Banff National Park Campgrounds.
Parks Canada operates all Banff National Park Camping.
There are 2,400 camping sites in Banff National Park's 14 campgrounds.
Most of Banff's camping is seasonal from mid-May to mid-October,
but there is one campground in Banff and one in Lake Louise that is open year-round.
Camping in Banff National Park Alberta » https://www.BanffCamping.ca
Tunnel Mountain, Two Jack Main Campground, Two Jack Lakeside, Johnston Canyon Campground,
Lake Louise Soft-sided, Lake Louise Hard-sided, Silverhorn Creek Campground and Rampart Creek Campground
can be reserved by telephone at 1-877-737-3783.
Banff Campgrounds: Castle Mountain, Protection Mountain Campground, Mosquito Creek
& Waterfowl Lakes operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve Banff Camping from Outside North America Please Call: 1-519-826-5391
View Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 9 to October 6
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 618
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
Located 4.5 km from the town of Banff, Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground offers a more traditional camping experience with mountain views, firepits for cooking, and access to hiking and biking trails. This campground has options to suit many camping preferences and has a limited number of large campsites available.
View Tunnel Mountain Village II Campground
2024 Reservable dates: Open Year Round
Camp Site type: Electrical
Tunnel Mtn. Village II oTENTik: May 9 to October 13
Number of Camp Sites: 209
Camping Services: electricity
Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
Located just 2.5 km from the town of Banff, Tunnel Mountain Village II Campground is perfect for people wanting power without full hook-ups, and/or needing space for larger units. Some sites can accommodate RVs that are 12+ metres (40+ feet). It is close to local attractions, offers three-season camping in 21 oTENTiks and year-round camping for tents and RVs. From the campground, you can enjoy mountain views, a year-round bus service to town and access to hiking and biking trails.
View Tunnel Mountain Trailer Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 9 to October 6
Camp Site type: Full hookup
Number of Camp Sites: 322
Camping Services: Full hookup
Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Roam transit stop
Tunnel Mountain Trailer Campground is located 2.5 km from the town of Banff, and is for trailers and larger units. Some sites can accommodate RVs that are 15+ metres (50+ feet). The sites have full three-way hook-ups and are either single or shared sites. Enjoy mountain views, access to biking and hiking trails and a bus service to town.
View Two Jack Main Campground
2024 Reservable dates: June 20 to September 2
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 380
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
Two Jack Main Campground offers a more secluded and authentic camping experience. Located just minutes from Lake Minnewanka and nearby attractions, and 10 km from the town of Banff, this rustic, no-service campground has scenic sites available for tents or RVs up to 7.3 metres (24 feet), as well as Equipped Campsites.
View Two Jack Lakeside Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 16 to October 6
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Two Jack Lakeside oTENTik: May 16 to October 6
Number of Camp Sites: 74
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
One of Banff's most popular campgrounds, Two Jack Lakeside Campground is Located 10 km from the town of Banff and close to Lake Minnewanka. This rustic, no-service campground is beautifully situated on the shores of Two Jack Lake. It is perfect for tents or small RVs up to 8.2 metres (27 feet) and offers lakefront sites, 10 oTENTik sites, mountain views and access to the lake for non-motorized recreation.
View Johnston Canyon Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 23 to September 22
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 132
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
Only 25 km from the town of Banff, Johnston Canyon Campground is a good option for a more rustic and authentic camping experience. Sites are available for tents and small RVs up to 8.2 metres (27 feet). Its central location, along the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A), provides access to the popular Johnston Canyon Trail. Roam Public Transit is available to the town of Banff during summer.
View Lake Louise Soft-sided Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 31 to September 22
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 206
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Parks Canada shuttle stop
The Lake Louise Campground lies in the heart of Banff National Park, offering access to a multitude of trails and attractions, including world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Lake Louise Campground is a short drive to access the Icefields Parkway – one of the most scenic drives in the world! The 230 kilometers Icefields Parkway features spectacular mountains, lakes, rivers, canyons, and of course, glaciers!
Lake Louise Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, tent trailers or small motorhomes and trailers up to 7 meters (24 feet). For groups that prefer to camp together, note that there are fire and no-fire loops when selecting a site.
This forested campground is divided from the hard-sided campground by the Bow River and surrounded by mountain views. The "soft-sided" section is enclosed by an electric fence and allows tents, soft-sided trailers and camping equipment with soft-sided pop-outs.
