Camping

Reservations for the 2021 camping season will open at 8 a.m MDT on April 12, 2021. Backcountry campsites will open for reservations at 8am MDT on April 16th. This will give you more time to consider the latest COVID-19 measures. It may also help reduce the need for cancellations.

Camping in Banff National Park

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.

Where to camp

Check in time: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
After hours, please refer to signage in kiosk window.
There is no Internet/Wi-Fi Access.
All campgrounds have disabled access except for Two Jack Main and Castle Mountain.
The maximum number of vehicles and tents per site varies by campground. Select your campground below for details.

Campground locations (map)

Camping in the Banff area (PDF)

What to bring

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:

warm clothes (bring various layers to help you dress for the weather)
waterproof clothing (jackets and pants)
hats and mitts
umbrellas
a groundsheet for your tent
sleeping mat
warm sleeping bag
extra blankets
camera (no drones)

In Canada, national parks enjoy special protections that may differ from other protected places. Please know “what not to bring” to a national park.

Reserve your campsite here

Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts

PLEASE NOTE:

All showers and kitchen shelters are closed
All backcountry shelter bookings are cancelled for the season.

Visit the Banff National Park COVID-19 page for updates on park services and sites.

Campgrounds in Banff National Park

Reservable

First-come, first-served

Closed for 2020

Campgrounds	2021 Reservation dates	2021 Operational dates	Fee
Tunnel Mtn. Village I	May 13 to October 3	May 13 to October 4	$28.00 $8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Tunnel Mtn. Village II	Open Year Round	Open Year Round	$33.01 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Tunnel Mtn. Village II oTENTik	May 13 to October 10	May13 to October 12	$122.64 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Tunnel Mtn. Trailer	May 13 to October 3	May13 to October 4	$39.04
Two Jack Main	June 24 to September 6	June 24 to September 7	$21.97 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Two Jack Main Equipped Campsites	To be determined	To be determined	$71.54 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Two Jack Lakeside	May 20 to October 3	May 13 to October 4	$28.00 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Two Jack Lakeside oTENTik	May 20 to October 3	May 13 to October 4	$122.64 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Johnston Canyon	To be determined	To be determined	$28.00 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Castle Mountain	To be determined	To be determined	$21.97 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Protection Mountain	First come first served	June 18 to September 6	$21.97 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Lake Louise Trailer	June 12 to September 24	Open Year Round	$33.01 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Lake Louise Tent	June 12 to September 24	June 22 to September 27	$28.00 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Mosquito Creek	First come first served	June 3 to October 11	$17.99 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Rampart Creek	June 10 to September 12	June 10 to September 12	$17.99 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Silverhorn Creek	First come first served	June 3 to September 12	$16.05 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)
Waterfowl Lakes	First come first served	June 24 to September 12	$21.97 +$8.80 for fire permit (including firewood)