5 Campsite Homes to Escape to the Great Outdoors

By Josh Sherman | 2 minute read

There’s lots of property available in the Canadian wilderness for homebuyers to establish their very own campsites.

With the Victoria Day long weekend almost upon us, summer is nearly here. If you’re one of the 5.5 Million Canadians who went camping in 2022, you might already be making plans for another summer lake swims, roasted marshmallows, and nights under the stars. Or perhaps you’re considering. In either case, the following five cozy campsite homes could take your next outdoor retreat to the next level. Check them out below.

1. 113211037 Twp Rd. 914, Rural Northern Lights, Alberta

List price: $197,000
Features: This 945-square-foot cabin sits on a half-acre of land by the Peace River in northwestern Alberta. Nearby, there are hiking and ATV trails, a boat launch, and other outdoorsy attractions such as fishing and berry picking. The cabin’s lone bedroom is lofted and has a walk-out balcony overlooking the rushing waters of the 1,923-kilometre-long river. 

2. 4820 33 Highway, Beaverdell, B.C.

List price: $899,000

Features: Campsite homes don’t have to be rustic (though there’s obviously charm to those that are). Here’s one that was built in 2020 with modern finishes including laminate floor and a modern glass staircase. It has five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a powder room. Elsewhere on the property, there are six furnished cabins, his and her outhouses, fire pit, one-kilometre on-site hiking train, fire pit, and gardens. 

The contemporary finishes of the main home coupled with the extra space make this seven-plus-acre property a great candidate for glamping. It’s not often you find yourself in the wilderness with marble countertops, stainless-steel appliances, and laminate flooring. 

3. 5 Hwy 805, River Valley, Ontario

List price: $159,000

Features: If you’re looking to live totally off-the-grid, check out this solar-powered campsite on the Sturgeon River. The main on-site structure contains a wood-burning stove, two-bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom (so no trips to the outhouse in the middle of the night). Solar panels and an 1,800-watt generator power the campsite, meaning won’t rely on utilities. And, with a designated hunting-zone nearby, you can cut out trips to the shopping market.

4. Part 3 Island Tp3464, French River, Ontario

List price: $469,000

Features: Every trip to this cottage on the banks of the Pickerel River, south of Sudbury, is a serious outdoor excursion. You can only reach the secluded riverside property by boat. Once you arrive, there’s no need to set up a base camp: a quaint, 668-square-foot cottage has the bare essentials, featuring two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a simple kitchen. Whoever buys this Pickeral parcel probably won’t be spending much time indoors, though.

5. Lot 2-3-4-5 Rye Rd., Commanda, Ontario

List price: $550,000

Features: You don’t have to search too far from the big city to have your own wooded campsite. Just three hours north of the Greater Toronto Area, in the Township of Nipissing, 366 acres of land covered with mature hardwood trees and its own creek is up for grabs. “This fabulous property is a rare opportunity to have a large, picturesque, and private natural setting for your future home, hunting or camping grounds,” reads the listing.