Recreation Sites and Trails B.C.

Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) provides public recreation opportunities by developing, maintaining and managing a network of recreation sites and recreation trails throughout the province.

On this page:

• Alerts, closures and warnings
• Search for a site or trail
• Plan your visit
• Learn about the RSTBC program
• Seasonal maintenance crews

Alerts, closures and warnings

Check for important alerts and closures that may affect your plans to visit a recreation site or recreation trail.

• Alerts, closures and warnings

Search for a site or trail

Use the following searches to help you find a recreation site or recreation trail.

• Alphabetical name
• Geographic location
• Activity or facility
• Interactive map 

Plan your visit

Information for you to plan a safe and enjoyable visit to a recreation site or recreation trail in B.C.'s rugged backcountry.

Learn more about:

• Reservations, fees and discounts
• Accessing sites and trails
• Know the rules

Learn about the RSTBC program

The RSTBC program provides public recreation opportunities by developing, maintaining and managing a network of sites and trails throughout the province.

Learn more about:

• Partnering and volunteering
• Authorizations
• Policies and strategies
• Recreation site and trail maintenance and development

Seasonal maintenance crews

The Recreation Crew Program provides employment opportunities and work experience for individuals in pursuit of a career in recreation or natural resource management. Crews consist of a Crew Leader and 2 Crew Members.  In 2024, Seasonal Maintenance Crews will be working in 17 Districts across the province employing over 50 people.  All Seasonal Maintenance Crew positions are posted each winter on the Current B.C. government job postings.

Crew Leader requirements:

• Degree or diploma in an Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Forestry or Natural Resource Management or
• Grade 12 graduation (or GED) and two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.

Crew Member requirements:

Grade 12 graduation (or GED) and one of the following:

• Partially complete, or completed degree or diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field and 4 months (full time) related work or volunteer experience
• Six months (full time) related work or volunteer experience