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Banff National Park

During peak season, there are 2,468 sites located within 13 campgrounds offering a variety of services.

Where to camp | Rules & Regulations | Bear Safety | Reservations
What to Bring | How to Reach Us

Camping in the Banff Area brochure (PDF)

Where to Camp

Campground locations (map)
Check in time: 2 p.m. / Check out time: 11 a.m.
A maximum of 2 vehicles, 2 tents and 6 people are permitted on each site.
All sites have picnic tables
There is no Internet/Wi-Fi Access
On-site payment accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Debit, Traveller’s Cheque or Cash.
Pets must be on a leash at all times in Banff National Park
After hours, please refer to signage in kiosk window.

Campground 2013	# Sites	Reserve	Full H-U	Elec Only	Flush Toilet	Shower	Sani Dump	Dis Acc	Fire Pits	Interp Prog	Fee
Tunnel Mt Village I May 13 - October 1	618	X (90%)			X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.40
Tunnel Mt Village II Open Year Round	222	X (90%)		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.40-$32.30
Tunnel Mt Trailer May 13 - October 1	321	X (30%)	all		X	X	X	X		X	$38.20
Two Jack Main June 24 to Sept 10	380				X		X		X		$21.50
Two Jack Lakeside June 3 - Sept 17	64				X	X		X	X	X	$27.40
Two Jack Lakeside Otentik July 15-Sept 17	10	Aug 5-Sept 17			X	X	X		X	X	$145.00
Johnston Canyon June 3 - Sept 17	132				X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.40
Castle Mountain June 3 - October 1	43				X				X		$21.50
Protection Mountain June 28 - Sept 2	89				X			X	X		$21.50
Lake Louise Trailer Year Round	189	X (90%)		all	X	X	X	X		X	$32.30
Lake Louise Tent May 31-Sept 30	206	X (75%)			X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.70
Mosquito Creek June 7 - Sept 30	32				Dry Toilet			X	X		$17.60
Waterfowl Lakes June 28 - Sept 2	116				X		X	X	X		$21.50
Rampart Creek June 7 - Sept 30	50				Dry Toilet			X	X		$17.60

Note: Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest. Arrive early - unless reserved, sites are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

What To Bring

The weather in Banff National Park is pleasant, but unpredictable. The average high temperature during the day in spring and summer ranges from 10° to 18° Celsius, though temperatures at night can drop below zero. It can also rain, snow or hail any time of year!

In order to be prepared for your camping experience, ensure you have:

warm clothes (bring various layers to help you dress for the weather)
waterproof clothing (jackets and pants)
hats and mitts
umbrellas
a groundsheet for your tent
sleeping mat
warm sleeping bag
extra blankets