Squamish Camping Guide
Camp in a Designated Campground:
The popularity of Squamish within the #vanlife community has increased to the point where there is great concern about the group’s collective environmental impact. “Wild” or “Freedom” camping has become unmanageable environmentally because of the high numbers of campers. Use the helpful calendar on this page to find available camping sites for your trip dates.
Please do not camp in the following hotspots:
• Spit Road - Squamish Estuary/Wildlife Management Area
• Downtown Squamish
• Mamquam Forest Service Road/Powerhouse Springs Road
• Any residential area
#NoTrace Camping
• Local fire bans restrict the use of campfires.
• Check squamish.ca for the latest info.
• Leaving food unsecured will attract bears and other wild animals. This is dangerous for you, and puts the bears at risk once they become garbage bears. Never keep or consume food in your tent.
• Garbage/recycling must always be secured and disposed of properly. See the list of resources for drop-off locations.
• Ensure proper disposal of human waste and toilet paper. No one wants to encounter it while walking with kids or dogs.
• Please don’t pollute our waterways. Before leaving, return your site to the condition in which you found it.
• Be respectful to your neighbours – we live here and take great care of our community.
Important Numbers:
Call 911 for Emergencies
Fire (non-emergency) 604.898.9666
Police (non-emergency) 604.892.6100
Bylaw Enforcement 604.815.5067
RAPP line to report wildlife concerns or other natural resource violations 1.877.952.7277
Garbage & Recycling Drop Off
Squamish Landfill | 604.898.5635
Recycling Drop Off
Queens Way Recycling Depot | 604.815.4699
Showers & Aquatic Centre
Brennan Park Recreation Centre | 604.898.3604
Medical Care
VCH Community Health Centre | 604.736.2033
Squamish General Hospital | 604.892.5211
Free Wi-Fi
Brennan Park Recreation Centre | 604.898.3604
Squamish Public Library | 604.892.3110