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Camping in the Banff Area Camping in the Banff Area 2021 Scott Munn Également offert en français AV Wakefi eld Wakefi AV Zizka P. Zizka P. Camping during COVID-19 • Masks are strongly recommended in the washroom buildings. • Be respectful of others and keep a 2-metre distance from you and others in the campground or while lining up. • You must comply with the provincial requirements for self-isolation. Please visit albertahealthservices.ca to consult the latest Alberta Health Services recommendations. • You are not permitted to self-isolate in Parks Canada campgrounds. • Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/Banff-COVID-19 for updated information. Fishing Regulations While in the Park ... For information on things to do during your visit, view these guides online at parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-brochures or Mountain National Parks in Alberta and British Columbia April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 pick up copies at a Parks Canada visitor centre. Photo: Kahli Hindmarsh Waterfowl Lakes, Banff National Park Également offert en français. Year-round Camping Looking for a new experience? Tunnel Mountain Village II is open year-round for camping. Bring an RV, or pack a tent and enjoy the park under a layer of fresh, glistening snow. For an easy-to-access experience, the neighbouring campground, Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court, becomes a winter activity hub for cross-country skiing, fat-biking, snowshoeing and winter walking. Throughout the park, favourite summer trails become a winter wonderland of snow-covered pines and white-capped mountains waiting to be explored. Look in the Banff National Park Visitor Guide and visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-winter for more information on winter activities. eld Wakefi AV 2 Hector Lake 93N Lake Planning Your Camping Experience Louise Two Jack Lake Lakeside Louise Castle Mountain Campground Campground 1A Castle Two Jack Main Junction Campground Lake Johnston Minnewanka Canyon 93S B ow V a Two Jack Lake lle y Tr P a a ns r -C kw Johnson Johnston Canyon an ay Lake a ( d Hw A) Campground a y 1 H i 1A Canmore gh Town of w Calgary ay N Banff Tunnel Mountain Village I, Village II and Trailer Court Campgrounds Fishing Regulations Campsite Reservations Reservations are highly recommended for Banff area campgrounds. During the summer months, campgrounds may be fully booked. To ensure a site, make reservations at reservation.pc.gc.ca or dial toll free 1-877-737-3783 (1-877-RESERVE). For backcountry campers, visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banff-backcountry for more information and to book a site. Mountain National Parks in Alberta and British Columbia Numerous hike-in campgrounds are available throughout Banff National Park and all require a backcountry permit and a April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 Photo: Kahli Hindmarsh Waterfowl Lakes, Banff National Park national park entry pass. Également offert en français. Dates of Operation Dates of operation vary from campground to campground and are available at parkscanada.gc.ca/banffcamping and on page 4 of this guide. Summer camping begins in early May, with all campgrounds open by mid to late June. Demand is heaviest from June through September, with July and August being the busiest months. Your Pass to Camping Campers must acquire the following permits to camp in Banff National Park: • National Park Entry Pass – available at the Banff East Gate, a Parks Canada visitor centre, or at campground kiosks. Available online at banffl akelouise.com • Camping Permit – available online (reservation.pc.gc.ca), over the phone (1-877-RESERVE) or at the campground kiosk. Upon arrival, check-in at the campground kiosk. • Fire Permit – if you would like to have a fi re, permits are available at the time of reservation or at a campground kiosk. More Camping Opportunities Parks Canada operates a total of 14 frontcountry campgrounds in Banff National Park, with 2 462 sites available during the summer season. In addition to the seven campgrounds in this guide, the Lake Louise area offers additional options for camping, including campgrounds in close proximity to the village of Lake Louise and along the scenic Icefi elds Parkway. 