Campgrounds and RV parks near Alberni-Clayoquot E, BC

The Alberni-Clayoquot E area sits in the Alberni Valley on central Vancouver Island, roughly 13 kilometres of highway between Port Alberni and the freshwater lakes and salmon rivers that draw campers here. It is a practical base for RV renters travelling Highway 4 toward Ucluelet, Tofino, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Sproat Lake Provincial Park anchors the public campground options. The park has two campgrounds on the north shore of a warm swimming lake, plus a day-use area and boat launch, and it is reached via Highway 4. Stamp River Provincial Park sits north of Port Alberni off Beaver Creek Road, with a smaller campground beside the river and its salmon-viewing fish ladder. Horne Lake Regional Park, at the west end of Horne Lake, is the closest camping to Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park. Private options in town include Arrowvale Riverside Campground and Cottages on the Somass River, and Somass Motel and RV, both useful for RVers who want serviced sites and easy access to Port Alberni amenities.

Sproat Lake and Stamp River are provincial parks, and all reservations go through the BC Parks Discover Camping system. For the 2026 season, BC Parks uses a three-month rolling reservation window, so a site opens for booking three months before the intended arrival date. When reservations are not available, sites at both parks operate first-come, first-served. Horne Lake Regional Park uses a separate reservation system operated by RLC Park Services on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo. Reservations are accepted for arrivals between April 1 and October 31, up to about 120 days in advance and up to two days before arrival. Statutory holiday weekends require a minimum three-night stay. Arrowvale Riverside Campground and Cottages and Somass Motel and RV are booked directly with the operators. For serviced RV sites in the Alberni Valley during July and August, reserve several weeks ahead.