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E. C. Manning Provincial Park

e. c. manning

BC Parks
British Columbia · reservable

what to expect

E.C. Manning Park is located in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, within a three-hour drive of both the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. There are 16 backcountry campgrounds in E.C. Manning Park, all with a variety of amenities. Backcountry Reservations are required in peak summer season at Buckhorn, Kicking Horse and Frosty Creek campgrounds. All other backcountry campgrounds require backcountry registration year-round.

the basics

drive from vancouver
2.2h · 164 km
drive from calgary
7h · 527 km
drive from edmonton
9.4h · 705 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to e. c. manning. no showers means a travel towel;

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common questions about e. c. manning

how far is e. c. manning from vancouver?
E. C. Manning Provincial Park is 164 km from Vancouver — approximately a 2.2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at e. c. manning?
Yes. E. C. Manning Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

within ~100 km of e. c. manning.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from bc parks + open sources

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