Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A clean, well-run campground in BC's E.C. Manning Provincial Park with free hot showers, drinkable tap water, a big playground and a bike skills track. Highway noise reaches the lower sites.
Hampton Campground is one of the campgrounds in E.C. Manning Provincial Park, and it wins over first-time visitors quickly. Reviewers describe sites that are clean, spacious and private from the sides, with a quiet feel when the campground isn't full. Wildlife is everywhere, from chipmunks and marmots to birds and bats at dusk, and the night skies get a mention.
The facilities are the standout. There are flush toilets, free hot showers, dishwashing sinks and outlets in the main building, and tap water that's good to drink. Several campers say these are some of the cleanest washrooms they've seen. Rangers and operators do regular rounds, sell firewood and are called friendly and understanding.
It's especially good for families, with a large modern playground and a bicycle skills track near the showers. There's a short walking trail on site, and Lightning Lake is about a five-minute drive away. Most other hiking, biking and fishing in the park means driving from camp.
A few caveats. Highway traffic can be heard at night, particularly from sites closest to the road. Shade varies, and some reviewers found little of it. Sites are on the smaller side for large rigs, and there's no cell reception in the campground; the visitor centre and resort have service. Park rangers enforce bear rules, so keep coolers locked in your vehicle whenever you leave the site. One camper also warns to keep storage compartments closed, or you may take mice home.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 128 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Hampton Campground - E.C. Manning Provincial Park directly.
