Redstreak Campground
Description
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. Latitude: 50.6249037 Longitude: -116.0600304
- 242 sites (map)
- Electricity with firepit: 19 sites
- Electricity without firepit: 19 sites
- Electricity/water/sewer, with firepit: 50 sites
- Unserviced, firepit: 154 sites
- All wooded sites. Washrooms, showers, shelters, playgrounds, theatre. 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. Accessible sites are available on request.
Operational Dates
May 4 to October 7, 2012
Reservations
Campground reservations for Redstreak 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.
Fees
For information regarding camping fees for Kootenay National Park please see our Fees page.
Kiosk Hours
7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. After hours, please check white board at kiosk for site assignment. Register in the morning at the kiosk.
Check In / Check Out
Check in anytime after 2:00 p.m. Check out anytime before 11:00 a.m.
Maximums
6 people per site
14 nights per stay
2 tents, 1 camping unit and 1 tent, or 2 vehicles per site (One RV and one regular vehicle. Two RVs/trailers are not permitted on the same site.)
Amperage of Power Service
15 – 30 Amps
Electricity
Electricity, water and sewer.
Quiet Hours
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Generators
Generator use is limited to 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. only
Campfires
In order to have a campfire, a fire permit is required. Buy your permit at the kiosk.
Pets
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. They must not be left unattended. Please keep all pet food stored inside. See Bare Campsite Program brochure upon arrival for more information.
No vacancy for your dates?
Call to check the current availability of first-come, first-served sites. 1-250-347-9505
Callers may also contact the Radium Chamber of Commerce for information on the many private campgrounds in the region: 1-250-347-9331
For more information
Kootenay Visitor Information Centre
Backcountry camping information and reservations
1-250-347-9505
Group camping information and reservations (registered non-profits only)
1-403-522-1203
Terms and Definitions
Non-site specific
Campground where your particular campsite is assigned to you. In contrast to a site-specific campground, where you are asked to choose your specific campsite.
Reservable nights
Period in which the campground accepts reservations. Note that many campgrounds may be open longer than this, and would operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Operational dates
Period in which the campground is open to the public for overnight camping. This may be the same as the reservable dates, or it may be longer, and would operate outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kiosk
The administration booth of a particular campground, this is where you “check-in” and register your arrival.
Vehicle
Car, truck, camper, tent-trailer, motorhome, or recreational vehicle. A motorhome pulling another vehicle would count as two vehicles.
Camping Unit
Tent, tent-trailer, truck-camper, motorhome or recreational vehicle.
Serviced site
Campsite offering electrical hook-ups on site. Fully-serviced sites offer electrical, potable water and sewer hook-ups. Unserviced sites do not offer these hook-ups. The terms serviced and unserviced do not refer to the washroom facilities or other amenities available at the campground.
Drive-through site
Campsite where the driver does not have to reverse their vehicle to exit. Ideal for larger vehicles and trailers.
Walk-in site
Campsite which requires some degree of walking to access the site, and therefore requires a tent. Vehicle will be parked some distance away.
Overflow site
Overflow campsites vary from park to park, and may range from a paved area to park a camping unit (not generally suitable for tents) to a more traditional, grassy site. They are unserviced.
Accessible site
Campsite which is accessible to wheelchairs.
Firepit
Designated ring for campfires at a campsite. In some cases, firepits may be communal, and access is shared among the campground. Check availability, as not all campsites offer a firepit. In some parks, a permit is required to have a fire.
First-come, first-served site
Campsites that are available only to individuals present at the campground. These sites cannot be reserved or registered over the telephone. In most cases, individuals registering for these sites may request them for multiple nights.
Shoulder season
While many campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, the services offered during this period may be limited.
Park Pass
An entry pass is required for all visitors to the park. A day pass permits visitors access to Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks during its period of validity. The Parks Canada Discovery Pass permits visitors unlimited access to 27 national parks and 77 national historic sites across Canada, for a period of 12 months.