RV Parks In Princeton, British Columbia

For full hookups, Princeton Castle Resort and the Princeton Golf Club & RV Resort are the standouts, both year-round with 30/50-amp power, water, and sewer. The Castle Resort wraps around historic 1910 cement-plant ruins on a large property with its own lake, while the Golf Club throws in a green-fee discount for RV guests. The Princeton Municipal RV Park is a large, well-priced riverside option with power, water, showers, and a dump station, walkable to town. For rustic public camping, Bromley Rock Provincial Park east of town is a tubing favorite.

Yes, at the private resorts. Princeton Castle Resort and the Princeton Golf Club & RV Resort both offer full hookups with 30 or 50-amp power, water, and sewer at the site. The Princeton Municipal RV Park has power and water on its sites plus an on-site sani-dump, but not full sewer at every site. The provincial parks, Bromley Rock and Allison Lake, have no hookups at all, just power-free sites and shared facilities. If you need to plug in and dump at your site, book one of the private resorts; otherwise plan to use the municipal dump station.

Provincial parks like Bromley Rock and Allison Lake sit in the budget band, roughly the low-$20s to low-$30s in peak season, plus the BC Parks reservation fee, with no hookups. The Princeton Municipal RV Park is a moderate mid-priced option with power and water. The private resorts cost more: the Golf Club & RV Resort runs in the mid range with full hookups, and Princeton Castle Resort, on its large historic grounds, sits at the higher end. Since the municipal and resort parks stay open year-round, off-season weekly or monthly rates may be available, but expect standard summer pricing in peak months.

For July and August, reserve provincial sites four to eight weeks ahead through camping.bcparks.ca; Bromley Rock and Stemwinder are popular summer tubing bases and fill on weekends. The municipal and private resort parks are a bit easier, usually two to four weeks ahead, and often hold last-minute availability. Allison Lake on Highway 5A is first-come, so arrive early on busy weekends. Spring and fall midweek stays are simple to book almost anywhere. Big-rig travelers should reserve a full-hookup resort site in advance to guarantee length and services.

Summer is prime, with warm, dry weather ideal for river tubing, cycling the Kettle Valley trail, and camping at the nearby lakes. July and August are busiest, so book provincial sites early. Late spring is pleasant but rivers run high and fast from snowmelt, and fall brings crisp days and color along the rail trail with thinner crowds, though most provincial parks close by late September. Winter camping is possible at the year-round municipal and resort parks for cross-country skiers using China Ridge, but it’s genuinely cold, so come prepared.

Yes. The private resorts and the municipal park handle 30 to 40-foot rigs comfortably with full or partial hookups, so large motorhomes and fifth wheels do well there. The provincial parks tilt toward smaller and medium units, so confirm site length before booking one. The route in matters more than the parks: the Hope-Princeton stretch of Highway 3 is winding with a long, steep downgrade into town from the west, so use low gear and your engine brake. If you’d rather avoid the pass, Highway 5A from Merritt has gentler grades.

Yes. Allison Lake Provincial Park on Highway 5A is first-come, first-served, and Bromley Rock and Stemwinder keep overflow first-come outside peak. Beyond the provincial parks, Recreation Sites and Trails BC maintains forest-service sites in the surrounding hills, including spots toward Otter Lake and Chain Lake, that are free or low-cost. These are dry, no-service sites, so arrive fully self-contained with fresh water aboard and tanks empty. Popular summer weekends fill by midday, so have a backup plan. The municipal park in town is the dependable fallback if everything else is taken.

Yes, it’s a beloved summer tradition. The favorite float runs from Bromley Rock Provincial Park, about 21 km east of Princeton, downstream toward Stemwinder, a gentle few-hour drift through the canyon. The Similkameen warms up nicely by midsummer, but never float during the high, cold flows of spring runoff. Wear a life jacket, watch for shallow, rocky sections as the season drops the water level, and arrange a shuttle for the takeout. Pair it with a riverside campsite at Bromley Rock and you have a perfect hot-weather day in the valley.

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail, follows a decommissioned railway grade and runs right through Princeton, so it’s flat, well-maintained, and easy for cyclists and walkers of all abilities. The local section features scenic river views, old railway bridges, and a lit tunnel, making it a fun, low-effort outing straight from town. You can ride a short loop or link longer stretches toward Coalmont and beyond. It’s a great way to stretch your legs after a driving day, and it’s suitable for families and casual riders, not just serious cyclists.

