Welcome to Backcountry Sauna
Backcountry Sauna offers wood-fired sauna and hot tub experiences rooted in the wild beauty of the Kootenays. Whether you’re booking a private rental, visiting our Nature Spa, or joining a community sauna session, each experience is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel deeply restored.
From mobile sauna and hot tub rentals delivered to your location, to our forest and riverside Nature Spa settings, we make it easy to move between heat, cold, and rest—without sacrificing comfort. Come gather with friends, celebrate something special, or simply take time for yourself.
We serve the greater Nelson area and surrounding communities.
Our Rentals
Mobile Wood-Fired Sauna
Comfortably fits 8-10 people.
We take care of everything, from delivering and setting up the sauna to providing firewood and a full tutorial to ensure an easy and enjoyable experience. Whether you need it for a few hours or an entire week, our sauna offers a flexible, convenient way to enjoy the benefits of a traditional sauna, wherever you are.
Wood-Fired Hot Tub
Designed to fit 4-6 people.
Our wood-fired hot tub provides a natural, eco-friendly way to relax. Using pure Kootenay water and no chemicals, the tub offers a clean, refreshing experience. We handle the delivery, setup, and firewood so you can enjoy a worry-free soak, whether it’s in your backyard or a remote, scenic location.
The Sauna Tent
Go remote. Stay wildly comfortable.
A Canadian made, wood fired sauna tent that hits 100 Celsius in 15 minutes and packs down to just 70 lbs. Carries to the river, your secret spot at the lake, or right in your backyard, anywhere with eight feet of flat ground and a moment to breathe.
True Kootenay thermal bliss, exactly where you want it.
