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Free · Releases at 7 a.m. PT, two days ahead
Live checks: Cheakamus AM/PM and Joffre Lakes DAY · updated 7:47 p.m. PT. Other areas use published rules.
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4 parks · counts apply to each access area and time slot
Day passes apply to selected BC Parks only. This board covers 4 parks; live counts are available only for the access areas named above.
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Common questions
When do BC Parks day-use passes open?
Two days before the visit date, at 7 am Pacific time. If none are left, BC Parks says to check back: passes return when someone cancels.
Are BC Parks day-use passes free?
Nothing. Passes are free and booked on BC Parks' day-use site, not the camping reservation site and not by phone.
Do campers need a BC Parks day-use pass?
It depends on the park. Overnight reservations cover Joffre Lakes and Garibaldi; Golden Ears reservations and backcountry permits also qualify. At Mount Seymour, backcountry campers still need a pass for arrival day, while group-camping reservation holders do not.
Do I need a BC Parks account to book a day-use pass?
From Sept. 22, 2026, create a BC Parks account and verify the email associated with it before booking. BC Services Card is encouraged but an email and password can also create an account.
Can I transfer a BC Parks day-use pass?
No. Passes cannot be transferred to another date, time, location or person. If you cannot use one, cancel it so someone else can.
How do I show a BC Parks day-use pass?
The pass is emailed to you. Staff ask to see it at the trailhead, on a phone or on paper. Cell service is poor in these parks, so save a screenshot before you go.
Rules from BC Parks, read 19 Sep 2026; seasonal rules reviewed 10 Sep 2026. See the B.C. Government booking update and the official exemptions before relying on an exception.