Camp, hike and relax along the Fraser River at Brae Island Regional Park in Fort Langley, home to Fort Camping, walking trails and riverside views.

In this article we describe Fort Camping which is a great campground we recommend if you want to stay in your RV or pitch a tent near the beautiful historic Village of Fort Langley. We’ve stayed at the campground a few times, once in a motorhome and a couple of times in a tent. The place also has tent cabins which are wonderful. We’ve had a look inside them, but never stayed in one (at least not yet).

There are lots of reasons to stay at Fort Camping. A few are related to its location. Others are because of its amenities. The place also has a reputation for having clean facilities and friendly staff. Overall it’s a really nice place. We recommend it and will stay there again.

For full details about camping opportunities in the park, see the Fort Camping website.

Fort Langley’s Campground at Brae Island Regional Park

Brae Island Regional Park is a nice place for a getaway on the Fraser River in Fort Langley. The park offers a mix of nature, recreation and comfort just an hour away from Vancouver, and only ten minutes or so from the heart of the Village of Fort Langley on foot. Whether you’re tenting, bringing your RV or glamping in a tent cabin, the campground at Fort Camping is a great place to enjoy nature and the outdoors while staying close to local shops, restaurants and attractions.

Fort Camping is open all year long and accepts longer stays from October to April for its “Winter RV camping program”.

Fort Camping Cabin and Pedal Cart — Fort Camping Tent Cabin and Pedal Cart

About Fort Camping & Pathfinder Camp Resorts

Fort Camping is a popular campground operated by Pathfinder Camp Resorts under a license granted by Metro Vancouver. The Fort Langley campground is part of Pathfinder Camp Resorts which also has locations in Agassiz-Harrison (near Harrison Hot Springs in the Fraser Valley) and Parksville (on Vancouver Island about a half-hour drive northwest of Nanaimo). We’ve stayed at the Fort Langley and Agassiz-Harrison locations and liked them both.

All three campgrounds have tent and RV sites, plus other accommodations. At Fort Camping they have tent cabins. You can also rent an RV. At the Agassiz location they have (non-tent) cabins too, and in Parksville you can rent their Englishman Suite. All three locations are also both family-friendly and pet-friendly.

Pathfinder Camp Resorts all have hot showers, kids’ playgrounds, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, camp stores and weekend child-friendly activities in the summer. There are also swimming pools at both the Agassiz and Parksville locations. The Fort Langley location used to have a swimming pool, years ago, but not anymore. It’s close, however, to a sandy beach at the edge of the Fraser River.

For full details about the various locations, see the Pathfinder Camp Resorts website. To learn about Fort Camping, and our experience there, continue reading.

Where is Fort Camping?

Fort Camping is located in Brae Island Regional Park which is part of Langley’s regional park system. The park sits on McMillan Island which is accessible by bridge from Fort Langley along Glover Road. Fort Camping is a popular spot for families, groups and RV travelers exploring the Fraser Valley or looking for a basecamp near Greater Vancouver.

The Village of Fort Langley is one of our favourite places to visit in the Lower Mainland, and a must-see destination to take friends visiting from abroad. Fort Langley is located along the Fraser River in the northern part of the Township of Langley. The City of Surrey is about a half-hour drive west of Fort Langley by car. Downtown Vancouver is between about 45 and 60 minutes depending on the traffic.

Most of the best campgrounds in BC are in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, but far from shops, restaurants and civilization. That’s not the case with Fort Camping. The campground is in nature, but close to small-town amenities too. Lots of great restaurants, cafes and tourist attractions are right close by, including the world-famous Fort Langley National Historic Site. Because of its location, Fort Camping makes for a fabulous base for exploring not only the immediate area, but the greater Fraser Valley region too.

For the campground’s official website, visit fortcamping.com.

What to Expect

Fort Camping has 156 campsites including large pull-through RV spots, tenting sites, and five glamping-style Family Tent Cabins. There’s also a rental RV unit for guests who want to try RV life without having to bring their own recreational vehicle. Campsites offer fire pits, full hook-ups (30/50 amp), picnic tables, access to clean bathrooms, laundry facilities, a camp store, sani-dump and even novelty bike and pedal car rentals.

The campground features theme weekends with activities for kids in the summer. The last time we went it was a pirate theme. Also on site there is a giant outdoor checkerboard, chessboard, beach volleyball court, children’s play structure and other games and things to do.

There is beach access within the park. Families can explore the beach, enjoy forested trails and relax in a calm, scenic setting by the river.

