Yoho National Park of Canada

Frontcountry camping

• Camping
• Accommodations

General Information

• Parks Canada operates all campgrounds in Yoho National Park.
• All Yoho National Park campgrounds do not take reservations. Campsites are available on a first come first serve basis only.
• There are 297 sites available in Yoho National Park during peak season with a variety of services.
• 2009 Campground Information and Opening Dates NEW!
• Campground Host Program
• The "Bare" Campsite Program

Campground	# Sites	Flush Toilet	Dry Toilet	Shower	Sani Dump	Dis Acc	Fire Pits	Interp Prog	Fees
Chancellor Peak Open June 5 - Sept 7	59		X			X	X		$17.60
Hoodoo Creek Open June 5 - Sept 7	30		X		X	X			$15.70
Monarch (winter) May 1 - May 25 June 5 - Sept 7	44		X		X	X			$17.60
Kicking Horse Open May 25 - Oct 5	88	X		X	X	X	X	X	$27.40
Takakkaw Falls (walk-in) Open June 19 - Sept 30 road closed Oct 1	35		X				X		$17.60

Busy Season

Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest.

Check out

Checkout time is 11:00 am.

Permits

Campers must purchase a camping permit at the campground kiosk or self register.

Fires

Campsites are spacious and clean and campfires are permitted at most sites. A fire permit must be purchased at kiosks or self -registration booths.

Bears and Camping

© Parks Canada

When Camping, Be Aware! You Are In Bear Country!
Never leave the following unattended at your site:

• 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 o in storage lockers if provided. Report any bear sightings to park staff.

• The "Bare" Campsite Program

Dump Stations

Hoodoo Creek campground offers a dumping station.

Showers

Showers are available in Kicking Horse campground only.

Disabled Access

All campgrounds in Yoho National Park are wheelchair accessible.

Learning Opportunities

Interpretive programs are available in some of the campgrounds during the summer months. These programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Contact the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre for more details.

Dates of Operation

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.

For More Information

General camping information contact:

Accommodations

Contact the Yoho National Park Visitor Centre for information on accommodations in Yoho National Park (telephone: 250.343.6783).

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