A new RV campground nestled between Nakusp and Revelstoke is set to accept reservations, following a five-year development period and a CA$2 million investment by local landowners.
Halcyon Heights, located approximately 1 kilometer north of Halcyon Hot Springs along Highway 23, is set to have availability starting May 15.
The newly developed property features 22 recreational vehicle sites, paved roads, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
In addition to RV accommodations, visitors without campers can stay at the on-site Lakeview cabin and suite. Depending on weather conditions, the campground may remain operational through late October.
According to an article published on Arrow Lakes News on April 22, Dan Wiebe, who co-owns the campground with his wife Sandi, said the project has been years in the making.
“We’ve been building the campsite for about five years now,” he said. “It’s going to be a really nice little campsite.”
The site also includes essential amenities such as rinse water taps, 20- to 50-amp power hookups, washrooms and showers, sanitary dump stations, and garbage disposal.
Campers can purchase drinking water, firewood, and ice from the campground’s store. Plans are in place to offer bike rentals in the future.
Wiebe, a Nakusp resident, purchased the land about a decade ago. He said it was once home to a functioning RV park, though its infrastructure had become outdated.
Despite those limitations, Wiebe said the site historically remained popular. “It was pretty much always full,” he recalled. His goal is to reestablish the property as a destination for RV travelers while addressing previous shortcomings.
Though not an RV user himself, Wiebe emphasized that Halcyon Heights prioritizes space and scenery. “The nice part about the hill (the campground sits on) is everyone gets a gorgeous view,” he said, noting that beachgoers may prefer a different site.
One unique offering is an RV that guests can rent directly on-site, giving them the opportunity to camp without owning a vehicle. “Someone that doesn’t own an RV can go camping, without the cost of towing and owning an RV,” Wiebe said.