It’s a winter recreation stop rather than a snowbird destination. Princeton gets cold and snowy from late fall through early spring, so it’s no substitute for the warm desert markets snowbirds favor. That said, the municipal RV park and the resort parks stay open year-round with limited services, and they make a decent base for cross-country skiers using the 40-plus km of groomed trails at China Ridge. If you camp here in winter, bring a four-season rig and check DriveBC for Highway 3 pass conditions, which can close in storms. For warm winters, head much farther south.

A good amount. Cycle or walk the Kettle Valley Rail Trail through town, float or fish the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers, and explore the historic cement-plant ruins at Princeton Castle Resort. Rock-hounds hunt agates along the riverbanks, and the China Ridge trail network offers hiking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. E.C. Manning Provincial Park, about 52 km west on Highway 3, adds major mountain hiking, lakes, and a resort. The Princeton Museum covers local fur-trade, Indigenous, and mining history if you want an indoor afternoon.

The Princeton Municipal RV Park has an on-site sani-dump and water, and it’s centrally located, so it’s the easiest public option even if you’re passing through. The private resorts, Castle and the Golf Club, have full sewer hookups at the site for guests. If you stay at a provincial park without services, plan to arrive with a full fresh-water tank and dump in town on your way through. Fuel up and fill water in Princeton before heading into the backcountry rec sites, where there are no services. Need to empty your tanks? See our companion guide to RV dump stations in Princeton.

The parks are easy; the approach deserves respect. From the west, Highway 3 crosses the Hope-Princeton, a winding mountain route with a long, steep downgrade into town. Take it in low gear, use your engine brake, keep your speed in check, and watch for logging trucks and slower traffic. From the north, Highway 5A out of Merritt is a gentler, less twisty alternative that many big-rig drivers prefer. In winter both routes can see snow and the occasional closure, so always check DriveBC before you set out. Once in town, the roads and parks are straightforward.

For full hookups, Princeton Castle Resort and the Princeton Golf Club & RV Resort are the standouts, both year-round with 30/50-amp power, water, and sewer. The Castle Resort wraps around historic 1910 cement-plant ruins on a large property with its own lake, while the Golf Club throws in a green-fee discount for RV guests. The Princeton Municipal RV Park is a large, well-priced riverside option with power, water, showers, and a dump station, walkable to town. For rustic public camping, Bromley Rock Provincial Park east of town is a tubing favorite.

Yes, at the private resorts. Princeton Castle Resort and the Princeton Golf Club & RV Resort both offer full hookups with 30 or 50-amp power, water, and sewer at the site. The Princeton Municipal RV Park has power and water on its sites plus an on-site sani-dump, but not full sewer at every site. The provincial parks, Bromley Rock and Allison Lake, have no hookups at all, just power-free sites and shared facilities. If you need to plug in and dump at your site, book one of the private resorts; otherwise plan to use the municipal dump station.

Provincial parks like Bromley Rock and Allison Lake sit in the budget band, roughly the low-$20s to low-$30s in peak season, plus the BC Parks reservation fee, with no hookups. The Princeton Municipal RV Park is a moderate mid-priced option with power and water. The private resorts cost more: the Golf Club & RV Resort runs in the mid range with full hookups, and Princeton Castle Resort, on its large historic grounds, sits at the higher end. Since the municipal and resort parks stay open year-round, off-season weekly or monthly rates may be available, but expect standard summer pricing in peak months.

For July and August, reserve provincial sites four to eight weeks ahead through camping.bcparks.ca; Bromley Rock and Stemwinder are popular summer tubing bases and fill on weekends. The municipal and private resort parks are a bit easier, usually two to four weeks ahead, and often hold last-minute availability. Allison Lake on Highway 5A is first-come, so arrive early on busy weekends. Spring and fall midweek stays are simple to book almost anywhere. Big-rig travelers should reserve a full-hookup resort site in advance to guarantee length and services.

