Banff National Park of Canada

Camping

General Camping Information

• Parks Canada operates all 13 campgrounds in Banff National Park.
• There are 2,468 sites available in Banff National Park during peak season with a variety of services.
  Dates of operation vary. Summer camping begins in early May, with all campgrounds open by mid to late June. Summer campgrounds close throughout September and October. Winter camping is available at Tunnel Mountain Village II and Lake Louise Campground.
• Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest. Most of the campgrounds operate on a first come - first serve basis. It is advisable that campers without reservations arrive at a campground early to have the best chance of securing a site.

  Please check at pccamping.ca or phone the toll free number at 1.877.737.3783 to find out more information on campground reservations.

• Campers must purchase a camping permit at the campground kiosk or at the self -registration kiosk. Campers have the option of purchasing a fire permit at these locations as well and must have a valid Park Pass to camp.
• Checkout time is 11:00 am.
• Interpretive programs are available in some of the campgrounds during the summer months. These programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Consult with campground or visitor centre staff for details.
• The "Bare Campsite" Program

• "BARE"-proof your site! Anything that has an odour or could be considered food may attract wildlife to your site. Never leave ANY of these items unattended at your campsite:
  • Coolers - full/empty
  • Food - open/ closed
  • Garbage / Wrappings
  • Dishes / Pots
  • Pet Food / Bowls
  • Bottles / Cans
  • ANY item associated with food preparation

Banff National Park Campgrounds

Campground	# Sites	Full H-U	Elec Only	Flush Toilet	Showers	Sani Dump	Dis Acc	Fire Pits $8.80	Interp Prog	Fee
Tunnel Mt Village I May 3 - October 4	618			X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.40
Tunnel Mt Village II Open Year Round	188		all	X	X	X	X		X	$32.30
Tunnel Mt Trailer May 3 - October 4	321	all		X	X	X	X		X	$38.20
Two Jack Main May 21 to Sept 7	380			X		X		X		$21.50
Two Jack Lakeside May 21 - Sept 13	74			X	X		X	X		$27.40
Johnston Canyon June 4 - Sept 13	132			X	X	X	X	X		$27.40
Castle Mountain June 4 - Sept 7	43			X				X		$21.50
Protection Mountain June 25 - Sept 6	89			X			X	X		$21.50
Lake Louise Trailer* Year Round	189		all	X	X	X	X		X	$32.30
Lake Louise Tent May 28 - Sept 27	206			X	X	X	X	X	X	$27.70
Mosquito Creek Year Round	32			Dry Toilet			X	X		$17.60
Waterfowl Lakes June 18 - Sept 6	116			X		X	X	X		$21.50
Rampart Creek June 25 - Sept 6	50			Dry Toilet			X	X		$15.70
* Soft-sided camping in winter only (mid-November to mid-April)

Open dates are weather dependent. Arrive early - sites assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

• FULL H-U = full hook-up
• DIS ACC = disabled access
• INTERP PROG = Interpretive program
• FIRE PERMIT REQUIRED where fireboxes and firewood are provided.
• Boil water advisories may be posted.

CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS can be made for the blue campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit the 24-hour web service at www.pccamping.ca or dial toll free 1.877.737.3783 (1.877.RESERVE) (12 hr/day). Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.