COVID-19 and your visit to Glacier National Park
Openings and services differ across the country. Please check the Parks Canada national information portal dedicated to COVID-19 for regular updates.
Non-essential travel in BC is not recommended at this time. Please follow all health and safety protocols and make conservative choices while recreating. In-person service may be limited or unavailable.
The latest information about Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks
Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks are currently offering limited visitor access and services.
All shelters at day use areas and campgrounds will remain closed until further notice.
What's open (updated November 25)
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Trails
Glacier National Park
Trails
Facilities
- Rogers Pass Discovery Centre (limited visitor services)
What's closed (updated December 11)
Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Monashee Cabin
- Summit Shuttle Bus
- Some picnic shelters at day use areas and campgrounds
- Parks Canada Administration Office, Revelstoke
- Check the Mount Revelstoke National Park trail conditions report for updates
Glacier National Park
- Some picnic shelters at day use areas and campgrounds
- Beaver Valley Picnic Area
- Check the Glacier National Park trail conditions report for updates
Camping during COVID-19 (updated April 1)
Please note the camping offer may be adjusted according to current federal and provincial health orders and recommendations. Remember that higher elevations of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks can be snow bound until mid-July. Check trail conditions before your visit.
Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Reservations launch April 6, 2021 at 8 am PDT. You can reserve sites at Snowforest Campground online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783).
- Camping information for Mount Revelstoke National Park
Glacier National Park
- Reservations launch April 6, 2021 at 8 am PDT. You can reserve sites at Loop Brook Campground online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). Illecillewaet Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Camping information for Glacier National Park
Backcountry Camping
- Reservations launch April 6, 2021 at 8 am PDT. You can reserve sites at Eva Lake, Jade Lakes and Hermit Meadows backcountry campgrounds online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783).
- Remember that backcountry trails and campsites in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks can be snow bound until mid-July. Check trail conditions before your visit.
- Backcountry camping information for Glacier National Park
- Backcountry camping information for Mount Revelstoke National Park
Your safety when visiting
Is it safe to visit Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks?
The safety of visitors, employees and residents is our top priority. We welcome your support toward a safe and respectful visit:
- You are responsible for your own safety
- You can help keep others safe
- Do not visit if you are sick. Do not visit if you were recently exposed to someone with COVID-19
- Follow all public health guidelines. Hand washing hygiene and social distance measures are key to your health
- Maintain physical distance measures of two metres (six feet) between yourself and others
- Wear a non-medical mask or face covering when you are closer than two metres (six feet) to other people.
- Wash your hands frequently
- Bring your own COVID-19 hygiene safety kit. Bring your own hand sanitizer and disposable gloves.
- Prepare for long lines. Prepare to wait for your turn
- You may need to change your plans
- Be kind and patient to each other. We are in this together
Are masks mandatory?
Masks are now required in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. An indoor public space is any space with walls and a roof that can be accessed by the members of the public.
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Stay informed
Visitor information is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.