Wildfire Information

Special Statements

Revelstoke is not currently experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires. There are no wildfires that are a threat to the town of Revelstoke.

 (Update: 11/18/2024)

Wildfire Information

Revelstoke is located in the Southeast region of British Columbia. Please check the BC Wildfire App or select 'Fire Bans' on the online map to find more information on fire bans in British Columbia.

Parks Canada declare their own fire bans within park boundaries.

Revelstoke Downtown Fall - Adam Whittingham

Fire Bans and Restrictions

The BC Wildfire Service App is available on the App Store and Google Play. Use the app for up-to-date wildfire information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C.

When researching our area, please note that Revelstoke is located in the Southeast region of British Columbia.

Report wildfires on the app, to *5555 on a cell, or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free.

family tent camping around fire pit

Snowforest Campground, Mount Revelstoke National Park | Parks Canada © Parks Canada / Parks Canada

Road and Driving Conditions

Check DriveBC before heading out on the road to learn about the current conditions along your planned route, including webcams, closures, planned avalanche control, construction delays, or detours.

Revelstoke is located on Highway 1.

camping van driving through national park

Road Trip | Glacier National Park | P Kootenay Rockies Tourism & Mitch Winton

Air Quality

Smoke conditions across the province can change hourly. Check IQ Air or Purple Air for updates on Revelstoke's air quality.

For visuals of Revelstoke's current conditions, visit our Webcams page.

While Revelstoke is currently not threatened by British Columbia's wildfires, there can be smoke in the area at times during the summer months, which can impact your experience. Additionally, there can be some closures and recommendations with respect to backcountry travel in force, so please take the time to educate yourself before heading out adventuring.

hiking woman looking out at alpine lake

Miller Lake, Mount Revelstoke National Park | P Tom Poole © Tom Poole Photography / Tourism Revelstoke

Parks and Recrearion Sites

WARNINGS AND CLOSURES

tent set up next to suv in campground

Blanket Creek Campground

hazy sunset over the columbia river valley mountains

Featured Guide

Things to Do When it's Smoky

Things to do indoors and away from smoky weather conditions that occasionally affect Revelstoke.