Camping

General information What to bring Lake O'Hara "Bare" campsite program

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. Demand is heaviest on long weekends and on all weekends in July and August. If you plan on finding a first-come, first-serve campsite, arrive early as they will fill-up. Kicking Horse and Monarch Campgrounds now accept site-specific reservations for certain sites.

Where to camp | Reservations | Map 

Rehabilitation of Kicking Horse Campground

Improvements are underway at Kicking Horse Campground. Showers are unavailable until further notice. Reduced fees are in effect. 

Kicking Horse Campground

Note: Due to cold temperatures, there will be no Sani-Dump services available at Yoho or Lake Louise for the rest of the season. The Campground will remain open, washroom buildings operating as normal.

Where to camp

Campgrounds in Yoho National Park
All campers are required to adhere to the “Bare” Campsite program.
Campgrounds
 		 Number of sites Campsite fee 2019
Season		 Fire
pits 		Flush toilets Hot showers Sani-dump Disabled
access
Kicking Horse *
(reservable) 		88
unserviced		 $27.40

Open June 13 to Oct 14

Reservations June 20 to October 14 

 $8.80 Yes Yes * Yes Yes
Monarch (reservable) 44
unserviced		 $17.60

Open May 2 to
Oct 14

Reservations June 20 to September 2

 No No No Yes Yes
Takakkaw Falls (walk-in)

 35
unserviced		 $17.60 June 20 to Oct 14 $8.80 No No No No
Hoodoo Creek

 30
unserviced		 $15.70 June 20 to Sept 2 
 $8.80 No No No Yes

Legend
Fire pits = Fire pits suitable for cooking. Fire permits (including firewood) are available for purchase on site.

See a complete list of fees

 

Reservations

Kicking Horse Campground and Monarch Campground accept site-specific reservations for certain sites beginning January 24, 2019 at 8 am Mountain Time.

Kicking Horse Campground
Site-specific reservations for certain sites from June 20 to October 14. Earlier dates and non-reservable sites are first-come, first-served.

Monarch Campground
Site-specific reservations for certain sites from June 20 to September 2. Earlier dates and non-reservable sites are first-come, first-served.

To book or learn more call 1 877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) or book online.

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Map

Map of Yoho National Park

Popular points of interest

  1. Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site
  2. Spiral tunnels
  3. Takakkaw Falls
  4. Village of Field, B.C.
  5. Emerald Lake & Natural Bridge
  6. Kicking Horse River
  7. Wapta Falls