RV Campground at Fort Camping — RV Sites at Fort Camping

Lodging and Rates

Family Tent Cabins are a glamping option. Each cabin sleeps up to five people and comes with a queen bed, bunk beds, air conditioning, a mini-fridge, outdoor BBQ and both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Rates are around $135 per night with a 3-night minimum stay (or at least that was the case the last time we checked).

RV Rental Units are available for guests without their own vehicle. Two luxury fifth-wheel models sleep 4 to 6 people and include kitchen accessories, bedding, towels, a TV and Wi-Fi. These units are set up on-site with 50-amp hook-ups and cannot be towed. Rental RV fees cost about $125 per night, plus a $10 booking fee with a 3-night minimum stay.

RV Sites vary by size and hookup options for folks bringing their own campers and motor homes. Most back-in sites offer 30/50 amp service, fire rings and picnic tables, and can accommodate trailers up to 40+ feet. Prices range between around $51 and $73 or so per night, with a 2-night minimum stay. Tent sites are available too, with both power and water outlets.

Note: If you stay for a full week you’ll get the 7th day free.

For full details about the campgrounds, and to make reservations, visit fortcamping.com.

Winter Camping Program

Pathfinder Camp Resorts offers a winter camping program for Canadian snowbirds wanting to enjoy an extended RV stay during the winter season, between October and April. Available at their Fort Langley, Agassiz-Harrison and Parksville locations, the program is ideal for snowbirds who want to stay in Canada, skip the border hassles, and avoid the rising costs and headaches of travelling to the United States.

With the winter camping program, guests can enjoy the full-service RV sites as well as a friendly community of fellow snowbirds.

The winter climate in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island is so much nicer and milder than winter conditions in 99% of the rest of Canada, which makes snowbirding staycations so appealing at the Pathfinder Camp Resorts’ locations.

For details, and to book your winter stay, click Winter Camping at Pathfinder Camp Resorts.

Brae Island Regional Park Trails

Brae Island’s trail system is ideal for casual walkers, families and cyclists. The Tavistock Point Trail is a flat, gravel path that stretches 2.1 km one way from Fort Camping to a scenic lookout over the Fraser River. The route offers wonderful views, forested areas and a peaceful natural setting.

The Tavistock Trail Loop adds an extra 1.7 km to the journey and winds through trees and across a boardwalk. Trails are wide and well-maintained with several viewpoints along the way. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on-leash.

The park is a great spot for birdwatching, with species like the Great Blue Heron sometimes seen along the shoreline. During summer, the sandy beach areas by the Fraser River are a nice place for families to relax and enjoy the sun. Not so many people swim in the river itself. It’s great though for kayaking and canoeing, as well as suntanning and playing on the sand.

With easy trails, family-friendly amenities and beautiful river scenery, Brae Island Regional Park is a wonderful destination for a weekend of camping, hiking and nature, and for spending time in the Village of Fort Langley.

Fort Camping Video

Below is a video showing scenes of our stay at Fort Camping in 2025 (including of us riding around on the facility’s pedal cars which you can rent by the hour or half hour).

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions and extra information to help you make the most out of your stay in Fort Langley, at Brae Island Regional Park, and at Fort Langley Camping.

Tips About the Area

TIP #1: Take your bicycles if you can. The roads within the campground are flat and ideal for young children to ride around. Fort Langley Village is also just a short ride away, and the Fort to Fort Trail is a lovely trail that goes for miles along the Fraser River.

TIP #2: Definitely explore Brae Island Regional Park while you’re there. It’s a beautiful, forested park and its trails are nice for walks as well as jogging and leisurely bike rides.

TIP #3: Also be sure to visit Fort Langley National Historic Site. It’s an exceptional tourist attraction and just a 20-minute walk from Fort Camping.

TIP #4: A number of great festivals and events take place in Fort Langley including the Fort Langley Brewhalla Beer & Music Festival, Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and Fort Langley Cranberry Festival. There is also Vive Les Voyageurs, National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations, Canada Day, and both the Hawaiian Luau and Brigade Days at Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Tips About the Campground

TIP #5: We recommend the ice cream from the shop at the campground, especially on hot summer days. We had a two-scoop cone when we were there and it was huge!

TIP #6: Fort Camping is an especially good place to stay for families with young children as there are lots of fun, child-friendly things to do both at the campground and surrounding region.

TIP #7: The same as many communities in the Lower Mainland, trains go through the Village of Fort Langley, and, the same with many campgrounds in BC, you can hear them from Fort Camping. As a result, again the same as with many other campgrounds, taking earplugs to wear at night for sleeping can be a good idea. We had them on hand when we stayed at Fort Camping, but didn’t use them. Some people, however, might like to have them just in case.