Group Camping and Picnicking Reservations
2008 Camping Season
This page was last updated - May 30, 2008
Group Camping and Group Picnicking -
Information and Reservations
Some provincial parks offer reservable camping and picnicking facilities for groups. To reserve a group campsite or picnic site,
please contact the number listed below on or after the booking date
stated.
Please note: The contact numbers below are for reserving the 'group style' sites only. If you wish more information about the park, please click on the park name.
- A group camping or picnicking party must consist of a minimum of 15 people or more.
- A youth group camping party must consist of a minimum of 15 people or more.
- A youth group means a group undertaking a camping trip organized by a school or not-for-profit society, supervised by an adult representative of the school or society and having a ratio of adults to members who are 18 years of age or younger of not less than one (1) in eight (8) and not more than one (1) in four (4).
Visit this page for information on all provincial park camping fees.
PARK |
BOOKING |
CONTACT |
COMMENTS |
| Alice Lake | March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 9:00 am |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 | Two group campsites available. Minimum 16 to maximum 36 persons |
| Alouette Lake (see GOLDEN EARS below) | |||
| Barkerville -Forest Rose Campground |
For 2008: Monday to Friday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
1-888-994-3332 ext. 29 or Email: barkerville@barkerville.ca |
40 persons maximum (approx.); has picnic shelter, fire rings, toilets, water, showers, firewood, picnic tables; no beach. |
| Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit | Jan 2 to Sept 22, 2008 |
From anywhere in North America (including Alaska and Hawaii) call 1-800-435-5622. From Greater Vancouver call: 1-604-435-5622. From overseas call: 1-250-387-1642. |
Reservations are mandatory for all groups of four to seven canoes.
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| Bright Angel (This is a Class C provincial park managed by volunteers) | For 2008 | Ph: 1-250-743-5922 | 50 persons maximum camping; by donation
30 persons maximum picnicking; by donation |
| Buttle Lake - Driftwood Bay group campground (See STRATHCONA below) | |||
| Conkle Lake | October 1st annually | Contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd. at |
5 party minimum per groupsite required. |
| Cowichan River | Anytime - |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
Horseshoe Bend Group Site – Stoltz Pool Group Site – |
| Cultus Lake -Honeymoon Bay group site |
Monday, January 14th, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:00am. |
1-604-986-9371 |
Minimum booking 20 adults (5 parties), with a maximum of 50. Additional fees apply for extra parties. |
| E.C. Manning | Monday, January 28th, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:00am. |
Lone Duck I and II reservations at: The Lone Duck 2 Group Site and Cambie Creek Group Site is open throughout the winter (reservation only). Please book by calling 604-476-9069 Only phone call reservations accepted; no emails, faxes or walk-ins. |
Summer: Two groupsites, Lone Duck
I and Lone Duck II available. Groups
must have a minimum of 20 and a max of 50
per site. Sites open from May
18 to October 8. (dates may be subject to change due to weather
conditions) |
| Fintry | January 1st each year | Ph: 1-250-545-1560 Up to January 1st, send written requests by mail to: |
Only written requests are accepted up to January 1st each year. A draw will take place for all written requests. Then phone requests will be accepted. Fintry group site has 3 pods, each pod can accommodate up to 10 parties; also has 2 "shared" picnic shelters. |
| French Beach | Anytime - |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
50 persons maximum, 6 party minimum camping or picknicking. French Beach group site shelter has hot water, double sink, woodstove & electrical plug-in for small appliances, tables and lots of counter space. Site has group fire pit with seats,wheel chair access pit toilets, beach access, RV parking, large grass tenting area, very private location. |
Golden Ears |
Monday, January 7th, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:00am. |
1-604-466-8325 |
There are two group campgrounds in Golden Ears. |
| Goldstream | Anytime - 24 hours a day answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
100 persons maximum camping, 6 party minimum; 100 persons maximum picnicking, 6 party minimum. |
| Gordon Bay | Anytime - 24 hours a day answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
50 persons maximum camping, 6 party minimum; 50 persons maximum picnicking, 6 party minimum. |
| Green Lake - Sunset View campground |
TBA for 2008 |
Ph: 1-250-397-2523 |
60 persons maximum (approx); has 18 parking stalls, 12 tables, fire rings, firewood, water, two toilets, a shared log picnic shelter, beach.
