Planning Your Visit to a Recreation Site or Trail

Use the following resources to plan a safe and enjoyable experience in British Columbia's rugged backcountry.

Find a Recreation Site or Trail

• By Name, Location, Activity or Facility

Check for possible closures or alerts that may affect the site you plan to visit.

• Alerts, Closures & Warnings

Recreation Site & Trail Information

• Learn more about the sites and trails

Fees & Reservations

Some sites charge fees, though discounts are available for seniors and persons with disabilities.

• Fees, Discounts & Reservations

Vehicle Access to Recreation Sites and Trails

• Access to Recreation Sites & Trails
• Drive BC — Traveler information system

Rules & Site Use Etiquette

• Know the Rules for Recreation Sites & Trails
• Responsible Site & Trail Use

Other policies and strategies to enhance your enjoyment and safety of the sites and trails.

• Policies, Strategies & Guidelines

Organizing Events

Information is available for persons who wish to organize and host events at recreation sites or trails.

• Organizing Events at Recreation Sites & Trails

Activities at Recreation Sites and Trails

Mountain Biking

• Mountain Bike Policy (PDF)

Geocaching

Are you a geocacher who would like to explore BC’s recreation sites and trails? If so, you are invited to participate in a geotour. Recreation Sites and Trails has teamed up with Backroad Mapbooks to create a themed geotour of popular recreation sites and trails throughout BC.

• For more information follow this link: GEOTOUR

Fishing & Hunting

• Follow this link for further resources on Fishing & Hunting

Camping

Other camping resources:

• BC Parks — has many campsites throughout the province
• Parks Canada — camp in B.C.'s eastern mountains or western islands
• Hello BC — helps you explore camping & RVing by region
• RVing and Camping in BC — includes private campgrounds