Pinegrove Campground in McLure (Kamloops), British Columbia
Pinegrove Campground in McClure, British Columbia, was one of those campgrounds that immediately felt welcoming. Located just outside Kamloops along the main highway, it offered an excellent combination of shade, affordability, full-size RV access, and proximity to outdoor recreation.
We stayed for three nights and paid approximately $106 USD total, which included a 50-amp electrical hookup and water. For the price, the campground was an outstanding value—and despite one challenge involving the dump station, we would absolutely stay here again.
Campground Website: https://www.pinegrovecampground.net/
Pinegrove Campground Quick Facts
Location: McClure, British Columbia, near Kamloops
Campground Type: Privately owned, paid campground
Length of Stay: 3 nights
Total Cost: Approximately $106 USD
Site Utilities: 50-amp electrical hookup and water
Dump Station: Available, although temporarily unusable during our departure
Site Features: Picnic table, fire ring, and individual trash can
Shade: Excellent
Big-Rig Friendly: Generally yes, although maneuvering can be challenging in some areas
Starlink: Usable but somewhat obstructed by trees
Bathrooms: Available, nothing fancy
Showers: Coin-operated
Laundry: Coin-operated
Road Noise: Moderate
Would We Stay Again? Definitely
Arrival and First Impressions
The first thing we noticed about Pinegrove Campground was how beautiful and shaded it was. The campground was filled with very tall, mature trees that created a peaceful, wooded atmosphere and provided plenty of protection from the summer sun.
The trees were one of the campground’s best features, especially during warm weather around Kamloops. However, they did make Starlink placement a little more complicated. I had intermittent service at first, but after moving the dish around, I found a location with fewer signal interruptions.
The connection worked well enough for my needs, although someone with a full schedule of video meetings might experience occasional disruptions.
Exceptional Campground Hospitality
The real highlight of Pinegrove Campground was the owner, Cindy.
Cindy was probably the nicest campground owner we have ever met. She was welcoming, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure guests had a good stay.
Her attention to the smaller details made the campground feel especially thoughtful. Each campsite had its own dedicated trash can with a bag already inside, along with a picnic table and fire ring. Having a trash can directly at the site was such a simple convenience, but it was something we really appreciated.
Cindy was also extremely helpful when we ran into difficulties while trying to dump our tanks before leaving.
Campsite and Hookups
Our site included:
50-amp electrical service
Water hookup
Picnic table
Fire ring
Dedicated trash can
The campground had a rustic, wooded feel rather than the tightly packed, open layout found at many commercial RV parks. There was plenty of shade, and the mature trees made the campground feel much more secluded and scenic.
For only about $106 USD for three nights, the value was excellent. Finding a shaded campsite with water and 50-amp power for that price is becoming increasingly difficult, especially within convenient driving distance of Kamloops.
Big-Rig Access
We travel with a very large fifth wheel, so campground access and maneuverability are always major considerations for us.
Pinegrove was workable for our setup, but drivers of especially long RVs should take their time and pay close attention when navigating around the trees and other campsites. Some areas of the campground were tighter than others.
The biggest challenge happened when we were preparing to leave. Someone had apparently put something inappropriate into the campground’s sanitary dump, causing it to stop draining properly. We were therefore unable to use the main dump station.
We had to maneuver our camper to another site to access a sewer connection. With a camper as large as ours, getting through the campground and into the correct position was challenging. Cindy did everything she could to guide us through the campground safely and help us avoid the trees and other obstacles.
The dump issue was frustrating, but it was clearly caused by another camper rather than poor campground management. Cindy’s willingness to help made a difficult situation much easier.
Campground Amenities
Pinegrove had standard campground bathrooms and showers available.
The showers were coin-operated, so we did not use them. The campground also had paid laundry facilities, but we did not have Canadian coins with us during our stay.
Travelers coming from the United States may want to pick up some Canadian currency before arriving if they plan to use the showers or laundry.
