Parks Canada to Reopen Campground Reservations From June 23rd

Credit: Canadian Tourism Commission

Are you planning to go camping in Canada’s National Parks when Parks Canada reopens campgrounds after COVID-19 closure?

Parks Canada is allowing camping from June 22nd at 31 national parks and national historic sites across the country for those with existing reservations and reopening reservations for the rest of the 2020 season from June 23rd.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions on international travel, Parks Canada will be cancelling and refunding reservations from international visitors —including those from the United States — until at least Aug. 7.

Roofed accommodations like oTENTik at most of the National Parks will remain closed at this time.

Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay, as soon as possible.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve: Reservations for front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. PDT.
Glacier National Park: Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. PDT.
Kootenay National Park:
- Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
- Reservations for backcountry campgrounds open on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Yoho National Park:
- Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on June 23rd, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
- Reservations for backcountry campgrounds open on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Mount Revelstoke National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Fort Langley National Historic Site: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

ALBERTA

Banff National Park:
- Reservations for backcountry campgrounds open on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
- Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Friday, June 26th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Elk Island National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Jasper National Park:
- Reservations for Backcountry campgrounds open on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
- Reservations for Roofed accommodations and front-country campgrounds open on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site: Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Waterton Lakes National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Wood Buffalo National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

SASKATCHEWAN

Grasslands National Park: Reservations for roofed accommodations, front-country & backcountry campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. MDT.
Prince Albert National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

MANITOBA

Riding Mountain National Park: Reservations for roofed accommodations, front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. CDT.

ONTARIO

Bruce Peninsula National Park: Not available in the first phase of reopening.
- Reservations for parking at the Grotto will open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Fathom Five National Marine Park: Reservations for backcountry campgrounds open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park: Reservations for front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Thousand Islands National Park: Reservations for roofed accommodation and front-country campgrounds open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Pukaskwa National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Pointe Pelee National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

QUEBEC

Forillon National Park: Reservations for front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve: Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
La Mauricie National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.
Saint-Ours Canal National Historic Site: Closed at this time

NEW BRUNSWICK

Fundy National Park: Reservations for front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ADT.
Kouchibouguac National Park: Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Sunday June 28th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ADT.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Prince Edward Island National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

NOVA SCOTIA

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site: Reservations for backcountry campgrounds open on Sunday June 28th, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ADT.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park: Not available during the first phase of reopening.

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

Gros Morne National Park: Reservations for front-country campgrounds open on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. NDT.
Terra Nova National Park: Reservations for front-country and backcountry campgrounds open on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. NDT.

How to Reserve:

Online 24/7 at: www.reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca

Phone: 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). The telephone service is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local park time (except from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Newfoundland).

For general information, please call the Parks Canada national information line at 1-888-773-8888.