Visitors to Lake Louise campground enjoy free access to the Park and Ride Connector service linking the campground with Lake Louise Village.
View Lake Louise Hard-sided Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 17 to September 22
Camp Site type: Electrical
Number of Camp Sites: 189
Camping Services: Electricity
Drinking water
Flush toilet
Showers
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Parks Canada shuttle stop
The Lake Louise Hard-sided Campground lies in the heart of Banff National Park, offering access to a multitude of trails and attractions, including world-famous Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. It is a short drive to access the Icefields Parkway – one of the most scenic drives in the world!
Lake Louise Hard-sided Campsites are shared double-length sites best suited for units up to 15 meters (50 feet), and they are serviced with 15-30-50 amps. For groups that prefer to camp together, note that there are fire and no-fire sites when selecting a site.
Camping Reservations are highly recommended at this location. Ask about the free evening interpretive programs hosted by Parks Canada at the campground theater.
View Silverhorn Creek Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 31 to September 29
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 45
Camping Services: Outhouse
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Food storage locker
Silverhorn Creek Campground is an RV-friendly campground offering a rustic camping experience along the Icefields Parkway, just minutes from Waterfowl Lakes, Bow Lake, and the Peyto Lake viewpoint.
Silverhorn Creek Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 20 meters (70 feet). RV campers can fill with potable water and use the sani-dump station located at Waterfowl Lakes campground.
There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.
View Rampart Creek Campground
2024 Reservable dates: May 31 to September 22
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 51
Camping Services: Drinking water
Outhouse
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Accessible
Food storage locker
Rampart Creek Campground offers a secluded and rustic camping experience along the beautiful Icefields Parkway, 40 km from the Columbia Icefield. Rampart Creek Campground backs onto the banks of the North Saskatchewan River with impressive views of the river valley and surrounding mountains.
Rampart Creek Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet). Note that some loops are not suitable for motorhomes or trailers over 8 meters (25 feet). RV campers can fill potable water and use the sani-dump station located at Waterfowl Lakes Campground.
There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.
View Castle Mountain Campground
2024 Reservable dates: Closed until further notice
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 43
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Food storage locker
Castle Mountain Campground is small and intimate. It offers rustic, no-service camping in a beautiful wooded area along the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). Just 32 km from the town of Banff, the campground is suitable for tents or small RVs up to 7.3 metres (24 feet). It is close to nearby attractions, such as Silverton Falls and Johnston Canyon. Castle Mountain Camping sites are available on a firstcome, first-served basis only. Self-register as you enter Castle Mountain Campground. Pay by leaving your credit card information or bring exact cash.
View Protection Mountain Campground
2024 Reservable dates: First come first served
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 72
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Accessible
Food storage locker
Roam transit stop
Protection Mountain Campground is located 15 km east of Lake Louise on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). This open campground offers impressive views of both Protection and Castle Mountains and is an excellent location for evening star gazing.
Protection Mountain Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet).
Leave your vehicle at Protection Mountain Campground and roam Public Transit. Bus service to both Lake Louise and the town of Banff exists throughout the summer months.
RV campers may use the sani-dump located at Lake Louise Campground. There is limited cell coverage at the Protection Mountain site and on the Bow Valley Parkway.
View Mosquito Creek Campground
2024 Reservable dates: June 7 to October 14
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 38
Camping Services: Drinking water
Outhouse
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Food storage locker
Mosquito Creek Campground is a good option for campers wanting a more authentic camping experience. Don't be put off by the name, mosquitoes are no worse here than in any other part of the park.
Mosquito Creek Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet). RV campers may use the sani-dump located at Lake Louise campground.
There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.
View Waterfowl Lakes Campground
2024 Reservable dates: June 20 to September 2
Camp Site type: Unserviced
Number of Camp Sites: 110
Camping Services: Drinking water
Flush toilet
Outhouse
Cooking shelter
Picnic shelter
Firepits
Dumping station: sewage disposal
Accessible
Interpretive programs
Food storage locker
Waterfowl Lakes Campground sits between Upper and Lower Waterfowl lakes on the Mistaya River. These stunning glacier-fed lakes are excellent for paddling while taking in the surrounding mountains. This wooded campground boasts easy access to moderate hiking trails and is a short drive from Saskatchewan Crossing, Bow Lake, and the Peyto Lake viewpoint.
Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 9 meters (31 feet). Ask about the free Saturday evening interpretive programs hosted by Parks Canada at the campground theater.
There is no cell-phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.
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