Many British Columbia privately owned and operated campgrounds offer tent sites. Firepits are included at each campsite or in the group tenting area. BC campgrounds that offer tenting sites also provide restrooms and showers and often a Laundromat.

How many tents can you have on a campsite BC?

At least one member of the camping party MUST be 16 years or older. A maximum of eight persons including children (15 years of age and younger). Campsite maximum is one camping party per site, unless otherwise authorized.

Where can you set up a tent in BC?

Five Places to Pitch A Tent Near VancouverAlice Lake Provincial Park. Best Campground: Alice Lake Campground. Golden Ears Provincial Park. Best Campground: Gold Creek Campground. Garibaldi Provincial Park. Best Campground: Garibaldi Lake. Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park [aka Indian Arm Park] Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.

Can you put a tent on a camper site?

RVs are really popular and most RV parks will prioritize RVs. What this means is that you can be pitching your little tent in an area thats either not made for tents, or is squished in between RVs. RV parks like this can be pretty crowded places too.

Are tents allowed in national parks?

Almost all national parks that allow backcountry camping will restrict you to tents only. You will be allowed to park your vehicle at an established parking lot, but you will have to hike your camping gear for several miles where you wont spoil everyone elses view.

What is the difference between a campsite and a tent site?

In my experience, campsite can mean either and tent site is a specific term. There s a whole lot of campgrounds that have sites for both tents and RVs. I wouldnt assume anything without calling the host or visiting the website.

What is hook up camping?

At most campgrounds, “Full Hookups” means youll have sewer, water, and electric hookups. Its the sewer hook-up that often makes a campsite “Full Hookup.” Sewer hookups allow your waste to go right out of your RV through your sewer hose. A water hook-up allows you to connect to city water supply.

What is stealth camping?

Stealth camping is sleeping in your vehicle without drawing attention to yourself. This is similar to boondocking which generally refers to sleeping overnight on BLM or free public lands.

What is not allowed at national parks?

Fires (including charcoal) are prohibited unless approved by the Superintendent. Hunting and trapping are prohibited at the monument in its effort to protect wildlife. The viewing of wildlife with artificial light is also prohibited. Boating is allowed only by written authorization from the Superintendent Office.

Is wild camping legal in BC?

In most parks, backcountry camping is only permitted in designated backcountry camping areas although in some parks, wilderness camping is permitted. Check the BC Parks website if wilderness camping is permitted in each park.

What is PAD length camping?

Typically, a tent pad is about 10 feet by 12 feet. This size gives you an area large enough to fit two small tents or one large family-sized tent. You may be able to look up the tent pads size at a campground on their website before you go.

Whats the longest you can stay at a campground?

How Long Can You Stay At A Campground?At most federal, state, and government-owned campgrounds, you can usually stay up to 14 days, and some may allow up to 21 days in the off-season. However, the campgrounds themselves vary by state and by the organizations responsible for the upkeep.More items

What is the best vehicle for stealth camping?

Sprinters, Ford Transits, & conversion vans are going to be the most practical when it comes to stealth camping. They are always street parked and nobody looks twice. Its the more unique vehicles like school buses, ambulances, sprinters, or RV-style conversions that will make stealth camping difficult.