Les Skands stands with front sign at Skands Campground. Green with white font and a cedar frame

From Family Farm to RV Park To Campground: Our Roots Run Deep

At Skands Campground, when we say we have been making memories for generations, we’re not kidding!

Tracing back to 1909 when Jens Skands, an immigrant from Norway, purchased the property, initially a farm, from Ole Johnson (Johnson Road). From 1909 to 1970, the land thrived as a working farm under the Skands family's care.

In 1970, the Skands brothers, Harold, Einar, and Arnold, transformed the farm into the family-friendly campground we know and love today. You’ll see the reference of three trees standing together in our logo, representing the three brothers.

Originally named 'Skands Brothers Tent and Trailer Court,' then just Skands Court, the campground has evolved into a cherished legacy, still family-owned and run.

Skands Campground stands as a testament to our commitment to family values and providing a welcoming haven for generations seeking the beauty and magic that is Christina Lake, British Columbia.

Circa 1970's Black and white image of the three brothers of Skands Brother's Tent and Trailer Court in Christina Lake, BC. Now known as Skands Campground's.

From left to right: Harold, Einar and Arnold Skands in 1970

Logo for Skands Campground - Sketched Line drawing of three stylized trees and a wave representing our lakefront camping experience and the 3 brothers that founded it.

From left to right: Gloria, Les and Joan Skands. Arnold’s ‘kids’

“The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.”
— Og Mandino

Skands Campground:

Making Memories for Generations

From our family to yours…

You’ll see many generations of the Skands family involved in running (and enjoying) the campground. It truly is a family affair.

A Lakefront RV Park with Heart and History

Horizontal line of barbed wire that represents the old farm fence that lines the Skands campground property at Christina Lake
Horizontal line of barbed wire that represents the old farm fence that lines the Skands campground property at Christina Lake
Horizontal line of barbed wire that represents the old farm fence that lines the Skands campground property at Christina Lake
Horizontal line of barbed wire that represents the old farm fence that lines the Skands campground property at Christina Lake
Horizontal line of barbed wire that represents the old farm fence that lines the Skands campground property at Christina Lake
Jenine Skands stand up paddle boarding in front of Skands Campground at Christina Lake, BC
Skands family member wake surfing off a boat outside of Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
Marcy and Emilia Skands sunning themselves on a paddleboard outside of Skands Campground on Christina Lake, BC
Marcy and DeEtte enjoying a beverage on the beach at sunset at Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
A fifth-generation Skands family member camping with their dogs at Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
Skands Family campfires lakefront at Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
5 kids in lifejackets at the beachfront boat dock at Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
4 kids in lifejackets on the bow of the boat excited for a boating adventure at Skands Campground in Christina Lake, BC
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Gloria Skands - our matriarch
Chad Skands - boat captain extrordinaire at Skands Campground
Heather and Martin ride bikes on the KVR bridge
L to R: Les, Jenine, Marcy, Rob, Dee and Ken
Skands cousins!
L to R: Skands Cousins - Eric, Rob, Heather, Marcy and Chad
Jenine and Shae Skands and kids on route to the Pony Espresso!
Joan at the breakfast cook out - Skands Campground

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