Camping in Banff National Park
2026 Guide

Banff Camping Guide

All 12 campgrounds with fees, reservation dates, facilities, and first-come-first-served strategy.

2026 Reservations

Parks Canada campsite reservations opened January 13, 2026 at 8 AM MT for the full season. High-demand sites may still be available — check reservation.pc.gc.ca for availability.

Tunnel Mountain Village I

Reservation
⛺ 618 sites 📅 May-Sep 💰 $33-41/night 📍 Banff
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV (electric)

Largest campground, walking distance to Banff. Electric sites available. Books fast — reserve immediately when bookings open.

Tunnel Mountain Village II

Reservation
⛺ 188 sites 📅 May-Sep 💰 $28-33/night 📍 Banff
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent only

Tent-only, quieter than Village I. Forested, good privacy. Same area, less RV noise.

Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court

Reservation
⛺ 321 sites 📅 May-Oct 💰 $39-44/night 📍 Banff
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets

Full hookup RV

Full hookup (water, electric, sewer). RVs only. Most popular RV campground in the park.

Two Jack Main

Reservation
⛺ 380 sites 📅 Mid-Jun to Sep 💰 $28-33/night 📍 Banff
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

Beautiful lakeside setting at Two Jack Lake. 12 km from Banff. Less crowded than Tunnel Mountain. Some walk-in sites.

Two Jack Lakeside

Reservation
⛺ 64 sites 📅 Mid-Jun to Sep 💰 $28-33/night 📍 Banff
🕳️ Pit toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent (walk-in)

Premium tent sites right on Two Jack Lake. The best tent camping in the park. Sells out in minutes when reservations open.

Johnston Canyon

Reservation
⛺ 132 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $28-33/night 📍 Castle Junction
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

Steps from Johnston Canyon trailhead. Hike to the falls before anyone else arrives. Very popular.

Castle Mountain

First-Come
⛺ 43 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $22/night 📍 Castle Junction
🕳️ Pit toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

First-come, first-served. Basic pit toilets. Quiet and peaceful. Fills by early afternoon on weekends.

Lake Louise Tent

Reservation
⛺ 206 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $28-33/night 📍 Lake Louise
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent only

Tent camping near Lake Louise village. Bear-proof food storage required. Electric fence perimeter (bears are very active here).

Lake Louise Trailer

Reservation
⛺ 189 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $39-44/night 📍 Lake Louise
🚿 Showers 🚽 Flush toilets

RV (full hookup)

Full hookup RV sites near Lake Louise. Quieter than Banff campgrounds. Good base for Icefields Parkway.

Mosquito Creek

First-Come
⛺ 32 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $22/night 📍 Icefields Parkway
🕳️ Pit toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

First-come, first-served on the Icefields Parkway. Rustic. One of the most scenic campground settings in the park. Fills by 2 PM in summer.

Waterfowl Lakes

First-Come
⛺ 116 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $22/night 📍 Icefields Parkway
🕳️ Pit toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

First-come, first-served. Stunning lakeside setting on the Icefields Parkway. Arrive before noon on weekdays, 10 AM on weekends.

Rampart Creek

First-Come
⛺ 50 sites 📅 Jun-Sep 💰 $22/night 📍 Icefields Parkway
🕳️ Pit toilets 🔥 Fire pits

Tent & RV

Basic first-come, first-served. Good for breaking up the Icefields Parkway drive. Near Saskatchewan Crossing.

Camping Tips from a Local

  • Two Jack Lakeside is the best tent camping in the park. It sells out in minutes when reservations open. Book it or regret it.
  • First-come-first-served strategy: Arrive before noon on weekdays, before 10 AM on weekends. Waterfowl Lakes and Mosquito Creek on the Icefields Parkway are the easiest to get.
  • Bears are real: All campgrounds require proper food storage. Lake Louise campgrounds have electric fences. Carry bear spray even in camp.
  • Firewood: $9/bundle at campground kiosks. You cannot bring outside firewood into the park (pest control).
  • Park pass is extra: Camping fees do not include the park pass ($11/adult/day or $22/family/day).