The campground also offered a sanitary dump, although it was temporarily out of service when we departed because of the blockage.
Long-Term Residents
There appeared to be several long-term or permanent residents at Pinegrove Campground. Some of these sites were visible shortly after entering the campground.
A few of the older rigs and long-term setups looked somewhat rough, which may affect your first impression when you arrive. However, everyone we encountered was friendly, and the appearance of those sites did not negatively affect our stay.
Once we were settled into our campsite, the campground felt peaceful, comfortable, and welcoming.
Highway Noise
Pinegrove Campground is located directly off the main highway, so there is noticeable traffic noise.
This was not unexpected given its convenient location, and we did not consider it a major drawback. Campers who are particularly sensitive to road noise may want to bring a fan, white-noise machine, or earplugs.
The easy highway access also makes Pinegrove a convenient stop for travelers heading through British Columbia or continuing north.
River and Nearby Farm Stand
The river was located at the bottom of the hill near the campground, adding to the scenic feel of the area.
Another unexpected highlight was a small farm stand located at the end of the street, only about a 10-minute walk from the campground. The stand sold homemade and locally produced items such as:
Fresh sourdough bread
Cookies
Jams
Other baked goods and farm-stand products
It was a charming addition to the stay and made the campground feel connected to the surrounding rural community.
Starlink and Internet Access
The campground’s tall trees created some obstruction for Starlink.
Our connection was intermittent until I moved the dish into a better opening between the trees. After repositioning it, I was able to reduce the number of missed signals and use the internet reasonably well.
For basic work, browsing, uploads, and occasional calls, Starlink should be manageable with careful placement. However, someone who needs uninterrupted service for frequent video meetings may find the tree coverage challenging.
A longer Starlink cable or portable mounting option would be useful here because it allows the dish to be positioned farther away from the camper.
Dirt Biking and Outdoor Recreation
The area surrounding Pinegrove Campground is excellent for people interested in dirt biking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.
Its location near Kamloops provides access to a wide variety of riding terrain, making the campground a potentially useful base camp for riders who want an affordable place to stay with hookups.
The combination of riding opportunities, river access, shade, and convenient highway access made this area especially appealing to us.
What We Loved
Extremely kind and helpful campground owner
Beautiful, tall trees
Excellent shade
Affordable nightly cost
50-amp electrical service and water
Picnic table and fire ring at each site
Dedicated trash can provided at the campsite
Nearby river
Walkable local farm stand
Convenient access to Kamloops and riding areas
Friendly campground atmosphere
Things to Know Before Booking
Highway traffic can be heard from the campground.
Tall trees may partially obstruct Starlink.
Some areas may be tight for very large fifth wheels or motorhomes.
There are long-term residents and a few rough-looking campsite setups near the entrance.
Showers and laundry require payment, so bring Canadian coins.
The dump station was temporarily unusable during our departure, although this appeared to be caused by improper use by another camper.
Overall Rating
Overall Stay 9/10
Scenery 8/10
Shade 10/10
Campsite Value 10/10
Big-Rig Friendliness 7/10
Campground Hospitality10/10
Starlink 6/10
Amenities7/10
Outdoor Recreation Access9/10
Would We Return? Definitely
Final Thoughts
Pinegrove Campground was a beautiful, affordable, and welcoming place to stay near Kamloops.
The campground offered plenty of shade, useful hookups, access to outdoor recreation, and thoughtful campsite amenities at an excellent price. Although the highway created some road noise and the trees made Starlink coverage slightly inconsistent, neither issue would prevent us from returning.
The temporary problem with the dump station made leaving more difficult with our large fifth wheel, but Cindy went above and beyond to help us navigate the campground and find another solution.
Her kindness was one of the most memorable parts of our stay.
For travelers looking for a reasonably priced campground near Kamloops—especially those interested in dirt biking, mountain biking, or simply relaxing beneath tall trees—Pinegrove Campground is worth considering. We would definitely stay here again.
