![A propane fire pit on the beach at Porteau Provincial Park](https://www.insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/porteau_cove_cabins.2000x1163-664x386.webp)
Enjoying a propane fire pit with a view of the ocean at Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Photo: Tourism Squamish
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in nature is to stay overnight. There are lots of options for camping near Vancouver from rustic tent sites to luxe RV parks and everything in between. And thanks to our mild climate, camping season extends into September and October, so you still have time to go.