Summer is prime, with warm, dry weather ideal for river tubing, cycling the Kettle Valley trail, and camping at the nearby lakes. July and August are busiest, so book provincial sites early. Late spring is pleasant but rivers run high and fast from snowmelt, and fall brings crisp days and color along the rail trail with thinner crowds, though most provincial parks close by late September. Winter camping is possible at the year-round municipal and resort parks for cross-country skiers using China Ridge, but it’s genuinely cold, so come prepared.

Yes. The private resorts and the municipal park handle 30 to 40-foot rigs comfortably with full or partial hookups, so large motorhomes and fifth wheels do well there. The provincial parks tilt toward smaller and medium units, so confirm site length before booking one. The route in matters more than the parks: the Hope-Princeton stretch of Highway 3 is winding with a long, steep downgrade into town from the west, so use low gear and your engine brake. If you’d rather avoid the pass, Highway 5A from Merritt has gentler grades.

Yes. Allison Lake Provincial Park on Highway 5A is first-come, first-served, and Bromley Rock and Stemwinder keep overflow first-come outside peak. Beyond the provincial parks, Recreation Sites and Trails BC maintains forest-service sites in the surrounding hills, including spots toward Otter Lake and Chain Lake, that are free or low-cost. These are dry, no-service sites, so arrive fully self-contained with fresh water aboard and tanks empty. Popular summer weekends fill by midday, so have a backup plan. The municipal park in town is the dependable fallback if everything else is taken.

Yes, it’s a beloved summer tradition. The favorite float runs from Bromley Rock Provincial Park, about 21 km east of Princeton, downstream toward Stemwinder, a gentle few-hour drift through the canyon. The Similkameen warms up nicely by midsummer, but never float during the high, cold flows of spring runoff. Wear a life jacket, watch for shallow, rocky sections as the season drops the water level, and arrange a shuttle for the takeout. Pair it with a riverside campsite at Bromley Rock and you have a perfect hot-weather day in the valley.

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail, part of the Trans Canada Trail, follows a decommissioned railway grade and runs right through Princeton, so it’s flat, well-maintained, and easy for cyclists and walkers of all abilities. The local section features scenic river views, old railway bridges, and a lit tunnel, making it a fun, low-effort outing straight from town. You can ride a short loop or link longer stretches toward Coalmont and beyond. It’s a great way to stretch your legs after a driving day, and it’s suitable for families and casual riders, not just serious cyclists.

It’s a winter recreation stop rather than a snowbird destination. Princeton gets cold and snowy from late fall through early spring, so it’s no substitute for the warm desert markets snowbirds favor. That said, the municipal RV park and the resort parks stay open year-round with limited services, and they make a decent base for cross-country skiers using the 40-plus km of groomed trails at China Ridge. If you camp here in winter, bring a four-season rig and check DriveBC for Highway 3 pass conditions, which can close in storms. For warm winters, head much farther south.

A good amount. Cycle or walk the Kettle Valley Rail Trail through town, float or fish the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers, and explore the historic cement-plant ruins at Princeton Castle Resort. Rock-hounds hunt agates along the riverbanks, and the China Ridge trail network offers hiking and mountain biking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. E.C. Manning Provincial Park, about 52 km west on Highway 3, adds major mountain hiking, lakes, and a resort. The Princeton Museum covers local fur-trade, Indigenous, and mining history if you want an indoor afternoon.

The Princeton Municipal RV Park has an on-site sani-dump and water, and it’s centrally located, so it’s the easiest public option even if you’re passing through. The private resorts, Castle and the Golf Club, have full sewer hookups at the site for guests. If you stay at a provincial park without services, plan to arrive with a full fresh-water tank and dump in town on your way through. Fuel up and fill water in Princeton before heading into the backcountry rec sites, where there are no services. Need to empty your tanks? See our companion guide to RV dump stations in Princeton.

The parks are easy; the approach deserves respect. From the west, Highway 3 crosses the Hope-Princeton, a winding mountain route with a long, steep downgrade into town. Take it in low gear, use your engine brake, keep your speed in check, and watch for logging trucks and slower traffic. From the north, Highway 5A out of Merritt is a gentler, less twisty alternative that many big-rig drivers prefer. In winter both routes can see snow and the occasional closure, so always check DriveBC before you set out. Once in town, the roads and parks are straightforward.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Princeton.