Campgrounds and RV parks near North Okanagan B, BC

RV rental in North Okanagan B is generally affordable compared to coastal BC hotspots. On RVezy, travel trailers typically range from about $100 to $175 per night, while motorhomes commonly run $200 to $300 per night depending on size, age, and amenities. Many hosts offer weekly or monthly discounts, so a Vernon-area Kalamalka Lake week can be well within reach. To find a cheap RV rental in North Okanagan B, filter by price, consider a travel trailer with host delivery, and book outside July and August when Okanagan lake demand peaks. Pro tip: shoulder dates in late May or mid-September deliver warm Okanagan days with much lower nightly rates and easier campground bookings.

Good news for first-time renters: a regular Class 5 BC driver's licence (or your home province or state equivalent) is all you need to rent an RV in North Okanagan B for the vast majority of motorhomes, campervans, travel trailers, and fifth wheels on RVezy. No commercial licence or special RV permit is required as long as you are not towing a trailer over 4,600 kg or driving a coach with air brakes. All RVezy approved drivers must generally be 25 or older, and you'll confirm your ID right inside the platform during booking. Visiting from abroad? Bring your home licence plus an International Driving Permit and you're set for your Vernon area road trip.

Yes, every RV rental in North Okanagan B booked through RVezy includes a renter protection plan and 24/7 roadside assistance, so you can drive Highway 97 toward Kalamalka Lake or Mabel Lake with real peace of mind. The protection plan covers damages to the vehicle during your trip, and you choose your coverage level at checkout (not the host), so you can pick what feels right for your family. Coverage tiers vary in deductible and included protections, giving you flexibility if a rock chips a windshield on the Coquihalla or a slide-out gets bumped at a campsite. Pro tip: review the coverage tiers before booking so you can budget accordingly and hit the road relaxed.

You're not locked in: RVezy sets the cancellation policy for every booking (not individual hosts), and it includes a money-back grace period right after you book so you can change your mind without stress. Refund amounts after that grace period depend on how close you are to your trip start date. If a host has to cancel, RVezy refunds guests or provides travel credits so your plans aren't left in limbo. The full cancellation policy details are on the RVezy Help Center and apply consistently across every listing. Pro tip: book your Vernon or Lumby trip early to lock in the best RV, knowing the grace-period window gives you breathing room if something unexpected comes up.

Absolutely, pet-friendly RV rental North Okanagan B options are easy to find on RVezy. Just toggle the Pet-Friendly filter and you'll see motorhomes and trailers from local hosts who welcome dogs. The North Okanagan is one of BC's best regions for travelling with pets: Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park has the famously dog-friendly Cosens Bay area, Ellison Provincial Park allows leashed dogs on most trails, and the Grey Canal Trail in Coldstream is a local favourite for off-leash mornings. Pro tip: message the host through the listing to confirm any pet fee or shedding-cleanup expectations, then pack a towel for muddy paws after lake swims at Kal Beach.

Yes, RV delivery North Okanagan B is one of the easiest ways to start your trip, especially if you're new to RVing. Many hosts in the Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, and Lumby areas will drive the RV directly to your campsite at places like Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, Ellison Provincial Park, or Lake Front RV Park on Swan Lake, then level it, hook up power and water, and walk you through every system. Use the Delivery filter on RVezy to see hosts offering this option. Pro tip: ask about delivery to Mabel Lake Provincial Park about 50 km east of Lumby, where the winding access road is much more relaxing as a passenger than behind the wheel of a 30-foot motorhome.

You can go a long way from North Okanagan B, and many RVezy hosts offer generous mileage allowances or even RV rental with unlimited mileage for longer Okanagan road trips. Popular routes include Kelowna and the south Okanagan wine country (about 55 km south on Hwy 97), Shuswap Lake and Salmon Arm (about 65 km north), Revelstoke and Glacier National Park (about 215 km east), and Banff or Jasper if you have a week or more. Each host sets a daily mileage cap and a per-kilometre overage rate shown right on the listing. Pro tip: ask the host directly before booking if you're planning a long Kootenay loop, they often bundle bonus kilometres at a discount.

You're spoiled for choice for RV camping North Okanagan B. Top picks include Kekuli Bay Provincial Park on Kalamalka Lake (70 sites, big rigs welcome, sweeping lake views), Ellison Provincial Park on Okanagan Lake (71 sites with a swimming beach), Mabel Lake Provincial Park east of Lumby (81 forested sites with a sandy beach), and Lake Front RV Park on Swan Lake in Vernon (full-service hookups with 50-amp power). For a quieter option, try Silver Star RV Park near Hwy 97 just north of Vernon. Pro tip: provincial park reservations open on a rolling three-month window through bcparks.ca, so for July and August nights, set a calendar alert for April or May at 7 a.m. PT.

The sweet spot for RV rental in North Okanagan B is late May through late September, when the semi-arid Okanagan climate delivers warm sunny days, low humidity, and lake temperatures comfortable for swimming. July and August are peak summer with daytime highs often around 28 to 32 °C, perfect for Kalamalka and Okanagan Lake beach days. June and September are the smart-money shoulder season: temperatures in the low-to-mid 20s, fewer crowds at Vernon farmers markets, and lower nightly rates. Pro tip: late September overlaps with North Okanagan wineries' harvest at places like Planet Bee and BX Press Cidery, making for a beautiful, mellow RV road trip from Vernon.

Yes, first time renting an RV in the North Okanagan is genuinely beginner-friendly. Your host gives you a hands-on walkthrough at pickup, covering driving, slide-outs, the propane system, water tanks, and how to dump at a sani-station. The local roads help too: Highway 97 between Vernon and Kelowna is wide and well-maintained, and most provincial park campgrounds in the area (like Kekuli Bay) have pull-through or easy back-in sites. If you're nervous, book a Class C motorhome or campervan rental North Okanagan, both drive much like a large van. Pro tip: do a slow loop around the parking lot at pickup, then plan an easy 30-minute first leg to Swan Lake or Kal Beach to build confidence before any longer drives.

