Camping reservations for Parks Canada national parks across Canada are opening soon, and many campgrounds fill quickly each year. If you are planning an RV trip in 2026, now is the time to review reservation dates, check your Parks Canada account, and plan ahead. Knowing when reservations open for your preferred national parks and being ready the moment booking goes live can make all the difference.
New for 2026. Canada Strong Pass is back!
If you are planning summer travel, there is more good news. The Canada Strong Pass is back for 2026, making it even easier to explore Canada’s national parks by RV.
- Free admission to Parks Canada sites
- 25 percent off camping and overnight stays
- Valid from June 19 to September 7, 2026
2026 Parks Canada Campground Reservation Launch Dates
Below are key campground reservation launch dates for national parks in Canada. Reservations are made through the Parks Canada Reservation Service and open at specific times based on each park’s local time zone.
Alberta
Banff National Park – January 23, 2026
Elk Island National Park – January 21, 2026
Jasper National Park – January 27 and 28, 2026
Waterton Lakes National Park – January 21, 2026
Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle – April 15, 2026
British Columbia
Glacier National Park – January 16, 2026
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve – January 16, 2026
Kootenay National Park – January 20 and 26, 2026
Mount Revelstoke National Park – January 16, 2026
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – January 16, 2026
Yoho National Park – January 22 and 26, 2026
Ontario
Bruce Peninsula National Park – February 2, 2026
Fathom Five National Marine Park – February 2, 2026
Quebec
Forillon National Park – February 4, 2026
La Mauricie National Park – February 4, 2026
Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve – February 4, 2026
The Maritimes
Cape Breton Highlands National Park – February 9, 2026
Kejimkujik National Park – February 11, 2026
Prince Edward Island National Park – February 9, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador
Gros Morne National Park – February 11, 2026
Terra Nova National Park – February 9 and 11, 2026
Yukon
Kluane National Park and Reserve – January 20, 2026
For full details and all launch dates, visit the Parks Canada Reservation Service.
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How to Prepare for Reservation Day
A little preparation goes a long way when booking national park campgrounds.
- Set up your Parks Canada account early or make sure it is active
Do not wait until reservation morning to reset passwords or confirm details. - Double-check the exact opening time for your park and time zone
Launch times vary by region. - Be ready on the spot
Log in ahead of time, have your dates selected, and be prepared to book as soon as reservations open.
Ready to get your road trip in Canada started? Start planning your Parks Canada reservations now and make this your best adventure season yet.