3 Where to Camp Campgrounds Open Dates Full Hook-up Electrical Sani Dump Flush Toilets Showers Firepit Cooking Shelter Drinking Water Equipped Campsites oTENTik Reservable Programs Interpretive Accessible Sites Tunnel Mt. Village I May 13 - Oct. 4 618 Tunnel Mt. Village II Open year-round 209 oTENTiks May 13 - Oct. 12 Tunnel Mt. Trailer Court May 13 - Oct. 4 322 Two Jack Main June 24 - Sep. 7 380 Two Jack Lakeside May 13 - Oct. 4 74 oTENTiks May 13 - Oct. 4 Johnston Canyon To be determined 132 Castle Mountain To be determined 43 Campground may be closed. Visit parkscanada.gc.ca/banffcamping for the latest information and opening dates. Castle Mountain Campground 43 sites 39 37 41 36 35 Every campsite This campground is small and intimate and offers 43 38 40 has fi repits. 34 rustic, no-service camping in a beautiful wooded 42 33 area along the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). Just 32 Lake 32 km from the town of Banff, the campground is 1 2 Louise 31 suitable for tents or small RVs (up to 24 feet), and is 30 3 close to nearby attractions, such as Silverton Falls 29 4 5 28 and Johnston Canyon. Sites are available on a fi rst- 7 6 come, fi rst-served basis only. Self-register as you 27 enter Castle Mountain Campground. Pay by leaving B 9 o 8 w your credit card information or bring exact cash. V 10 a 11 l l e y Kiosk Food Locker P 13 12 a 26 r k w 25 Self Registration Recycling/Waste Disposal a 14 Take N y ( 15 H 24 w Public Transit. Notice Board Firewood y 16 1 Public transit is available A 17 23 Tents Trailer Dumping ) to many top destinations 18 19 and is free from most 1A campgrounds. Leave your RVs Accessible car or RV at your site and 20 come explore! Trailers Theatre 21 Transit/shuttle info: pc.gc.ca/banff-transit Parking Accommodation or explorethepark.ca Real-time Parks Canada info: Washrooms Snack Bar pc.gc.ca/banffnow 22 Town of Banff parking: banffparking.ca Showers Roam Public Transit Stop Maps: Banff Parks Canada visitor centre Cooking Shelter No RV’s Drinking Water Trail Dish Washing Station Human food kills wildlife. Jason Leo Bantle/All In The Wild 4 Johnston Canyon Campground 132 sites reservation.pc.gc.ca This campground is a good option for a more rustic and authentic camping experience. Sites are available for tents and small RVs (up to 27 feet). Its central location, along the Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A) only 25 km from the town of Banff, provides access to a number of unique attractions, including Johnston Canyon and the Ink Pots. Roam Public Transit is available to the town of Banff during summer. Bow Valley Parkway: Private motor vehicle access may be restricted on portions of the Bow Valley Parkway as a COVID mitigation or to protect wildlife.The campground can be accessed from the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) and 93 South (Hwy 93S) intersection. Visit pc.gc.ca/banff-bow-valley-parkway for current information. See page 4 for legend. N Lake Every campsite Louise has fi repits. ek ston Cre 67 John 66 65 Access to 68 JohnstonTrail Canyon 69 132 70 131 27 1 71 130 72 2 Johnston 128 28 3 73 Canyon 129 64 4 B 5 29 o 74 w 63 75 30 62 7 V 6 a 31 l l 76 127 61 e 8 y 32 9 P 77 126 33 60 26 78 a 34 25 r 125 59 24 k 79 80 35 58 10 w 124 11 81 36 a 82 57 56 12 23 y 37 13 84 ( 83 123 55 54 H 14 22 w 86 53 52 15 21 85 122 17 y 88 51 50 38 1 87 39 49 121 A 89 90 16 18 ) 120 40 47 20 91 41 48 19 92 Johnston 118 93 94 42 44 Canyon 119 116 46 1A 95 114 112 45 96 117 43 98 115 97 113 100 Take Public Transit. Banff 99 102 Public transit is available to many top destinations 101 104 111 and is free from most campgrounds. Leave your car 106 108 or RV at your site and come explore! 103 Transit/shuttle info: 110 105 pc.gc.ca/banff-transit 107 109 or explorethepark.ca Real-time Parks Canada info: pc.gc.ca/banffnow Town of Banff parking: banffparking.ca Maps: Parks Canada visitor centre Do not litter. 5 Two Jack Lakeside Campground 74 sites Located 15 minutes 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 27 feet) and offers lakefront sites, 10 oTENTik sites, mountain views and access to the lake for non-motorized boating. reservation.pc.gc.ca Lake Minnewanka 55 54 52 56 53 Two Jack Lake 58 50 51 57 N 48 60 59 49 46 61 47 44 62 45 32 63 42 64 43 40 Walk-in sites 28 65 41 30 29 27 67 39 38 31 26 Every campsite 66 25 has firepits. 70 33 68 35 24 71 37 34 69 23 22 20 72 36 21 Take Public Transit. 73 19 Public transit is available to many top L 74 18 destinations and is free from most a campgrounds. Leave your car or RV at your k 16 site and come explore! e 17 M Transit/shuttle info: 15 pc.gc.ca/banff-transit in n 14 or explorethepark.ca e Real-time Parks Canada info: w pc.gc.ca/banffnow a n Town of Banff parking: k banffparking.ca a Banff R Maps: o Parks Canada visitor centre a 2 d 1 4 3 Looking for a scenic 6 lake experience? 5 Two Jack Lake Day-use Area 7 8 Take Roam public transit route 6 on Lake Minnewanka Road to the 9 Two Jack Lake Day-use Area.
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