Park Closures & Campfire Bans

As of September 3, 2008

During the summer season, BC Parks may impose campfire bans in provincial parks due to forest fire hazards or forest fires occurring in the area. Although closing parks and banning campfires may inconvenience backcountry users and/or frontcountry campers, the safety of park visitors and the need to protect park facilities and natural resources from wildfire have to take precedence.

Please note: A fire in a stove that uses gas or propane for cooking purposes is not considered to be a campfire; however, propane-fueled campfires and briquettes are prohibited during a ban.

A list of park closures or campfire bans will be posted below, as BC Parks are notified by the regional staff. This information may change and, although parks may be open, or state campfires are allowed, a park closure or campfire ban could be imposed or lifted at any time. We recommend you bring a portable stove for cooking. Provincial parks that do not allow campfires at any time or have continuous restricted hours for campfires - are not listed below. Check the specific park page(s) through our Park Finder page.

Click here for some common questions and answers regarding campfire bans in BC Parks.

List of Provincial Parks with Temporary Closures and Campfire Bans

Park Name	Campfire Ban/Closure Status
Octopus Island Provincial Park	Campfire Ban/Park open

The Ministry of Forests, Protection Branch has more information on "Helping to Prevent Forest Fires".