Camping In Yoho National Park
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- You can expect a fantastic view from the tent when camping in Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park is home to some of Canada's greatest campgrounds, operated by Parks Canada. Just a short distance from the town of Field front country, RV and car camping can be found. By hiking just a little further you can reach spectacular back country camp sites. On your Canadian Rockies camping vacation you can wake up beside an alpine lake, fall asleep to the sound of a distant waterfall, or sit around the campfire watching the sun fade behind a mountain. A camping trip in Yoho National Park is the perfect outdoor vacation getaway.
Car-Accessible Campgrounds
Monarch and Kicking Horse campgrounds are located in roughly the same spot at the foot of the towering Mount Stephen. The two grounds offer a combined 138 campsites near the Kicking Horse River. Parks Canada offers these campsites on a first come first served basis. During the peak summer months between July and September most sites are taken before noon, so arrive early. Many sites allow for campfires, and hot showers are available. These campgrounds have a checkout time of 11:00 am.
Monarch and Kicking Horse Campgrounds
| Open Date | # sites | Flush Toilet | Dry Toilet | Showers | Sani Dump | Fire Pits | Disabled Acc. | |
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| Monarch | May 1-13, June 18 - Sept 6 |
46 | • | • | • | • | ||
| Kicking Horse | May 13 - Oct 4 | 92 | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Chancellor and Hoodoo Creek Campgrounds
These two campgrounds are found at the west end of Yoho National Park. Nearby you can find the hoodoos of Hoodoo Creek and the magnificent Wapta Falls.
| Open Date | # of sites | Flush Toilets | Dry Toilet | Showers | Sani Dump | Fire Pits | Disabled Access | |
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| Chancellor | June 4 - Sept 6 | 59 | • | • | ||||
| Hoodoo Creek | June 24 - Sept 6 | 30 | • | • |
Takakkaw Falls Campground
This Campground is located near Takakkaw Falls at the end of the Yoho Valley Road. The actual campground is a short walk from the parking lot and provides tent camping only. This is an excellent place to use as a base for back country hiking and camping.
| Open Date | # of sites | Flush Toilets | Dry Toilet | Showers | Sani Dump | Fire Pits | Disabled Access | |
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| Takakkaw | June 18 - Sept 30 | 35 | • | • |
Backcountry Campgrounds
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- The bright colours of the subalpine found in Yoho's backcountry
There are 6 designated backcountry campgrounds in Yoho National Park. Random camping is also permitted in the Amiskwi, Otterhead, Ice River, and Porcupine valleys. Reservations for these back country camp sites can be made up to 3 months in advance. It is also necessary to purchase a wilderness pass in order to camp in Yoho's back country. To purchase a wilderness pass and make a reservation phone Parks Canada at 250.343.6783 or stop off at the information center located in Field. Reservations for the Lake O'Hara campground can be made by phone only.
When backcountry camping, it is necessary practice safe food handling measures to avoid attracting wildlife such as bears. Be sure to prepare and eat food away from your campsite. Also, it is absolutely necessary that you use designated food storage cables in order keep your wildlife out of your food and your campsite. Food must be prepared on portable stoves, as campfires are not permitted in Yoho's back country.
Yoho Lake, Laughing Falls, Twin Falls, and Little Yoho Campgrounds
Located in Yoho Valley
Lake O'Hara Campground
Incredible backcountry hiking, fishing, and cross country skiing can be found while camping at Lake O'Hara
McArthur Creek Campground
Camping Fees
A list of fees for camping and parks services can be found on the Yoho National Park Entry and Service Fees page.
