Kootenay National Park

Frontcountry Camping

Campground dates and services may vary depending on weather and operational requirements. Check with the Kootenay Information Centre for exact dates.

Campgrounds

Campground	# Sites	Full H-U	Elec Only	Flush Toilet	Dry Toilet	Sho wers	Sani Dump	Dis Acc	Fire Pits	Interp Prog	Fees
Redstreak May 4 - Oct 7, 2012	242	50	38	X		X	X	X	X	X	$27.40- $38.20
Marble Canyon June 22 - Sept 3, 2012	61			X			X		X		$21.50
McLeod Meadows June 22 - Sept 3, 2012	98				X		X	X	X		$21.50
Dolly Varden (winter) TBA	7				X

Redstreak Campground (map) 

• Located 2.5 km above the Village of Radium Hot Springs on a sunny plateau. A 1.8 km trail connects the campground with the restaurants, and services in the Village and a 2.7 km trail leads to the Hot Springs Pools. 
• There are 50 fully serviced sites, 38 sites with power only, and 154 unserviced sites, some of which are walk-in. Campground services include flush toilets, piped hot and cold water, showers, kitchen shelters, fire rings and firewood, smoke-free areas, playgrounds, theatre, interpretive activities, walking trails, recycling bins, food storage, sani-dump station, wheelchair-accessible campsites, public telephone.
• Things you should know regarding Redstreak Campground (PDF, 165 Kb).
• Campground reservations for Redstreak are site specific. To book or learn more contact the Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service at 1-877-737-3783. 
• A boil water advisory came into effect on May 3. Water should be kept at a rolling boil for a minimum of two minutes. This advisory applies to water for drinking, food preparation and dishwashing.

Marble Canyon Campground

• 86 km north of Radium Hot Springs or 7 km south of the Banff-Kootenay boundary. A high altitude campground close to the self-guided interpretive trail along the deep gorge that is Marble Canyon. 
• 61 sites, flush toilets, piped cold water (boil-water notice in effect), kitchen shelters with stoves, fire rings and firewood, recycling bins, food storage, sani-dump station, campground host program.

McLeod Meadows Campground 

• A well treed campground with spacious sites located 27 km north of Radium Hot Springs along the Kootenay River. 
• 98 sites, dry toilets, piped cold water, kitchen shelters, fire rings and firewood, walking trails, recycling bins, food storage, sani-dump station, campground host program. Dog Lake is a 2.6 km walk from the campground, suitable for families.

Dolly Varden Winter Camping 

• Located near Dolly Varden Creek, 36 kilometres north of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, on highway 93 South. 
• There are several drive through parking sites. Services include vault toilets, kitchen shelters and interpretive display. 
• Camping permits can be purchased at the Kootenay National Park West Gate (telephone 250-347-9551), Lake Louise Visitor Centre or the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre.

Crook's Meadow Group Campground 

• Located 34 km north of Radium Hot Springs on the site of one of the oldest homesteads in Kootenay National Park. Set aside for non-profit groups with a reservation.
• Group tenting for 30 tents and parking for some support vehicles. Facilities include well water with pump, pump out toilets, kitchen shelter with a wood cook stove, picnic tables and food storage, fire boxes, firewood, open playing field, fire circle for fireside talks. 
• Contact the Lake Louise Visitor Centre in Lake Louise, Alberta.

Campsites

Reservations and Fees

• Reservations for Redstreak Campground are accepted after April 4, 2012. Reservations are site specific. To book or learn more contact the Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service at 1-877-737-3783. 
• All other campgrounds in Kootenay National Park operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest months. 
• Camping and campfire permits must be purchased at the campground kiosk or at the self-registration kiosk. See a complete list of fees.

Facilities and Services

Redstreak Campground
© Parks Canada / S. Fisher

• Campfires are permitted at most sites. A fire permit must be purchased at kiosks or self-registration booths. Firewood is provided. 
• Showers are available in Redstreak campground only. 
• Sani-dump Stations are available at Redstreak, McLeod Meadows and Marble Canyon campgrounds 
• Group camping is available for non-profit groups with a minimum of ten people at Crook's Meadow Group Campground which can accommodate tents only. To make a reservation, please contact Lake Louise Visitor Centre in Lake Louise, Alberta.

Rules 

• Quiet hours are in effect daily from 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. 
• Generator use is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
• Maximum of 1 vehicle / site plus 2 tents - or - 1 camping unit (e.g. tent trailer or recreational vehicle) plus 1 tent 
• Maximum of 6 people / site 
• Pets must be kept on a leash at all times and should not be left unattended 
• Checkout time is 11:00 am.

Accessibility

There are wheelchair accessible sites in Redstreak, McLeod Meadows and Marble Canyon campgrounds.

Bears and Camping

When camping, be aware! You are in bear country!

Never leave the following unattended at your site:

© Parks Canada

• Coolers
• Pet Bowls
• Dishes/Pots
• Toiletries
• Food Items
• Cooking Stoves
• Garbage Bags
• Wash Basins

Bears that get hooked on food and garbage are problem bears and may have to be destroyed. Please help us keep bears wild. Store all coolers and food items in your vehicle or in storage lockers if provided. Report any bear sightings to park staff.  How to keep a "bare" Campsite.

Learning Opportunities

Interpretive programs are available in Redstreak Campground during the summer. These programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Consult campground advertising for details.

For More Information

Kootenay Visitor Information Centre

In the off-season, information can be obtained from the Yoho Visitor Centre.

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