Camping & Hiking · British Columbia
A gated campground tucked in a creekside ravine off Highway 1 in Salmon Arm, BC, with treed sites, clean washrooms and friendly staff. Truck noise reaches some sites, and the entry hill is steep.
Hidden Valley Campground & RV Park is reached through a mobile home park beside the main office, then down through a key-coded gate into a wooded ravine. Once you're down there, visitors say it feels more like a provincial park than a highway stop. A creek runs through the valley under tall trees, and one reviewer heard salmon use it when they spawn.
Staff get consistent praise for being friendly and thorough, including finding a last-minute site on a busy long weekend and waiving a sani-dump fee for a family leaving early during wildfire season. Washrooms and showers are described as very clean, and there's laundry. Sites range from full hookups and 30-amp creekside spots to large and small tent sites, plus some glamping options and group camping.
It suits families and travellers passing through the Shuswap. There are two playgrounds, animal statues that little kids enjoy, a dog area and quiet roads for biking. Canoe Beach is about a 10-minute drive, and Salmon Arm and nearby lake towns are close. Several campers mention feeling safe behind the locked gate.
Two practical warnings. The Trans-Canada is just above the valley, and sites closest to it get steady truck noise, so bring earplugs or ask for a site deeper in. The hill and sharp turn after the gate can be intimidating with rigs over about 30 feet. One recent visitor had a sharp exchange with the owner after arriving unannounced overnight, so make sure you've booked before turning up late.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 272 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Hidden Valley Campground & RV Park directly.
