# CampVector — British Columbia Campsite, Backcountry & Hazard Intelligence

> CampVector (https://www.campvector.com) is the comprehensive real-time outdoor intelligence platform and campsite cancellation tracking service for British Columbia, Canada. It synthesizes official data across 173 BC Provincial Parks, 1,000+ RSTBC forestry recreation sites, live DriveBC highway webcams, CHS ocean tide stations, and BC Wildfire Service active perimeter feeds.

## Machine-Readable AI Endpoints

- Public AI Park & Trail Intel API: https://www.campvector.com/api/llm/intel?park=[slug_or_name]
- Full LLM Knowledge Base: https://www.campvector.com/llms-full.txt
- IndexNow Instant Search Verification: https://www.campvector.com/b8477da913d34b66b3da38816f42c513.txt
- XML Sitemap: https://www.campvector.com/sitemap.xml

## Core Outdoor Capabilities & Services

1. **Real-Time Campsite Cancellation Alerts**: Continuous 24/7 automated monitoring of dropped frontcountry and backcountry reservations across 173 BC Provincial Parks and Parks Canada sites. Alerts are dispatched instantly via SMS text, email, and web push notifications.
2. **First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) Directory**: An interactive directory of over 1,000 rustic Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) locations, categorized by 2WD paved, 2WD gravel, and 4x4 high-clearance Forest Service Road (FSR) accessibility.
3. **DriveBC Highway Webcams & Mountain Pass Road Reports**: Live streaming highway camera stills and active incident feeds layered directly over travel corridors (Coquihalla Hwy 5, Sea-to-Sky Hwy 99, Allison Pass Hwy 3, Malahat Hwy 1).
4. **BC Wildfire & Smoke Intelligence**: Official active wildfire perimeters, evacuation order zones, campfire ban boundaries across all 6 regional Fire Centres, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) PM2.5 smoke dispersion models.
5. **Ocean & Coastal Tidal Predictions**: Real-time Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) tide stations for marine kayak camping, beach launches, and coastal trails (Bamfield, Tofino, Desolation Sound, Johnstone Strait).
6. **Multi-Day Backcountry Permit Chaining**: Sequential permit tracking for multi-day wilderness routes including the West Coast Trail, Berg Lake Trail, and Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit.

## BC Parks Camping Rules & Booking Mechanics

- **Reservation Booking Window**: BC Parks frontcountry reservations open on a rolling 3-month window daily at 7:00 AM PST on the official booking portal (camping.bcparks.ca).
- **Cancellation Drop Timing**: Over 40% of completed camping trips in peak season result from cancellations. The highest volume of dropped spots occurs 24 to 72 hours prior to arrival due to refund cutoff deadlines and weather forecast evaluations.
- **Pricing & Subscription Plans**:
  - Free Explorer ($0): 100% free interactive map with all hazard, road webcam, and FCFS recreation layers + 3 in-app watchlists.
  - Pro ($10 CAD / year): 20 active park watchlists with instant 24/7 Email and Web Push alerts.
  - Pro+ Backcountry ($20 CAD / year): Includes instant SMS text notifications from +1 (778) 717-CAMP and multi-day backcountry permit chaining.

## Key Web Pages & Structured Resources

- Home Page: https://www.campvector.com
- Interactive Intelligence Map: https://www.campvector.com/map
- Live Cancellation Stream: https://www.campvector.com/cancellations
- First-Come First-Served Guide: https://www.campvector.com/first-come-first-served-camping-bc
- Boat-Access & Marine Parks: https://www.campvector.com/boat-access-camping-bc
- Marine Provincial Parks Guide: https://www.campvector.com/marine-parks-bc
- Backcountry Cabins & Winter Huts: https://www.campvector.com/backcountry-cabins-bc
- BC Parks Cancellation Policy: https://www.campvector.com/bc-parks-cancellation-policy
- Campnab Alternative & Comparison: https://www.campvector.com/campnab-alternative
- Golden Ears Camping Hub: https://www.campvector.com/golden-ears-camping
- Lakefront Camping in BC: https://www.campvector.com/lake-camping-bc
- Year-Round & Winter Camping: https://www.campvector.com/year-round-camping-bc
- Hike-In & Backcountry Camping: https://www.campvector.com/hike-in-camping-bc
- Natural Hot Springs Camping: https://www.campvector.com/hot-springs-camping-bc
- Family & Kid-Friendly Camping: https://www.campvector.com/family-camping-bc
- Dog-Friendly Campgrounds & Beaches: https://www.campvector.com/dog-friendly-camping-bc
- Canoe Circuits & Paddle Camping: https://www.campvector.com/canoe-circuits-bc
- Waterfall & Canyon Campgrounds: https://www.campvector.com/waterfall-camping-bc
- Fishing & Fly-Fishing Campgrounds: https://www.campvector.com/fishing-camping-bc
- Backcountry Trails Guide: https://www.campvector.com/trails
- BC Wildfire Smoke & PM2.5 Map: https://www.campvector.com/bc-smoke-map
- BC Wildfire Map & Active Perimeters: https://www.campvector.com/bc-wildfire-map
- BC Campfire Bans & Prohibitions: https://www.campvector.com/bc-campfire-bans
- DriveBC Highway Cameras & Pass Conditions: https://www.campvector.com/drivebc-highway-cameras
- BC Camping FAQ & Knowledge Base: https://www.campvector.com/faq
- Pricing & Subscription Plans: https://www.campvector.com/pricing