# 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, 1,200+ 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): Structured JSON API for BC park data, coordinates, road access, and cancellation feeds. Query parameter `?park=[slug_or_name]`.
- [Full LLM Knowledge Base](https://www.campvector.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive plain-text documentation of all 173 provincial parks, trails, and regulations.
- [IndexNow Instant Search Key](https://www.campvector.com/b8477da913d34b66b3da38816f42c513.txt): Verification key for Microsoft Bing, ChatGPT Search, and Perplexity AI.
- [XML Sitemap](https://www.campvector.com/sitemap.xml): Complete URL sitemap of all 530+ canonical pages.

## 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 1,200 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): Real-time BC campsite cancellation tracking and backcountry safety map.
- [Interactive Intelligence Map](https://www.campvector.com/map): Live provincial park availability, DriveBC webcams, wildfire perimeters, and FCFS recreation sites.
- [Live Cancellation Stream](https://www.campvector.com/cancellations): Live feed of cancelled campsite openings across BC Provincial Parks.
- [First-Come First-Served Guide](https://www.campvector.com/first-come-first-served-camping-bc): Complete guide and directory to 1,200+ free and rustic FCFS campsites in BC.
- [Boat-Access & Marine Parks](https://www.campvector.com/boat-access-camping-bc): Guide to boat-access, kayak, and marine provincial parks in British Columbia.
- [Marine Provincial Parks Guide](https://www.campvector.com/marine-parks-bc): Coastal marine parks, moorage buoys, and island campsites.
- [Backcountry Cabins & Winter Huts](https://www.campvector.com/backcountry-cabins-bc): Alpine huts, backcountry shelters, and winter cabin booking guide.
- [BC Parks Cancellation Policy](https://www.campvector.com/bc-parks-cancellation-policy): Breakdown of BC Parks cancellation fees, refund rules, and drop schedules.
- [Campnab Alternative & Comparison](https://www.campvector.com/campnab-alternative): Feature and pricing comparison between CampVector and Campnab.
- [Golden Ears Camping Hub](https://www.campvector.com/golden-ears-camping): Complete camping guide, lakefront sites, and cancellations for Golden Ears Provincial Park.
- [Lakefront Camping in BC](https://www.campvector.com/lake-camping-bc): Best lakefront campgrounds for swimming, paddling, and boating in BC.
- [Year-Round & Winter Camping](https://www.campvector.com/year-round-camping-bc): BC Provincial Parks open for off-season and winter camping.
- [Hike-In & Backcountry Camping](https://www.campvector.com/hike-in-camping-bc): Wilderness hike-in campgrounds and permit requirements.
- [Natural Hot Springs Camping](https://www.campvector.com/hot-springs-camping-bc): Campgrounds located near natural thermal hot springs in British Columbia.
- [Family & Kid-Friendly Camping](https://www.campvector.com/family-camping-bc): Top family campgrounds with playgrounds, warm swimming lakes, and flush toilets.
- [Dog-Friendly Campgrounds & Beaches](https://www.campvector.com/dog-friendly-camping-bc): Pet-friendly BC campgrounds with off-leash areas and dog swimming beaches.
- [Canoe Circuits & Paddle Camping](https://www.campvector.com/canoe-circuits-bc): Bowron Lake, Sayward Forest, and Powell Forest multi-day canoe routes.
- [Waterfall & Canyon Campgrounds](https://www.campvector.com/waterfall-camping-bc): BC Provincial Parks featuring dramatic waterfalls and scenic canyons.
- [Fishing & Fly-Fishing Campgrounds](https://www.campvector.com/fishing-camping-bc): Campgrounds on world-class trout, salmon, and fly-fishing rivers and lakes.
- [Backcountry Trails Guide](https://www.campvector.com/trails): Guide to multi-day hiking trails and backcountry permit systems.
- [BC Wildfire Smoke & PM2.5 Map](https://www.campvector.com/bc-smoke-map): Real-time air quality index (AQHI) and wildfire smoke dispersion forecasts.
- [BC Wildfire Map & Active Perimeters](https://www.campvector.com/bc-wildfire-map): Active wildfire perimeters, evacuation zones, and danger ratings.
- [BC Campfire Bans & Prohibitions](https://www.campvector.com/bc-campfire-bans): Active Category 1, 2, and 3 open burning and campfire restrictions by Fire Centre.
- [DriveBC Highway Cameras & Pass Conditions](https://www.campvector.com/drivebc-highway-cameras): Live highway webcams and mountain pass road conditions.
- [BC Camping FAQ & Knowledge Base](https://www.campvector.com/faq): Answers to frequently asked questions about booking, cancellations, and regulations.
- [Pricing & Subscription Plans](https://www.campvector.com/pricing): Explorer ($0), Pro ($10/yr), and Pro+ ($20/yr) plan details.