Special Statements
Revelstoke is not experiencing smoky conditions. No wildfires are threatening the town of Revelstoke.
Effective Thursday, May 21, Category 3 open fire will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre (including Revelstoke).
A category 3 fire ban includes three or more concurrently burning piles, piles larger than 2m x 3m high, one or more burning windrows, or stubble/grass burning over an area greater than 0.2 hectares. Recreational, small fires are still allowed.
(Update: May 20, 2026)
Up-to-date Wildfire Situation.
Revelstoke is located in the Southeast region of British Columbia.
The BC Wildfire Service App is available on the App Store and Google Play. The app provides up-to-date wildfire information on your mobile phone, helping you stay informed about wildfires and wildfire-related events and conditions across B.C.
Golf Course Scenic Aerial | P Steve Shannon
Campfire bans.
When researching our area, please note that Revelstoke is located in the Southeast region of British Columbia.
Parks Canada declares their own fire bans within the Glacier National Park and Mount Revelstoke National Park boundaries.
Report wildfires on the app, to *5555 on a cell, or 1-800-663-5555 toll-free.
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Snowforest Campground, Mount Revelstoke National Park | Parks Canada © Parks Canada / Parks Canada
Fire Ban FAQs
Category fires and fire bans can be confusing, here is a run down of what it means when a fire ban is on.
Air Quality.
British Columbia is a very large province!
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.
Miller Lake, Mount Revelstoke National Park | P Tom Poole © Tom Poole Photography / Tourism Revelstoke
Communication Channels.
When visiting Revelstoke, we recommend downloading the app, Alertable. If any emergency were to happen during your visit, this app will send you a notification.
This app is used amongst many British Columbia communities and worth downloading if continuing travel throughout the province!
Road Conditions & Events.
Revelstoke is located on Highway 1.
DriveBC is British Columbia's resource for current events such as rockfall, weather changes, emergency response, and construction. The platform also outlines planned events such as avalanche control, construction, and other pre-planned events impacting travel.
Glacier National Park Highway 1 | Road Trip | P Kyra Sklar
