We compared every major camping membership available to Canadians so you don't have to. Here's the honest breakdown.
| Membership | Type | Cost | Canadian Coverage | No Nightly Fees | Hookups Included | Transferable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Stay Getaway Pass | Fixed-night pass | $999/season | All of Canada — Explore Campgrounds | Yes | Yes — at equipped sites | No |
| Northern Stay Lifetime | Lifestyle membership | $4,999 + $79/mo | All of Canada | Yes | Yes — at equipped sites | Yes |
| KOA Rewards | Discount program | $30/year | 9 provinces | No — discounts only | Yes (paid nightly) | N/A |
| Thousand Trails | Resort membership | ~$6,000 USD + monthly fees | BC only (1 park) | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Good Sam Club | Discount program | $29/year | US-focused | No — discounts only | Yes (paid nightly) | N/A |
| Explorer RV Club | Discount/club | ~$60/year | 300+ Canadian parks | No — discounts only | Yes (paid nightly) | N/A |
| Passport America | Discount program | $44/year | 89 Canadian parks | No — 50% discount | Yes (paid nightly) | N/A |
| Harvest Hosts | Unique hosts program | ~$99 USD/year | Wineries, farms & breweries across Canada | Yes — free for members | No — dry camping only | N/A |
| Boondockers Welcome | Driveway sharing | ~$50 USD/year | Member driveways across Canada | Yes — free for members | No — dry camping only | N/A |
Pricing as of 2026. Always verify current pricing directly with each provider.
The only campground membership network built exclusively for Canada. 68 privately owned campgrounds from BC to the Atlantic. No nightly fees ever — your membership covers every stay. Three pass types fit every camping frequency.
Harvest Hosts gives RVers overnight access to wineries, breweries, farms, distilleries, golf courses, and museums — at no nightly cost. You stay for free; the expectation is that you support the host's business. Strong Canadian presence in BC wine country, Ontario farm regions, and the Maritimes. Important for Northern Stay members: Harvest Hosts does not replace campground access — there are no hookups at any host location. It's a supplement for unique stopovers, not a primary accommodation solution.
KOA Rewards gives 10% off nightly rates at 500+ North American KOA campgrounds, including locations in 9 Canadian provinces. At $30/year, it pays for itself after a couple of nights. But you still pay nightly rates — this is a discount program, not a membership with included nights.
Thousand Trails is the best-known campground membership in North America — and it's a genuinely good product for American campers. In Canada, it has exactly one location: Cultus Lake Lindell Beach in British Columbia. If you camp in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, or Atlantic Canada, Thousand Trails offers essentially no coverage.
A straightforward look at what each membership costs and how it works. Northern Stay is not affiliated with Thousand Trails.
Real feedback from r/GoRVing, r/camping, and r/RVing — about camping memberships in general. Northern Stay is not mentioned.
"Did the math after our first season. 22 nights × $75/night = $1,650. The membership cost us $999. It was obvious in hindsight."
"Before, booking camping was a 3-month planning exercise. Now we decide Thursday, leave Friday. That change alone is worth the price."
"Private campgrounds are genuinely different — more space between sites, quieter, you feel like you're actually in nature instead of a parking lot."
"Bought in without checking the map carefully enough. Two locations in driving distance. That's on me, but worth warning others — check where the campgrounds actually are before joining."
"A 10% discount sounds good until you're still paying $85 a night. At that point you're just paying full price with a loyalty card."
"Every membership is structured differently — seasonal vs. year-round, nightly caps, maintenance fees on top. Read what's actually included before you sign anything."
Vacations, long weekends, 10–30 nights per season
50+ nights per season, camps every year, full season
Camps in both Canada and the United States regularly
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