Campground · British Columbia, Canada
Sidney Spit Campground
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Sidney Spit is a Gulf Islands National Park Reserve campground with 29 primitive sites and one group campsite. You reach it by private boat or by passenger ferry, which runs May 15 to September 7, 2026, and the campground is open May 15 to September 30. Pit toilets are provided, there is no water on Sidney Island so bring your own, and fires are not permitted at any time.
Sidney Spit is a campground in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, British Columbia, Canada, with 29 sites. You book it ahead through Parks Canada Reservation Service.
How booking Sidney Spit works
Parks Canada takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Parks Canada Reservation Service. Parks Canada lists 29 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 29 sites
- Season
- “Open annually from May 15 to September 30. Passenger ferry runs May 15 to September 7, 2026.”
- Site types
- 29 primitive campsites with picnic tables, 1 group sites
- Fees (CAD)
May 15 to September 30
- Sidney Spit, per party: $22 Per party
- Sidney Spit, per person (group, 15 to 30 people): $6.25 Per person, one night
- Sidney Spit, per youth group (max 25 people): $60.50 Per youth group, one night
As Parks Canada states them on 2026-10-31. Check the Parks Canada page before you book.
- Facilities
- Pit toilets
- Rules and limits
- No water on Sidney Island; bring your own
- Not available: fires or burning not permitted at any time
- Getting there
- Private boat, or walk on passenger ferry (reservations recommended)
- Booked through
- Parks Canada Reservation Service
- Location
- 48.63547, -123.32990
In an emergency, call 911.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Sidney Spit yet. Book it with Parks Canada.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Sidney Spit: questions
Do I need to book Sidney Spit ahead?
Yes. Sidney Spit is booked online through Parks Canada Reservation Service, run by Parks Canada.
How many sites does Sidney Spit have?
Parks Canada lists 29 sites at Sidney Spit.
How much does Sidney Spit cost?
Parks Canada lists: Sidney Spit, per party $22 CAD Per party (May 15 to September 30); Sidney Spit, per person (group, 15 to 30 people) $6.25 CAD Per person, one night; Sidney Spit, per youth group (max 25 people) $60.50 CAD Per youth group, one night.
When is Sidney Spit open?
Parks Canada says: "Open annually from May 15 to September 30. Passenger ferry runs May 15 to September 7, 2026."
What is the emergency number at Gulf Islands National Park Reserve?
In Canada, call 911 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.