Every province has different rules, but random camping in BC is very open and accessible to the public (as long as you dont misuse it- see below). As long as you leave no trace, obey fire rules, and dont stay longer than 14 consecutive days, you can hike and camp on British Columbia “crown land”.

Can you get in trouble for wild camping?

If you do so without permission you are committing trespass - a civil offence which you cannot be arrested for. But if you dont leave immediately when asked to do so by the landowner - or somebody acting on their behalf - you may be committing the criminal offence of aggravated trespass.

Is it legal to live in your car in Canada?

In general, there are no laws prohibiting you from sleeping in your car. But you need to follow parking signs at rest areas, parking lots and on main streets to determine whether extended parking is allowed.

What is the law on wild camping?

Other national parks are clear in their guidance that, although they may include areas of common-access land, wild camping is not one of the rights allowed. Making a wild camping pitch legal is as simple as asking a landowner whether its okay if you pitch up for a night or two.

Can I park overnight at Walmart?

Yes, you can park overnight at Walmart. Most Walmart stores allow RVs, van-dwellers, and car campers to sleep in their parking lot overnight. However, there are a minority of Walmart stores where overnight parking is not allowed.

Is it safe to sleep in your car at a rest stop?

According to the California State Department of Transportation, it is legal to sleep in your car in rest stops for up to eight hours. Cities and counties have varying laws, but most dont allow sleeping in cars overnight.

Can you wild camp on Exmoor?

The majority of camping opportunities on Exmoor are semi-wild and sit in hidden valleys giving you shelter and tranquillity, making them the ideal spot to relax while letting the wildlife of the moor continue around you.

When can you reserve campsites in B.C. 2021?

March 8, 2021 The Discover Camping reservation service opens March 8, 2021, giving B.C. residents an opportunity to book a campsite two months in advance of their arrival date. People who live in the province will have priority access to campsite reservations throughout the summer.