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Frequently Asked
Questions - General Park Information
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How
many vehicles are allowed per campsite? |
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BC Parks
charges on a per party basis. Due to wear and tear, maintenance
and conservation factors within our parks, limits must be
placed on the party size
- the number of people and vehicles each campsite can accommodate.
Each camping party is allowed:
- One
vehicle and trailer (including towed vehicle). Either one
(but not both) may be an RV.
- A second
vehicle (non-RV) may be allowed on site for an additional
nightly charge of 1/2 the campsite fee.
- Note:
A towed vehicle is not considered a second vehicle.
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What
is the maximum number of people allowed per campsite? |
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A maximum
of eight persons including children (15 years of age and younger).
At least one member of the party must be 16 years of age or
older. BC Parks camping party definition states:
- One
to four persons 16 years of age or older.
- A maximum
of eight persons including children (15 years of age and
younger).
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When
are the gates closed? |
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Gates
are opened at 7:00 am and closed at 11:00 pm. Please respect
other campers’ right to enjoy a peaceful camping experience.
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Are
pets allowed in a provincial park? |
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Domestic
pets are not permitted in all parks - please check specific
parks for details. In those that allow them, domestic animals
must be kept on a leash (no longer than 2 metres - about 6 1/2
feet) or in a vehicle, at all times. Domestic animals are NOT
ALLOWED in beach areas or park buildings unless designated by
sign. You are responsible for the behavior of any domestic animal
you bring into a park and must dispose of its excrement in a
manner that does not inconvenience or annoy other park visitors. |
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Is
the area patrolled by security or parks personnel to watch for
noisy parties, vandals etc.? |
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In some
parks, depending on the service level of the park, there is
either a full-time security presence or a part-time security
presence provided by the campground facility officer. |
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How
long can I stay in a provincial park?
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No person
shall camp or dock in a particular park or recreation area for
more than 14 days per calendar year. |
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Is
hunting or firearms allowed in parks?
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No person
shall possess or discharge a firearm, bows or crossbows in a
park or recreation area except during an open season as specified
under the "Wildlife Act" or as authorized. Hunting
is permitted in some parks where management deems it appropriate.
For more information, Hunting
and Trapping Information. |
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What
is winter camping and where is it available? |
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Certain
parks within the park system offer a year-round camping opportunities.
Generally the services provided during the off-season are minimal,
and a camping fee may be charged depending on the particular
park. |
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How
can I make a campground reservation? |
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To make
a campground reservation, you can reserve online or call the
Discover Camping campground reservation service toll-free
at 1-800-689-9025 (604-689-9025 in Greater Vancouver). For
general information on campground reservations and a list
of parks which accept reservations, contact Discover
Camping.
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