The camping opportunities in and around Cranbrook are endless. If you prefer more creature comforts try the Mount Baker RV Park or the Ponderosa Motel and Campground, both located within Cranbrook's city limits. Or stay next door to Fort Steele Heritage Town at either the Original Fort Steele Campground or the Fort Steele Resort and RV Park.

Cranbrook is within an hour's drive of 7 provincial parks with campgrounds. Jim smith Lake, Moyie Lake, Wasa Lake, Norbury Lake, Premier Lake, Whiteswan Lake and Kikomun Creek Provincial Parks all offer unserviced sites within the spectacular Rocky Mountain Trench. For reservations at Moyie Lake, Wasa Lake or Kikomun Creek call the BC Parks Reservation Service at 1-800-689-9025.

The Cranbrook Forest District offers many primitive back country campsites that are located off of the main routes. Access to these campsites may be difficult and require a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Please check at the Cranbrook Ministry of Forests office or the Cranbrook & District Chamber