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Campground Categories

Tent

Flat ground, fire rings, and picnic tables. Traditional tent camping sites.

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RV

Drive-up sites that may have electrical, water, or sewer hookups.

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Walk-in

A short walk from the parking area. Quieter, more secluded sites.

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Backcountry

Hike-in, paddle-in, or fly-in access only. Minimal facilities.

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General

Multi-use or unspecified type. May support tents, RVs, or both.

Data Sources

BC Parks

Provincial parks managed by BC Parks. Often reservable with full facilities like toilets, water, and fire rings.

Rec Site

Recreation sites managed by BC Recreation Sites & Trails. Usually free, first-come-first-served, and more basic.

Marine Trail

BC Marine Trail sites that are typically accessed by boat or kayak.

Private

Commercial campgrounds with paid stays and more developed amenities.

Freshness Signals

Source last verified

When the underlying source was last confirmed or checked.

Source refreshed

When WhereToCamp last synced that record from the source dataset.

Latest community input

When recent photos, reviews, or on-the-ground updates were added.

Status Badges

OpenCurrently open based on season dates.
ClosedCurrently closed or outside operating season.

Reporting Issues

Use Report incorrect info on any campground page for bad coordinates, outdated amenities, seasonal status issues, access notes, or stale photos.