BC Parks 2026 Reservation Changes: What Campers Need to Know (and How to Plan Ahead)
- Jeremy
- Dec 22, 2025
- 2 min read
Planning a spring or early-summer camping trip in British Columbia for 2026? There’s an important update from BC Parks that will affect when you can reserve campsites, and a little forward planning will go a long way.
Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changing, plus how to line up your camper rental so you’re ready the moment bookings open.
What’s Changing for 2026 Campsite Reservations?
For the 2026 season, BC Parks is shifting from a four-month to a three-month rolling reservation window.
What that means:
You can now book campsites three months in advance, instead of four.
As of now, reservations are open up to March 22 for the small number of parks that open that early.
Most BC Parks campgrounds open in April or May, and their dates will appear progressively on a rolling basis.
Key Booking Dates to Mark in Your Calendar
To make things easier, here are two clear examples:
Easter Long Weekend (April 2 arrival)👉 Book starting January 2
May Long Weekend (May 15 arrival)👉 Book starting February 15
If you’re aiming for spring weekends or long weekends, setting calendar reminders is more important than ever, those dates tend to book fast.
What’s Coming Next?
BC Parks will share additional information about:
Park openings and updates
Seasonal advisories
Visitor information for 2026
Keep an eye on bcparks.ca and their social channels for the latest updates as the new year approaches.
How This Impacts Your Camper Road Trip Planning
If you’re planning a camper adventure around BC Parks campgrounds, the biggest takeaway is this: Your camper and your campsite planning should now happen together.
Because campsite bookings open closer to the travel date, it’s smart to:
Know which parks you’re targeting
Be flexible with routes and backup campgrounds
Have your camper rental ready before reservation day
That way, when your preferred campsite opens up, you can book confidently, without scrambling for a vehicle last minute.
Book Your Outland Camper Early (Then Grab the Campsite When It Opens)
At Outland Adventure Vehicle Rentals, many of our guests reserve their camper well ahead of campsite bookings, then secure campgrounds as soon as dates are released.
Our compact 4x4 campers are:
Easy to drive and fuel-efficient
Accepted at standard tent sites and “Van/Camper” sites
Ideal for long road trips across BC
👉 Ready to start planning?
Book your Outland camper now, set your BC Parks reminder dates, and you’ll be perfectly positioned when reservations go live.
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