Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A family-run RV park in the Columbia Wetlands between Golden and Radium Hot Springs, BC, known for mountain views, shaded full-hookup sites and very friendly owners. Expect trains and plenty of mosquitoes.
Quinn Creek Campground sits in the Columbia Wetlands along the river, with mountain views and plenty of trees for shade and privacy. Birdwatchers love it: guests describe birdhouses everywhere, swallows and terns, ospreys diving for fish, and one visitor saw a mother bear and cub.
The owners are the standout. Reviewers repeatedly describe a friendly, hands-on family who stop by daily, keep the place clean and offer good local tips. Pull-through sites are roomy with working full hookups, washrooms and showers are very clean, and there's an inexpensive laundry, Wi-Fi, a playground, firewood for sale and covered shelters at unserviced sites. Several guests say it's good value.
It makes a handy home base for Golden, Invermere, Radium and the national parks, though one camper noted it's a bit of a drive to trailheads. Many guests stay a week or more.
Two caveats come up again and again. A busy rail line runs beside the campground; some guests barely noticed, while light sleepers may struggle. Mosquitoes are heavy in the wetlands, so bring repellent or a Thermacell. One visitor suggests sites closer to the highway, away from the lower sites, for fewer bugs and less train noise. The gate is closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., so plan your arrival.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 94 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Quinn Creek Campground directly.
