Camp Calamity
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Nanaimo, BC
Hosted By
JaneRichard
Max Rig Size
< 30 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Max Nights Per Stay
5
Same Day Requests
Yes
Nanaimo is mid Vancouver Island and a Port City, with a lovely City park on the downtown ocean. Whale watching tours, kayaking, and a nice waterfront shopping and restaurants. Suggested Local Attractions:We have the nicest pub nearby called Crow and Gate, even if you do not drink, it is quaint and good food! We have a lot of great swimming holes on the river and even one that is a 5 minute drive or easy bike ride away!
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Water Hookup
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Campfire Ring Provided
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
Electric Hookup: 30A
Wifi
Slideouts Allowed
Offleash Area for Pets
House Rules
In summer, there is strict fire regulations so may not be able to use firepit.
Location
Access Road Conditions: Gps will tell you to take Lantern road, a silly tiny detour, just stay on Holden Corso which turnes into our street. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Driveway is steep(GO SLOW!!!) but short, parking right in front of house on gravel. If parking right next to house, you can park tow vehicle beside. spot to park is 30ft wide x 30ft long. Long vehicles must go slow or will bottom out. Not a place to show up at in the dark to park, no street lights. Did I mention: Go Slow up the driveway ;-)
Parking Surface
Gravel
Hosted By JaneRichard
Age:
55-65
A Christian Couple Details: We look forward to this next chapter in our life-retirement!!! Have a 1/2acre property where we are loosing the battle with weeding...but enjoy our pond and firepit area. Home Town: Nanaimo BC Favorite Boondocking Locations: have only been thru USA(33 States) and loved everywhere!!! Skills or Expertise to Share: Retired Psych nurse and addiction worker, now we look forward to bike riding, camping and stained glass hobbies.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
BlueRiverbus
1 month ago
We stayed 4 nights and had a very lovely stay. It was quiet and dark at night, and the water and electric hookup were very easy to access. Unfortunately we did not get to meet, but the communication was always quick and efficient. Thanks!!:)
RVtavels
3 months ago
Great location, very friendly and helpful hosts. Had a great stay. I highly recommend this host and area for a stopover.
dphelps1310
4 months ago
Very welcoming and helpful. Easy access and we did a beautiful hike to Cable Bay. The pub was so delicious we went back twice. Thank you Richard and Jane. We would stay again for sure.
TheHowards
4 months ago
We liked the country roads of this Cedar area and the nearby Cable Bay walking trail. It is central for exploring the areas around Nanaimo. The hosts were great and the parking spot was level and a generous size. There is some road noise but it quietens down at night.
ivovanbc
4 months ago
spent 2 nights at "Camp Calamity" - great communication with Jane, and Richard was there to welcome us and made us feel welcome as well! Great parking spot, enjoyed some "vine ripened peaches" - got to explore Cable Bay trail, Hemer Prov. park (both beautiful!) and had a delicious dinner at the Crow and Gate. Looking forward to continued connection with super people!!