You're covered: every RVezy booking includes 24/7 roadside assistance as part of the renter protection plan, so a flat tire on Hwy 6 near Lumby or a dead battery at Mabel Lake is a quick phone call, not a trip-ender. Roadside can dispatch a tow, tire change, jump start, fuel delivery, or lockout service wherever you are in the North Okanagan or beyond. RVezy customer support is also available before, during, and after every trip if you need help reaching your host or sorting out next steps. Pro tip: save the roadside assistance number to your phone before you leave Vernon, and screenshot it in case cell service drops near Sugar Lake or in the higher elevations.

Cross-province travel is straightforward: an RV road trip from North Okanagan B into Alberta (Banff is about a 5.5-hour drive east) is allowed by most hosts and Canadian RV insurance covers you. U.S. travel, like dropping down to Washington's North Cascades or Glacier National Park in Montana, may be allowed but you must confirm with the host before booking because insurance coverage and listing rules vary. Travel to Mexico is not permitted on any RVezy rental. Pro tip: bring your passport, ensure pets have updated rabies certificates, and check the BC government's current border wait-time page before you leave Vernon to plan the smoothest crossing at Osoyoos or Sumas.

Fuel is one of the bigger trip costs, so it pays to plan ahead. Class C motorhomes from the North Okanagan typically get 13 to 18 miles per gallon (about 16 to 22 L/100km), while campervans and small Class Bs can stretch to 22 mpg or better. Gas in Vernon and Armstrong is consistently a bit cheaper than in Kelowna or Banff, so top up before heading south or east. A typical 4-day, 600 km loop through Vernon, Mabel Lake, and Shuswap Lake usually runs $150 to $250 in fuel. Pro tip: use the GasBuddy app and fill up at the Costco gas station on Anderson Way in Vernon, often the lowest price in the region.

For summer trips, book as early as the system allows. BC Parks uses a three-month rolling reservation window through bcparks.ca, with the booking moment opening at 7 a.m. PT exactly three months before your arrival date. Top sites at Kekuli Bay, Ellison, and Mabel Lake regularly sell out within minutes for July and August Fridays and Saturdays. Private parks like Lake Front RV Park on Swan Lake and Silver Star RV Park can sometimes be booked a year out for peak weekends. Pro tip: have your account logged in five minutes before 7 a.m. PT on your launch day, with your site number, RV length, and credit card ready to go.

Driving here is genuinely friendly for RVers. Highway 97 through Vernon, Coldstream, and Armstrong is wide and well-signed, with gentle grades compared to the Coquihalla or the Kootenays. The few things to watch: the climb up to SilverStar Mountain Resort is steep and switchbacked (better left as a day trip in a car), Hwy 6 east toward Lumby and Cherryville has narrower shoulders and some wildlife at dusk, and summer brings occasional smoke days from interior wildfires. Winters (December to March) can deliver compact snow on Pleasant Valley Road and the connector to Lumby. Pro tip: check DriveBC.ca the morning of any drive for live road and weather updates throughout the Thompson Okanagan region.

Most North Okanagan campgrounds are well-equipped for RVs. Private parks like Lake Front RV Park on Swan Lake and Silver Star RV Park offer full hookups (water, 30/50-amp power, sewer), Wi-Fi, hot showers, and laundry. Provincial parks such as Kekuli Bay, Ellison, and Mabel Lake have potable water taps, flush toilets, sani-dump stations, and fire rings, but no hookups at the sites themselves. For dumping and freshwater between stops, the Vernon Recreation Centre and several private parks accept paid drop-in use. Pro tip: top up fresh water and empty tanks before leaving Vernon, since the more remote stops near Sugar Lake or Echo Lake have very limited services.

Most RV rentals in North Okanagan B come fully equipped so you can roll straight to Kalamalka Lake and start the trip. Expect a full kitchen (fridge, propane stove, microwave, sink), a bathroom with shower and toilet, comfortable sleeping for 2 to 8 depending on the rig, a furnace and air conditioner, and seatbelted seating for travel. Many listings also include a TV, awning, outdoor chairs, BBQ, and sometimes a generator or solar. Wi-Fi is not standard, but Telus and Rogers coverage is strong through most of the Vernon-Armstrong-Lumby corridor. Pro tip: scroll the listing's amenities tab carefully and message the host to confirm anything specific like a coffee maker or a roof box for paddleboards.

Hosts in the North Okanagan offer a range of extras that make a family RV trip in North Okanagan B even better: bedding and linen packages, fully stocked kitchen kits, camp chairs, BBQs, generators, bike racks, paddleboards, and even pet kits. Pickup is usually at the host's home in the Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, or Lumby area, and many hosts deliver to your chosen campground for a flat fee or per-km rate posted on the listing. Mileage allowances, generator hours, and any one-way trip arrangements are set by the host and shown clearly before you book. Pro tip: message the host to bundle add-ons, they'll often discount a paddleboard plus bedding combo for a Kalamalka Lake long weekend.

Payment is simple and secure: you pay through RVezy with a credit card during booking, and your card information stays on the platform (never shared with the host). The security deposit is separate from your booking payment and is held as a pre-authorization on your card around pickup, then released after your trip once the host confirms the RV is returned in good shape with tanks emptied and fuel topped up as agreed. To avoid surprises, follow the return checklist your host provides at pickup. Pro tip: take a quick walk-around video of the RV at pickup and dropoff in the Vernon area, it's an easy 60-second habit that protects everyone and keeps your deposit return smooth.