Camping
Visit the Mount Revelstoke National Park COVID-19 page for updates on park facilities and services Reserve online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). Camping is permitted in designated areas only with a valid national park camping permit and a national park entry pass.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts
Frontcountry camping
New for 2020: Snowforest Campground
Be among the first to experience Mount Revelstoke National Park’s brand new frontcountry campground. Snowforest Campground features 62 campsites, ranging from walk-in tenting areas to sites suitable for campers and RVs, as well as three MicrOcube units. Nestled near the base of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway and a five kilometre drive from downtown Revelstoke (2 km by bike or on foot), Snowforest makes a perfect base camp for exploring Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks, as well as the surrounding area.
| Snowforest | |||
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| Location from downtown Revelstoke | 5km north by car 2km north by bike or on foot |
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| Campground open | Mid June to early October | ||
| Check if campgrounds are open on the Trail Conditions Report | |||
| Reservations accepted | July 15 to September 27 | ||
| Fees * | $28.00 - $122.64 | ||
| Number of sites | 36 of 62 (limited offer) | ||
| MicrOcubes | 3 (closed until further notice) | ||
| Flush toilets | Yes | ||
| Food lockers | Yes | ||
| Potable water | Yes | ||
| Kitchen shelter | Yes | ||
| Campfires allowed ** | Yes, with purchase of a fire permit ($8.80) | ||
| Hot showers | Yes (closed until further notice) | ||
| Electricity available | Yes | ||
| Barrier-free access (wheelchair-accessible sites and washrooms) |
Yes | ||
| Staffed welcome station | Yes | ||
| Sani dump (sewage disposal) |
No | ||
** National park pass required. Available for purchase at the campground.
* Firewood is available for use within the campground with purchase of a fire permit. Please don’t take more than an armload per night. Use only firewood that is provided at the campground. Moving firewood to or from national parks can spread invasive species.
Check in, registration & check out
The majority of sites at Snowforest Campground are reservable. If you have a reservation, please proceed to your site. If you do not have a reservation, inquire at the campground centre.
The maximum length of stay is 14 nights. Check out is 12 pm.
Quiet hours
Quiet hours are in effect daily to ensure that visitors get a good night's sleep.
- Quiet hours are from 11 pm – 7 am
- Campfires, visitors, consumption of alcohol, cannabis and cannabis products are not permitted during this time.
- Only site occupants are allowed in the campground after 11 pm
Please remember, even quiet conversations can carry through a forested area. Excessive noise is not permitted at any time of the day. Please report disturbances to the wardens or park staff.
Generator use
Maximum people allowed per site
Maximum of 1 RV or camping trailer, plus up to two tents. We do not permit 2 RVs/campers on the same site. They must all fit on the gravel pads. If RVs are towing a vehicle, the both must be parked entirely on the gravel pad.
Up to 7 people travelling in the same vehicle may stay overnight at one campsite.
The campground accommodates Class A motorhomes (over 10 m or 33 ft).
Bears
Camping with dogs
Bringing your furry family member? Dogs are welcome in Snowforest Campground but must be on a leash at all times. Do not leave pets unattended, pick up after your pets and ensure that all pet food is stored in your vehicle or the bear-proof lockers.
Camping outside the park
Glacier National Park has two campgrounds 70km east of Mount Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway. Several commercial campgrounds are found in the communities of Revelstoke and Golden. Two BC Parks campgrounds, Martha Creek and Blanket Creek, are located within 20 minutes of Revelstoke.
Backcountry camping
Eva and Jade Lakes - There are two designated summer backcountry campgrounds in the park at Eva Lake and Jade Lakes. Each campground is equipped with:
- Four tent pads
- Outhouses
- Bear-proof food storage lockers
Campfires are not permitted.
Dogs are not allowed in the backcountry of Mount Revelstoke National Park, including Eva and Jade Lakes campgrounds.
Backcountry campers require a backcountry camping permit and a national park pass. Permits are obtained in person on a first come, first served basis on the day of use by visiting the welcome station kiosk at the base of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway or at the Parks Canada office in Revelstoke. National park passes are also available at these locations. Visit our fees page for current rates.
Random camping
Random camping is only permitted in remote areas of the park, at least 5 km from trails, roads and designated campsites, and 100m from water bodies. A backcountry camping permit is required and must be picked up at the Parks Canada office in Revelstoke or the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre. Random camping permits cannot be booked online.
Maximum 6 persons per group. Campfires of any kind are NOT permitted. Gas stove use only. A maximum of two nights are allowed in one area, afterwards you must move camp. Carefully choose tenting areas to minimize vegetation damage.
Winter camping
Winter camping is not permitted in Mount Revelstoke National Park between December 15 and April 15 each year.