Here's how Canadians biking across the border can guarantee a camping spot

Apr 27 2024, 6:29 pm

Are you planning to visit Washington or Montana this year but don’t know if you’ll get a coveted camping spot when you travel from Canada to the States?

With the fantastic national parks across the US, biking across the Canadian-American border is a great way to enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, it can also make planning a little tricky.

The Adventure Cycling Association is giving all bike enthusiasts tips on securing a place to sleep in the US after a long day’s ride.

There’s a certain level of uncertainty with how far you’ll be able to bike, and things may not always go to plan. That makes trying to reserve a spot at a campsite especially difficult.

But, according to the Adventure Cycling Association, it doesn’t have to be.

The association highlighted that a number of state parks implement a no-turn-away policy that guarantees emergency camping space for “small groups of self-contained bicycle travellers who arrive at a full campground.”

For bikers visiting one of the state parks with the policy, the association recommends bringing a hard copy to ensure they can grab one of the emergency spots.

The full list of state parks with the no-turn-away policy can be found here.

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