Campsites in Banff and Lake Louise
Campsites in Banff
There are tons of great spots to camp if you are looking to spend some time outdoors in the beautiful Banff National Park. All sites are able to be booked through the Parks Canada website. Be sure to look at reserving spots early. During peak season (May - October) spots fill up fast and may not be open by the time you are taking your trip.
Tunnel Mountain
Tunnel Mountain has three different locations for camping and all are close to downtown Banff with hikes and biking trails near by! Each location is beautiful with most spots having fire pits and some with hook up options for trailers. There are also flushing toilets, showers, firewood, kitchen shelters, and sani-dumps available at some sites. Tunnel Mountain is a great place to stay if you are looking for public transportation into town and other areas of the park. Reservations are recommended as there are limited number of spots available.
Village 1 is going to be a more traditional camping experience with most sites having fire pits and also being located closed to the town.
Village 2 is for large units or groups or the need for onsite electricity without full hook ups. There are also oTENTik available from May to October! Fire pit options are available.
Tunnel Mountin Trailer Court is a great spot if you are looking for full hook ups for RVs and Trails. This location also has great Mountain View’s. Fire pit options are available.
Two Jack Lakeside Campground
This rustic and unserviced campground is a beautiful spot to stay. Only being 15 min outside of the town of Banff, this is a great spot to stay if you are wanting to be close to Lake Minnewanka and on the shore of Two Jake Lake. There is access to the lake for motorized boating and has 10 oTENTik reservation options. There are fire pits, flushing toilets, showers, firewood, kitchen shelters, and sani-dumps available.
Johnston Canyon Campground
The Johnston Canyon Campground is located just off of the Johnston Canyon hiking trail to the Upper Falls, Lower Falls, and Ink Pots. With beautiful areas to walk around this campsite also has fire pits at most sites, firewood, flushing toilets, showers, and kitchen shelters. This is a nice rustic campground with spots for small RVs and tents. If you want to be near the campground, but stay in a Lodge or Cabin there are also options for that at the Johnson Canyon Lodge and Bungalows. With limited number of spots be sure to book at reservation in advance.
Castle Mountain Campground
Castle Mountain Campground is a no service small campground found in a beautiful wooded area. Staying here you are close to Johnston Canyon and Silverton Falls. These campsites have picnic tables, fire pits, firewood, flushing toilets, food lockers, and hot and cold running water. These campsites are great for tenting and small RVs. Be sure to check reservations as there have been closures to this area.
Campsites Near Lake Louise
Mosquito Creek Campground
If a very authentic camping experience in the Canadian Rockies is what you are looking for, then this is the campsite for you. These sites are suitable for tenting and small RVs with fire pits, firewood, and picnic table available at all sites. There are two dry toilets available, a picnic shelter, food lockers, walk-in sites, and solar treated portable water.
Lake Louise Campground - Tent
Lake Louise has a few different options for camping. When looking to reserve a spot be sure to check which type of site will suit your needs best. If you are tenting or using a soft sided camper, you will want to reserve a spot in the soft-sided/tenting campground. Here you will be close to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, hikes, and biking trails. All sites are equipped with picnic table and most have fire pits. There are also flushing toilets, showers, and food lockers for walk-in campers.
Lake Louise Campground - Trailer
The Lake Louise Campground for trailers is also found near Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, hikes, and bike trails. If you are staying here you are required to have a hard-sided trailer. All sites are equipped with picnic table and most have fire pits. There are also flushing toilets and showers. These sites are in very close proximity to each other, so be prepared when reserving a spot.
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