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 Seasonal Maintenance Crew Program provides employment opportunities and work experience for individuals in pursuit of a career in outdoor recreation or natural resource management. Crews typically consist of a Crew Leader and 2 Crew Members.  In 2025, Seasonal Maintenance Crews will be working in 9 Districts across the province employing over 24 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