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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Activity: Camping

Trails with Wilderness Camping in British Columbia

Backcountry trails offering designated tent pads, alpine wilderness campsites, and rustic shelters.

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Cheakamus Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Cheakamus Lake

Check out this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+294m
Time
37 min
Weaver Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Weaver Lake Trail

Enjoy this 6.9-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hicks Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Agassiz

Hicks Lake Trail

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alice Lake Loop  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
21 min
Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Falls Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Hope

Falls Lake Trail

Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Menzies Trail to West Canyon trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Maple Ridge

Menzies Trail to West Canyon

Try this 7.9-km point-to-point trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cat Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Cat Lake

Discover this 1.4-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+35m
Time
23 min
Trans Canada Trail: Tamihi Campground trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Trans Canada Trail: Tamihi Campground

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through July.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+115m
Time
1 h 13 min
Cultus Lake North Shore trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake North Shore

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cascade Loop Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Cascade Loop Trail

Explore this 0.8-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Derby Reach Regional Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Derby Reach Regional Park

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.