Camping
Starting June 22, Banff National Park will be opening backcountry camping and select front country sites, with some restrictions. Visit the Banff National Park COVID-19 page for updates on park services and sites. Camping is permitted in designated areas only with a valid national park camping permit and a national park entry pass. Note: Visitors are required to have a reservation in order to camp at a Parks Canada places. The weather in Banff National Park is pleasant, but unpredictable. The average high temperature during the day in spring and summer ranges from 10° to 18° Celsius, though temperatures at night can drop below zero. It can also rain, snow or hail any time of year! In order to be prepared for your camping experience, ensure you have: In Canada, national parks enjoy special protections that may differ from other protected places. Please know “what not to bring” to a national park. Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts
Camping in Banff National Park
Where to camp
What to bring
Reserve your campsite here
Bow Valley Campgrounds
Reservable
First-come, first-served
Closed for 2020| Campgrounds | 2020 Reservation dates | Services | Sani dump | Fire pits | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Mtn. Village I | June 26 - Oct. 4 | $8.80 | $28.00 | ||
| Tunnel Mtn. Village II Open (reservable) | Open Year Round | $8.80 | $33.01 | ||
| Tunnel Mtn. Village II oTENTik | May 7 - Oct. 13 | $8.80 | $122.64 | ||
| Tunnel Mtn. Trailer | May 7 - Oct. 5 | $39.04 | |||
| Two Jack Main | July 6 - Sept 7. | $8.80 | $21.97 | ||
| Two Jack Main Equipped Campsites | July 6 - Sept 7. | $71.54 | |||
| Two Jack Lakeside | June 26 - Oct. 4 | $8.80 | $28.00 | ||
| Two Jack Lakeside oTENTik | May 7 - Oct. 5 | $8.80 | $122.64 | ||
| Johnston Canyon | June 25 - Sept. 21 | $8.80 | $28.00 | ||
| Castle Mountain | First come first served | $8.80 | $21.97 | ||
| Protection Mountain | First come first served | $8.80 | $21.97 | ||
| Lake Louise Trailer Open (first come first served) | Open Year Round | $33.01 | |||
| Lake Louise Tent | June 26 - Sept. 24 | $8.80 | $28.00 |
Icefields Parkway (93N) Campgrounds
Reservable First-come, first-served Closed for 2020| Campgrounds | 2020 Reservation dates | Services | Sani dump | Fire pits | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek | First come first served | $8.80 | $17.99 | ||
| Rampart Creek | July 6 - Sept. 13 | $8.80 | $17.99 | ||
| Silverhorn Creek | First come first served | $8.80 | $16.05 | ||
| Waterfowl Lakes | First come first served | $8.80 | $21.97 |