Camping & Hiking · Scenic Views · British Columbia
A family-run lodge, cabins and creekside campground near Valemount, BC, with glacier views and immaculate grounds. The one recurring drawback is trains passing very close by.
Summit River Lodge & Campsites sits in the Robson Valley near Valemount, with Camp Creek running through the property and a view of Mt Albreda and its glacier behind the lodge. Reviewers describe it as a quiet mountain stop between Jasper and the rest of BC, surrounded by forest and river.
The upkeep and hospitality get the most praise. Guests call the grounds immaculate and the log cabins cleaner than most motels, with comfortable beds, full kitchens, good hot water and free Wi-Fi. Campers say the sites are spacious and well kept, the washrooms excellent, and the hosts cheerful and helpful. Several mention good value for the price.
It works well for groups as well as individual travellers. A family reunion and two art retreats booked the lodge and cabins, and they mention the open fields for games, a small kids' park, badminton, ladder ball and a chilly swimming hole in the creek. Mountain bikers use it as a base for the Valemount bike park.
The train is the common caveat. The tracks are very close, and while most guests found the noise tolerable, one camper had a miserable night because of it. Light sleepers should bring earplugs or ask for a site furthest from the tracks.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 92 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Summit River Lodge & Campsites directly.