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| Hicks Lake (see SASQUATCH below) |
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| Honeymoon Bay (see CULTUS LAKE above) |
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| Kentucky-Alleyne | March 15, 2008 |
1-250-378-5334 E-mail: info@bcinteriorparks.com Leave message indicating name, reservation dates requested, number of parties in the group and day and evening telephone numbers at which you can be reached. |
The group site requires a minimum booking of ten parties. Picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets, potable water, lakeside with good fishing/boating. |
| Kettle River | October 1st annually |
Contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd. at |
5 party minimum & 6 party maximum per group site required. |
| Kikomun Creek - Reservoir campground |
January 1st each year | Kootenay Forest Resources |
Small site will accommodate up to 10 units (approx 50 people); |
| Kokanee Creek | Anytime | Ph: 1-250-825-4212 |
Small area will accommodate 5 to 8 units; Large area will accommodate 8 to 12 units. |
| Lakelse Lake | January 2, 2008 |
Send email: nwescapesbc@telus.net OR From Sep 16th - April 30th From May 1st - Sept 15th,
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Group site open from May 1 - September 30. Has 8 campsites, picnic shelter, beach access, grass field and volleyball net. |
| Loveland Bay | Anytime - 24 hours a day answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
Group Camping has two sites: |
| Mabel Lake | January 1st each year | Ph: 1-250-545-1560 |
Only written requests are accepted up to January 1st each year. A draw would take place for all written requests. Due to large number of requests please indicate alternate dates. Then phone requests will be accepted. |
| Manning, E.C. (see "E" above) |
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| Miracle Beach | Anytime - 24 hours a day answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
Miracle Beach Park has one group site which can accommodate 10 camping units. On an open grassy field well back of the campground. Facilities include pit toilets, fire rings, fresh water and picnic tables. |
| Montague Harbour Marine (on southern Galiano Island) | March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:30 am |
Phone or Fax: 1-250-539-2115 |
25 persons maximum camping; 25 persons maximum picnicking No vehicle access; parking lot is approximately 100 metres from group area; there are two wood-burning stoves, a stand-up barbeque and a sink with cold water tap. |
| Mount Assiniboine | Anytime | Ministry of Environment, Kootenay Regional office: Ph: 1-250-489-8540 |
One group campground at O'Brien's Meadow |
| Mount Robson | April 1st to Oct 1st | For group site reservations and enquiries, phone: |
Well developed facilities at Robson Meadows campground only. |
| Mount Seymour | Anytime | Ph: 1-604-986-2261 Ext 214 Mount Seymour Resorts takes reservations year-round. |
Group campsite with large wooden structure for cooking, one pit toilet and one firepit; there are no individual picnic tables. 50 persons maximum |
| Nairn Falls | March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 9:00 am |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 | Group campsite Minimum 16 to maximum 36 persons |
| Newcastle Island | Jan 1st to Nov 1st See “comments” section |
Ph: 1-250-754-7893 For group camping, group picnicking and Pavilion reservations. |
30 - 450 persons maximum @ five group campsites; Pavilion can be booked for special events; hall capacity is 250 people, catering is available upon request. |
| Paul Lake | Anytime | Ph: 1-250-554-0720 |
40-50 persons maximum camping; 65-75 persons maximum picnicking; Site has picnic shelter, fire rings, wood, drinking water, pit toilets, tables, large playing field, near beach and hiking trail. |
| Peace Arch Park | Anytime | Ph: 1-604-541-1217 | Shelter only; $200 per day. |
| Plumper Cove | March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 9:00 am |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 | Day use group picnicking area only. |
| Porpoise Bay | April 1st each year Phone line opens at 9:00 am |
Ph: 1-604-885-3714 | Day use picnic site and group campground. |
| Rathtrevor Beach | Anytime - 24 hours a day answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
There are six group camping sites and two group picnicking sites. Minimum booking five (5) parties for group site. |
| Ruckle (on Saltspring Island) |
March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:30 am |
Phone or Fax: 1-250-539-2115 Group sites not reservable on long holiday weekends. |
Three (3) group sites: |
| Sasquatch - Hicks Lake campground |
Monday, January 21th, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:00 am. |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 |
Minimum booking 20 adults (5 parties), with a maximum of 50. Additional fees apply for extra parties. |
| Shannon Falls | March 1, 2008 Phone line opens at 9:00 am |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 | Day use group picnicking area only. |
| Shuswap Lake at Scotch Creek | Oct 1st each year for the next camping season. Phone lines open at 8:00 am. |
Ph: 1-250-955-0861 | Group rates apply to youth groups; otherwise per party fees apply. |
| Skagit Valley - Ross Lake campground |
Monday, January 28th, 2008 Phone line opens at 8:00am. |
Ph: 1-604-986-9371 |
Minimum booking 20 adults (5 parties), with a maximum of 50. Additional fees apply for extra parties. |
| Strathcona - Driftwood Bay Group Campground on Buttle Lake
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Anytime - 24 hours a day - answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
Strathcona Park has one group site which holds 25 camping units. |
| Syringa | January 1st each year |
Ph: 1-250-837-5734 or
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Maximum capacity is 60 people. Improvements include new vehicle access, level sites and water. Rates are based on per camping party or group price for non-profit organizations. |
| Taylor Arm | Anytime - 24 hours a day - answering machine |
Ph: 1-250-474-1336 |
One or two sites depending on group size - can accommodate 20 camping units. Has two sites close together and larger 3rd site with a field area.
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| Tudyah Lake | Anytime | Quartz Contracting: |
Random campsites. Call for more information. |
| Tyhee Lake | January 2, 2008 |
Send email: nwescapesbc@telus.net OR From Sep 16th - April 30th From May 1st - Sept 15th, |
Group site available from May 15 - Sept 30. Site has picnic shelter with woodstove, running water. Playfield, beach, showers nearby. Maximum 50 persons for camping/picnicking. |
| West Lake | Jan 2nd to Sept 15th for 2008 | Contact Park Facility Operator |
Day-use picnic site with shelter, tables and water. Picnic site is available for booking between May 23rd to Sept 7th. Site is available on either side of dates indicated but no guarantee of water availability. |
