BC TRAILS
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Sign In Join
Sign In Join Free
Activity: Camping

Trails with Wilderness Camping in British Columbia

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

🌊 Waterfalls 🏊 Alpine Lakes 🏔️ Scenic Views 🌲 Forests 🐶 Dog-Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🚵 Mountain Biking 🥾 Hiking ❄️ Snowshoeing
Showing 37–54 of 119 trails
All Diff Easy Moderate Hard
All Dist <5km 5–15km 15km+
Loop Out & Back
Wilderness Features: 🐶 Dog-Friendly 🌊 Waterfalls 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🏔️ Scenic Views 🏊 Alpine Lakes
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.

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Manning Park

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail

Try this 33.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
33.3 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
12 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
View Guide
Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 h 25 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
View Guide
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.

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
View Guide
Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
View Guide
Hat Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hat Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,588m
Time
3 h 40 min
Forest River Views
View Guide
Deeks Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,031m
Time
6 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
View Guide
Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail

Check out this 42.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 18 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 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
42.3 km
Elevation
+2,250m
Time
15 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
View Guide
Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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
13.5 km
Elevation
+841m
Time
5 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
View Guide
Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail

Get to know this 29.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
29.9 km
Elevation
+1,615m
Time
1 h 34 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
View Guide
Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Manning Park

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
22 km
Elevation
+386m
Time
5 h 14 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
View Guide
Dewdney Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.3 km
Elevation
+1,007m
Time
5 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
View Guide
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.