Camping
Camping is available between mid-May and mid-October in Yoho. During peak season there are over 150 campsites spread over four campgrounds. Each campground offers a variety of services.
New! Kicking Horse Campground and Monarch Campground now accept site-specific reservations for certain sites beginning January 24, 2019 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time. Kicking Horse Campground can be reserved from June 20 to October 14, 2019 and Monarch Camground can be reserved from June 20 to September 2, 2019. Earlier dates and ongoing sites are first-come, first-served. To book or learn more contact the Parks Canada Reservation Service at 1-877-737-3783.
Arrive early! If you plan on finding a first-come, first-serve campsite, arrive early as they will fill-up. Demand is heaviest on long weekends and on all weekends in July and August.
Where to camp
| Campgrounds | # Sites | Services | Flush toilet | Shower | Sani dump | Accessible | Fire pits | Reservations | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicking Horse May 23 to October 14 |
88 | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | $8.80 | June 20 to October 14 | $27.40 |
| Monarch May 2 to September 14 |
44 | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | June 20 to September 2 | $17.60 |
| Takakkaw Falls (walk-in) June 20 to October 14 |
35 | - | - | - | - | - | $8.80 | - | $17.60 |
| Hoodoo Creek June 17 to September 2 |
30 | - | - | - | - | Yes | $8.80 | - | $15.70 |
Legend
# Sites = Number of campsites in the campground
Services = Hook-ups including electricity, water or sewer
Showers = Hot showers are available
Sani dump = Sewage Disposal
Accessible = Disabled Access
Fire pits = Fire pits suitable for cooking. Fire permits (including firewood) are available for purchase on site.
Interpretation = Interpretive program available
Map
Campgrounds and popular points of interest in Yoho National Park
Popular points of interest
- Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site
- Spiral tunnels
- Takakkaw Falls
- Village of Field, B.C.
- Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge
- Kicking Horse River
- Wapta Falls