, not for vacation :)
sarah gunderson
Had a wonderful experience staying at Cowichan River Campground. Booking online was easy and simple, received timely email notifications about stay and online checking in. We stayed in one of the tent sites, and found them incredibly spacious. Was able to fit one 4 person tent, two vehicles, a 12x12 awning, a picnic table, and had room to play games. We appreciated the portable water, clean bathrooms, and garbage bins available. We spent an afternoon hunting crayfish in the river, and lounging in the sun. Owners were incredibly friendly, and made sure potentially rowdy groups understood the quite hours. After talking to the owner we learned he leaves designated campsites open for bike packers. Would recommend this spot to anyone and we will be coming back.
Aubrey Deluca
This was such a lovely stay. We booked online last minute and the check in process was so easy and communication emails were super clear. The park is incredibly clean and clearly well maintained. The river was literally right beside the sites and super easy to get to (I recommend water shoes so you don’t slip on the rocks in the river). I will also add, the park is super dog friendly, we had no issue bringing our dog. The owner came by for a quick check to make sure we were all settled and he was such a delight, we can’t wait to come back and meet his wife too.
Breanne Hutcheson
Campground is clean, both outhouses and coded washrooms (open seasonally). Cool, potable water available throughout the campground! Minutes away from the town but it truly doesn't feel that way. Our group of 7 (split into 2 sites) had a great time playing games at our site and wading in the river. Our site was in the middle and unfortunately didn't have a lot of tree protection from the sun, but we had a shade tent and there was always a nice breeze blowing. The site host Cory was friendly, he stopped by to introduce himself and ensure that we were settling in comfortably. It was our cat's first time camping! All the other pet owners in the campground are very respectful and responsible with their pets - always on leashes and well behaved. Loved this area. We will be back to try out some of the other sites!