2023 BC Parks Camping Reservations

Reservations for BC Parks campsites open earlier for the 2023 season than they traditionally have in previous years. Starting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7am PST, campers can make reservations for BC Parks sites for up to 4-months in advance. Previously, reservations were only allowed to be made for up to 2-months in advance but BC Parks is moving to a 4-month rolling system beginning January 3rd.

For example, on January 3, 2023, you will be able to book a BC Parks reservable campsite arrival for May 3, 2023. On January 4, 2023, you will be able to book a BC Parks reservable campsite arrival for May 4, 2023, and so on.

Some other notes for the 2023 camping season:

• Added to the BC Parks Reservation system for 2023 are Allison Lake Park near Princeton, Gwillim Lake Park near Chetwynd, and Yahk Park near the Kingsgate border crossing.
• Reservations for the  Bowron Lakes Canoe Circuit opened on December 1, 2022.
• The Kinney Lake Campground (7km from the parking lot) will be the only campground along the Berg Lake Trail to open for 2023. The rest of the trail remains damaged.

Important Dates

Victoria Day Long Weekend (May)
Saturday, May 20 – Monday, May 22, 2023
BC Parks Reservations Open: January 19, 2023 at 7am PST (for the Friday night in May)

Canada Day Long Weekend (July)
Saturday, July 1 – Monday, July 3, 2023
BC Parks Reservations Open: February 28, 2023 at 7am PST (for the Friday night before Canada Day)

BC Day Long Weekend (August)
Saturday, August 5 – Monday, August 7, 2023
BC Parks Reservations Open: April 4, 2023 at 7am PST (for the Friday night before BC Day)

Labour Day Long Weekend (September)
Saturday, September 2 – Monday, September 4, 2023
BC Parks Reservations Open: May 1, 2023 at 7am PST (for the Friday night before Labour Day)

Plan ahead and book early as many of the campsites will fill up fast during the spring and summer seasons.