There are 4 main types of campgrounds in BC:
- BC Parks Provincial Parks: Provincial parks are protected areas and are managed and maintained by BC Parks, an agency of the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Most of the campgrounds located within provincial parks are semi-rustic; some have electrical hookups, and only a few have water hookups. The majority of the campgrounds have potable water taps. BC Parks’ online reservation system is called Discover Camping.
- Parks Canada National Parks: There are seven national parks in British Columbia, all of which are managed by Parks Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada. Campgrounds located in these parks vary from rustic to semi-rustic. The online reservation system is available in both French and English.
- Private Campgrounds & RV Parks: Privately owned and operated, many of these campgrounds offer a range of campsites from limited services to partial and full services. To locate private campgrounds visit our interactive Camping Map and select ‘Private Camping & RV’ or use our Camping Search webpage.
- Recreation Sites: The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development maintains more than 1,200 recreation campsites under the Recreation Sites and Trails BC program. Recreation sites provide a rustic experience for campers and are generally located in remote, off-the-beaten-path areas and have basic facilities such as fire rings, picnic tables and outhouses. Visit Recreation Sites and Trails BC for more information.
