Parks Canada reservation opening dates for 2025
January 17, 2025
Glacier National Park (8:00 am PT)
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (8:00 am PT)
Mount Revelstoke National Park (8:00 am PT)
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (8:00 am PT)
January 21, 2025
Kootenay National Park (8:00 am MT)
Yoho National Park (8:00 am MT)
Kluane National Park and Reserve (8:00 am MT)
January 22, 2025
Waterton Lakes National Park (8:00 am MT)
Wood Buffalo National Park (8:00 am MT)
January 24, 2025
Banff National Park (8:00 am MT)
January 28, 2025
Jasper National Park (8:00 am MT)
April 16, 2025
Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise lakeshore (8:00 am MT)
BC Parks reservations for 2025
You can make a reservation for your entire stay up to four months before your desired arrival date.
New camping reservations become available at 7 am Pacific Time daily
Example: If you want to arrive on July 25 and stay four nights, you can reserve all four nights starting at 7 am PT on March 25
Because most parks lack internet connectivity, most reservations can only be made up until 8 pm two days before your arrival date
Example: If you want to arrive on July 25, you must make your reservation before 8 pm on July 23
Parks that have internet connectivity accept reservations right up until your planned arrival date
US National Parks reservations for 2025
Most campsites: Available 6 months in advance on Recreation.gov.
Example: To book for July 1, make your reservation on February 1.
Popular dates like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends fill up faster.
Special Cases
Yosemite National Park:
Campsites open five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am PT.
Example: To book for May, reservations open on January 15.
High-demand dates (May–September) often sell out within seconds!
Yellowstone National Park:
Booking windows vary by campground and may open up to 13 months in advance.
Washington State Parks Reservations for 2025
Booking Window: Reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance starting at 7 am Pacific Time.
For more tips on securing a campsite in British Columbia, check out our Top 10 Tips for Securing a Campsite in BritishColumbia
Happy camping!
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