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
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
Camping Fees
Reserving a campsite at Johnston Canyon Campground:
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.
All other Banff roadside campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.