Jasper National Park of Canada

Where to Stay

Camping

Notice to Campers in Jasper National Park of Canada: Quiet hours are 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

From June 27 to September 1, 2008 Parks Canada will be introducing changes in campgrounds to help ensure quiet hours remain quiet. These changes will be in effect for all campgrounds in Jasper National Park.

• A liquor ban will be implemented at all campgrounds in Jasper National Park of Canada during quiet hours.
• The evening fire ban will be changed to 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. to coincide with quiet hours.
• Parks Canada campground patrols will be assisted by a security firm from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Drinking liquor in the campgrounds after quiet hours will result in three things:

1. Liquor will be seized;
2. All the campsite occupants will be evicted and banned from all National Park campgrounds for 48 hours. There will be no refund on any camping or personal user fees paid;
3. The offenders may be charged.

CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS LIQUOR BAN - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Reservations can be made at Pocahontas, Whistlers, Wapiti and Wabasso campgrounds: www.pccamping.ca or 1-877-737-3783. Elsewhere all campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis - arrive early.

General Information

• Parks Canada operates all campgrounds in Jasper National Park (a total of 10).
• There are 1772 sites available in Jasper National Park during peak season with a variety of services.
• The winter campground is at Wapiti
• 2008 Campground Fees and Opening Dates

Busy Season

Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest. Serviced (hook up) sites are very limited in Jasper National Park and are only available at Whistler's and Wapiti campgrounds. During busy months, hook up sites can fill before 11 am and campers wanting hook ups often line up early in the morning. At that time of year, it is best to plan on doing your first night without hook ups. Upon arrival, campground staff will advise you on how to go about getting a hook up site for the rest of your stay.

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

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

Dump Stations

Whistlers, Wapiti, Wabasso and Wilcox Creek campgrounds all offer dumping stations. A dump station can also be found in the Jasper Townsite industrial park.

Showers

Showers are available in Whistler and Wapiti campgrounds only.

Disabled Access

There are wheelchair accessible sites in Whistlers, Pocahontas and Wabasso campgrounds.

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. Consult your Mountain Guide for 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. The winter campground is at Wapiti .
2007 Campground Fees and Opening Dates

Group Camping

Group camping is available for groups with a minimum of ten people and the group campsites can accommodate tents only. Call 780-852-6181 for reservations.

Campground Maps

Whistlers
Wapiti
Pocahontas
Wabasso

For More Information

General camping information contact:
Jasper National Park
Box 10
Jasper, Alberta
Canada, T0E 1E0
ph (780) 852-6176
fax (780) 852-6152

Provincial Campgrounds

For information on campgrounds adjacent to Jasper National Park that accept reservations contact:
Alberta Tourism 1 800 661-8888 (Canada) 1 800 222-6501 (North America)
In British Columbia 1-800-663-6000 for information 1-800-435-5622 for reservations

Accommodations

Jasper has hotels, hostels and home accomodations to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Learn more about hotel and bungalow/cabin accommodation
Jasper Tourism and Commerce

Learn more about home accomodation
Jasper Home Accomodation Association

Learn more about hostel accomodation
Hosteling International - Canada

Outside of the Park

Town of Valemont
Town of Hinton