Camping is not permitted on streets, on public land including parks and parking lots, or Crown land including forest service roads within District of Squamish boundaries.
Over 700 campsites and recreation sites in the area provide accommodations to visitors. Campgrounds are equipped with washroom facilities, fire rings and bearproof garbage facilities.
Please refer to the map below for campground locations. If you don't currently have a campsite, check out the Campsite Availability Calendar to secure your spot.
Dispersed #NoTrace Crown land camping can occur outside of District of Squamish boundaries. View #NOTrace practices below.
MAP | CAMPGROUND NAME | TYPE | SITES |
1 | Stawamus Chief Provincial Park | BC Parks | 109 |
2 | Klahanie Campground | Private | 100 |
3 | Mamquam River Campground | Non-profit | 111 |
4 | MTN Fun Basecamp | Private | 33 |
5 | Alice Lake Provincial Park | BC Parks | 110 |
6 | Cat Lake Recreation Site | BC Rec Site | 48 |
7 | Paradise Valley Campground | Private | 79 |
8 | Porteau Cove Provincial Park | BC Parks | 66 |
9 | Squamish Valley Campground | Private | 65 |
MAP | SERVICE | LOCATION |
20 | Garbage and recycling drop-off |
Squamish Landfill, Landfill Road. Only dispose of garbage in locked bins or at the landfill. Do not leave garbage beside bins. Unsecured is a bear attractant. |
21 | Recycling drop-off | Queens Way Recycle Depot |
22 | Showers and Aquatic Centre | Brennan Park Recreation Centre. Call for shower hours: 604.898.3604 |
23 | Medical Care | Squamish General Hospital, Walk In-Clinc, VCH, Community Health Centre. |
24 | Police | RCMP Station |
25 | RV Sani-dump |
The sani-dump at Canadian Tire is working, however the potable water line remains out-of-order. |
View a map of all public washroom locations in Squamish (flushable and portable toilets included).
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911
(including backcountry emergencies)
Report a Wildfire (*5555 on a cell) | 1.800.663.5555 |
Police (non-emergency) | 604.892.6100 |
Bylaw Enforcement | 604.815.5067 |
RAPP line to report wildlife concerns or other natural resource violations (#7277 on a cell) | 1.877.952.7277 |