A limited number of national parks offer camping in winter and early spring. It may also help reduce the need for cancellations. You can currently make reservations at these sites for dates up to the end of March 2021. The backcountry permit system is for backcountry and marine site use only. Any dates of the "Operating Season" outside of the "Reservable Period" are the dates that it operates on a first come, first served basis only. One of the best ways to experience the park is by spending a night or two camping out under the stars. Recreational activities and facilities available at Tombstone Territorial Park and how to reserve and register your backcountry trip. This list is not exhaustive! As a backcountry traveller, you will be able to visit natural wonders seen by only a small percentage of visitors. June 3 to September 26, Loop A, C & D: Wet conditions may be encountered, particularly in the spring. MicrOcube Reservations for April 2021 will begin December 16, 2020. They can be made on-line at www.reservation.pc.gc.ca or by calling 1-877-RESERVE (877-737-3783) Stormhaven and High Dump are the two backcountry camping areas in Bruce Peninsula National Park. A limited number of national parks offer camping in winter and early spring. Back country. We can help! Sites 1-34: Available from 8 am to 6 pm local park time (8:30 am to 6:30 pm in Newfoundland). Many campsite reservations are cancelled daily. Ontario Parks can be busy and are often full during the May 1 to October 30 Visit the COVID-19 and your visit to Riding Mountain National Park for updates on park facilities and services. Birches Wet conditions may be encountered, particularly in the spring. Prepare to experience beautiful nights under the stars following a rewarding day of paddling. Reservations are required for all overnight stays in Garibaldi Provincial Park year-round. The park offers something for everyone, from easy, one-night escapes to 10-day adventures. Parks and sites are working collaboratively with Indigenous partners and communities to respect their concerns about COVID-19, and to ensure that we can safely provide services, including camping. Backcountry camping involves travelling on foot, bike, horse or by boat at least 1 km to a campground inaccessible to motorized vehicles. June 8 to September 6, Backcountry campsites: The "Operating Season" and "Reservable Period" refers to the days that the guided hike is open for use. May 7 to October 10; Tunnel Mountain Village 2 Open Year Round, Poplars It may also help reduce the need for cancellations. June 8 to September 26, Loop B: We’ll text you This is an alternate (on-line) way to pre-pay for your backcountry permit … Reserve Online Now Reservations by Phone Call Toll Free: 1-888 For example: For example: If a Backcountry Reservation is booked for Friday and Saturday nights and the cancellation request is received by 1:59 pm on Tuesday, the camping … first May 14 to September 5; Sites 501 - 577: May 1 to October 30. May 14 to October 24, Loops A, C & D: Reservations for backcountry camping are available by calling the visitor centre at 403-859-5133. Multiple reservations in the same name for the same time period are not allowed. Canada's oldest national park protects large tracts of stunningly beautiful mountain wilderness. footnote 3 referrer. Reservations Online Reserve your car campsite, backcountry campsite, roofed accommodation, group campsite or day-use facility (picnic shelter) now. COVID-19 Backcountry Camping Safety Higher Use Means Higher Risk : Many people and many touch points means higher risks. Yurt Reservations must be made in the name of the person who will pick up the camping permit. New Reservations for 10 of the 15 backcountry sites will open in late June to early July for the season. Backcountry camping reservations are now available online: Parks Canada Reservations. May 7 to October 10. Customer profiles from the previous system Plan ahead using our camping during COVID-19 page to check what services will be available. If you had an account under the previous Discover Camping system and do not have an active reservation with an arrival date after December 3, 2019 you MUST create a new account above. For general information, please call the Parks Canada national information line at 1-888-773-8888. Backcountry cabins Call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) ARE Algonquin Backcountry campsites SOLD OUT? Point Backcountry Campground is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, 50 km south of Hwy. Make an online reservation for a backcountry campsite at Tombstone. Reservations for April 2021 will begin December 16, 2020. Return to first Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts Please check BC Parks To ensure that you have a pleasant experience, be sure to boil all water before use (water sources in Wasagaming are potable). Reserve online via the Parks Canada Reservation Service or call 1-877-737-3783. Ontario Parks is a backcountry paddling paradise for canoeists, kayakers, and stand up paddle boarders of all skill levels. oTENTiks Reservations for trips between May 2021 and March 2022 will open in April, instead of January. Camping enthusiasts can soon reserve sites at two popular provincial parks — Joffre Lakes and Tweedsmuir South. Beginning April 2, 2019, at 7 a.m. Pacific time, the 26 backcountry tent pads at Joffre Lakes will be reservable through Discover Camping, along with 24 vehicle-accessible campsites at Tweedsmuir … This system will not be used for car camping or controlled back country permits such as Berg Lake Trail (Mount Robson), Bowron Lake, Garibaldi and Mount Assiniboine Parks. Backcountry camping reservations will be available on Discover Camping, beginning Monday, July 27th at 7:00 AM PST. Welcome to Parks Canada's online Reservation Service for 38 national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas in Canada. Sites 101 - 172: The park offers something for everyone, from easy, one-night escapes to 10-day adventures. June 8 to September 26, Sites 1-41, 42-86, 100-139 & oTENTiks: As of July 20th, most campgrounds and visitor facilities are available at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. oTENTiks Best is to make a reservation well ahead. first oTENTiks Backcountry camping reservations are now available online: Parks Canada Reservations. May 7 to October 10; Sites 301 - 359: Open Year Round; Regular change and cancellation fees apply. May 14 to September 5; Sites 601 - 640: 2020 backcountry camping reservations will open January 20, 2020 at 8:00 am AST. Backcountry camping reservations that were made prior to the suspension of visitor services will resume on June 22. To Moraine Lake: footnote 1 referrer. For a refund of backcountry camping permit fees, a cancellation or change must be made more than 72 hours before 2:00 p.m. of the scheduled arrival date. Day use of Backcountry sites are permitted. For help planning your backpacking experience, please use our Trail Guide/Etiquette or stop by the Visitor Centre in person for assistance. The "Reservable Period" refers to the nights for which you can make a reservation. Look at our camping checklist or download the Parks Canada App where you can edit and save your own packing checklist. Flooding on the trails, caused by beaver dams, is occasionally a problem. Parks Canada campgrounds get very busy during high season. The camping experience at Parks Canada will be different than in previous years. Backcountry camping With more than 1000 kilometres of trails and routes to choose from, backcountry camping is a great way to experience the rugged and untamed wilderness of Jasper National Park. The "Operating Season" refers to the nights that the campground or hike is open for use. You will be able to make reservations for trips between May 2021 and March 2022 in April 2021. 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