

We are doing everything we can to ensure our parks are safe for visitors,” said Eddie Wood, president, Society of Park Operators. “We are looking forward to another great season of taking care of our spectacular provincial parks and welcoming you into our campgrounds. All camping parties must ensure they meet current public health guidelines for gatherings, even if those allowed numbers are less than the maximum site allowance. Public health guidelines for gatherings may change throughout the season and between the time of booking a campsite and a scheduled arrival date. Reservations for day-use facilities, including picnic shelters and halls, remain closed for the 2021 season.Įverything there is to know about reservations and facilities, including up-to-date information on the status of favourite provincial parks, is available at: bcparks.ca Changes are being made to ensure everyone has a safe visit, such as how many people can be in a campsite and restrictions on group sites. Opening provincial campgrounds safely to support public health guidelines means it will not be business as usual in many campgrounds. “Our government is committed to ensuring British Columbians can safely enjoy the natural beauty of our province close to home.” “We recognize the heightened importance of outdoor recreation during these uncertain times,” said Kelly Greene, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment. On July 8, people living in other provinces can reserve campsites for the remainder of the season. BC Parks appreciates that a positive camping experience starts the moment a site is booked, so it is important to be prepared with back up options for preferred sites and dates. Since COVID-19 is still impacting the province and travel opportunities are limited, this year’s camping season is expected to be busy. Reservations can be made no further than two months out from arrival. “We are all looking forward to another summer of camping and outdoor recreation in B.C., and while public health concerns and advice remain, we are asking people to pick a campground as close to home as possible to avoid long road trips and non-essential travel.” They provide a special place to safely connect with nature and improve our health and well-being during these difficult times,” said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. “Our provincial parks have never been as important as they are right now.

People who live in the province will have priority access to campsite reservations throughout the summer. residents an opportunity to book a campsite two months in advance of their arrival date. The Discover Camping reservation service opens March 8, 2021, giving B.C. can soon begin reserving campsites in provincial parks to help plan trips close to home. The official start of the 2021 camping season is still a few months away, but people living in B.C.
