Gwaii Haanas National Park

Notable Campgrounds

• Best for adventurers: Permitted wild camping is allowed in the park—just ensure you practice Leave No Trace principles and have the right information about the tides and weather.
• Best for amenities: Naikoon Provincial Park’s Agate Beach and Misty Meadows campgrounds have designated vehicle-accessible campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. Gwaii Haanas has no reservations for in-park dispersed camping.
2. Arrive early to score a first-come, first-served campsite in the islands’ Naikoon Provincial Park.
3. Most travelers visit the park with a local tour operator for easier access and a pre-planned itinerary.

When to Go

August being the busiest periods. The number of daily visitors to Gwaii Haanas is limited, so even though camping reservations aren’t required, you need to verify your visiting dates, usually around six months in advance.

Know Before You Go

• All visits require trip permits bookable through Parks Canada, and all self-guided Gwaii Haanas visitors must attend an orientation session.
• You’re visiting sacred Indigenous land when you come to Haida Gwaii—it’s extremely important to come with respect. You'll come across ancient totem poles, abandoned village sites, and Haida villages.
• Due to cultural importance and sensitivity, there are a few areas where camping is off limits, including T’anuu Village and Slug Islet.
• There is no cell phone service inside the national park.