When can you book BC provincial campgrounds 2021?
The Discover Camping reservation service opens March 8, 2021, giving B.C. residents an opportunity to book a campsite two months in advance of their arrival date. People who live in the province will have priority access to campsite reservations throughout the summer.
Do BC provincial parks have RV hookups?
BC provincial parks do not have electrical plug-ins and water hook-ups for recreational vehicles at campsites. The only exceptions are Juniper Beach and Steelhead Provincial Parks, which offer electrical hook-ups in some of their campsites.
Are provincial campgrounds closed in BC?
BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19. The closure responds to both the federal and provincial directives that people should stay close to home to reduce COVID-19 transmission risk.
How many provincial campgrounds are there in BC?
British Columbia has one of the largest protected area systems in North America. There are 1,033 provincial parks, recreation areas, conservancies, ecological reserves and protected areas, covering more than 14 million hectares — approximately 14.4% of the provincial land base.
When can I book camping in BC 2022?
When the new reservation service opens on March 21, 2022, at 7 a.m. (Pacific time), people will be able to reserve a campsite up to two months before their desired arrival date at most campgrounds.
What time can you book BC camping?
While you can book campsites two months in advance of your anticipated arrival date starting March 8, people from outside the province can’t reserve until July 8 — or they aren’t supposed to.
When can I book BC camping?
March 21
Regular campsites are reservable up to two months in advance, starting March 21. Group campsite reservations open March 24, and Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit reservations open in April. Backcountry permits can be purchased up to two weeks in advance.
What is Frontcountry camping?
Frontcountry camping means you can get to the campsites by driving in your car, so it’s often called car camping. These campgrounds usually have running water and modern washrooms. Many people camp in tents, while others set up tent-trailers or RVs.
When can you reserve campsites in BC 2020?
On March 21 launch day, frontcountry reservations will only be available for bookings with an arrival date up to May 21 – this includes bookings for the May long weekend. All subsequent dates will be available 2 months in advance of an arrival date, for example: To arrive on June 15, you can book starting April 15.
How do I cancel my BC Parks day pass?
How to make, change, or cancel reservations:
- Log into your BC Parks Reservation System account or.
- Contact the Discover Camping Call Centre. 1-800-689-9025 (toll free from CAN/US) 1-778-371-0607 (international) 7am – 7pm Pacific Time. $5 surcharge per transaction.
What BC provincial campgrounds have power?
BC Parks now has electrical hook-ups in some campgrounds, including:
- Alice Lake Provincial Park.
- Bear Creek Provincial Park.
- E.C. Manning Provincial Park.
- Juniper Beach Provincial Park.
- Kekuli Bay Provincial Park.
- Kikomun Creek Provincial Park.
Are private campgrounds open in British Columbia?
The B.C. government has closed provincial campsites to non residents this summer. Privately owned campgrounds in B.C. are reopening with protocols in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 and encourage physical distancing.
Why do BC Parks have so many campsites?
The popularity of camping in BC Parks has grown significantly over the years. This has created a demand for more reservation opportunities, so everyone has fair and equal access to campsites regardless of where they live.
When can I Reserve a campground at BC Parks?
With a March 8, 2021 release of campground reservations, campers will be able to initially reserve arrival dates up to May 8, 2021; on March 9 arrival dates up to May 9, etc. Operating and Reservable Dates for campgrounds can be found at bcparks.ca/operating-dates/ and on individual park webpages.
Where can I camp in BC with hookups?
BC Parks now has electrical hook-ups in some campgrounds, including: Alice Lake Provincial Park. Bear Creek Provincial Park. Juniper Beach Provincial Park. Kekuli Bay Provincial Park. Kikomun Creek Provincial Park. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Lakelse Lake Provincial Park.
What happened to the BC Parks Location map?
The BC Parks location map is being upgraded and is temporarily offline. It will be back online at 10:00am Pacific Time. We apologize for any inconvenience.