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B.C. Raises Fees at 59 Parks and Adds $20 Surcharge for Non-Residents Starting May 15

Officials cite rising visitation, with revenue directed to maintenance and stewardship.

People sit around a campfire at a campsite in Golden Ears Park in British Columbia.
Fees will go up at 59 front-country campgrounds and four in the backcountry, including Garibaldi Park outside Squamish, pictured.

Overview

  • Beginning May 15, 2026, non‑B.C. residents will pay a $20 flat surcharge for frontcountry stays, backcountry trips, cabin rentals, and use of mooring buoys and docks.
  • Camping fees change at 59 high‑demand frontcountry parks and four popular backcountry parks, while fees at 388 parks remain unchanged.
  • For B.C. residents, the updates average a $0.40‑per‑night increase in shoulder season and $13.29 in summer, with average nightly rates of $30.81 and $42.91 respectively.
  • Backcountry fees at Garibaldi, Golden Ears, Joffre Lakes, and Mount Assiniboine rise by an average of $13.62 per night, with nightly charges roughly $17–$25 depending on the park.
  • The surcharge is applied based on the address provided at booking or on arrival for first‑come‑first‑served sites, and reservations open three months before the desired date.