Frontcountry camping
Yoho National Park
With four campgrounds to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect basecamp to explore Yoho National Park. Find suggested packing lists, campsite rules, booking info and camping tips below. Plan your camping experience now.
Campsite bookings:
- Reservation launch: Tuesday, January 23 2024 at 8:00 am MT
- Prepare for launch day
Reserve:
- Online 24/7
- By calling: 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783)
Camping is permitted in designated areas only with a valid national park camping permit and a national park entry pass. The weather in Yoho National Park is pleasant, but unpredictable. The average high temperature during the day in spring and summer ranges from 16° to 23° Celsius, though temperatures at night can drop below zero. It can also rain, snow or hail any time of year! In order to be prepared for your camping experience, ensure you consult our camping checklist here. In addition to keeping a clean campsite, a number of regulations are in effect to ensure campers have a safe and enjoyable experience. Campers must acquire the following permits to camp in Yoho National Park: You can ensure you're a good neighbour, and guarantee a good camping experience for yourself, by respecting and adhering to the following guidelines: Excessive noise is not permitted at any time of the day. Any disturbance should be reported immediately to Park Wardens or park staff. Contact us. Generator use is only permitted between the hours of 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. daily, in order to provide campers with a quiet and enjoyable experience. From May to September, a number of policies are in place to ensure visitors get a good night's sleep. Daily fire bans are in effect during quiet hours (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.). In order to keep your campfire safe for you and for the environment, adhere to the following regulations: From May to September, a number of policies are in place to ensure visitors get a good night’s sleep. An alcohol and cannabis consumption ban and a fire ban are in effect daily at campgrounds during quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. During summer long weekends, a complete ban on the possession of alcohol and cannabis is in effect at all campgrounds. In Parks Canada campgrounds, non-medical cannabis and alcohol consumption is limited to the visitor’s campsite. Smoking and vaping is not permitted in campground within 6 meters of common areas (such as playgrounds, kitchen shelters, washrooms, trails, or roads). Please note: there is a difference between a ban on the consumption of alcohol/cannabis and a ban on possession. To keep pets and wildlife safe, your pets must be leashed at all times and not left unattended. Pet food should be stored inside your vehicle to avoid attracting wildlife to the campground. Failure to comply: Parks Canada staff are here to help and may enter your site to remind you of these regulations. Campers who fail to comply with keeping a clean site and other regulations may have their camping permit revoked without a refund. Campers may be charged under the Canada National Parks Act and National Parks Campground Regulations, be required to appear in court, and could pay fines up to $25,000. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring their campsite is maintained in a satisfactory condition. When not being consumed or used, all food, pet food, toiletries and scented items that may attract wildlife must be kept in your vehicle or hard-sided trailer. Coolers are not bear proof and must be stored away at all times! A special effort is being made by park staff and campers to ensure that no wildlife attractants are ever left unattended at any sites in these campgrounds. Click here to learn more what you can do to ensure your safety, and to help keep the wildlife in our National Parks alive and wild. Note: By camping in a national park, you agree that Parks Canada staff may enter open and plainly visible areas of an unattended campsite to remove and secure plainly visible wildlife attractants. Keep your campsite clean to reduce the risks to your personal safety and to wildlife. Camping in Yoho National Park
What to bring
Camping regulations
General information
Permits
Campground etiquette
Quiet hours
Generators
Campfires
Alcohol and cannabis policies
Pets
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Campgrounds in Yoho National Park
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Campground | Open (2024) | Reservable (2024) | Services | Site Type |
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May 31 to October 14 | New! May 31 to October 14 |
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Unserviced |
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Monarch | May 2 to September 16 | First-come, first-served only |
Unserviced |
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Takakkaw Falls | June 14 to October 14 | New! June 20 to September 16 |
Unserviced |
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Hoodoo Creek | June 13 to September 2 | First-come, first-served only | Unserviced |
Legend
Services:
Drinking water
Sani Dump: Sewage disposal.
Flush toilet
Outhouse
Showers
Firepits: Fire permits (including firewood) are included with reservations and/or available for purchase on site.
Picnic shelter
Cooking shelter
Food Locker: Learn about the "Bare" Campsite program.
Public Telephone
Playground
Theatre
Campground descriptions
Kicking Horse
- Open: May 31 to October 14, 2024
- Sites: 88
- Services:
- Fees: See full list of camping fees here
- Sites Types:
- Unserviced
Kicking Horse Campground is at the base of the Yoho Valley Road offering easy access to the Village of Field, the Spiral Tunnels National Historic Site, and the spectacular Takakkaw Falls. This scenic site is nestled in the forest alongside the Kicking Horse River, with stunning views of Cathedral Mountain. A series of short trails lead from the campground.
Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 50 feet. Note that some loops are not suitable for motorhomes or trailers over 25 feet.
Ask about the free evening interpretive programs hosted by Parks Canada at the campground theater.
Important information
- New! Reservations available May 31 – October 14. All sites are reservable.
- The maximum number of people per campsite is 6.
- Unit restrictions: 3 units (a unit is one vehicle, RV, trailer or tent)
- Only 1 RV or trailer and 1 vehicle are permitted per site
- All vehicles must fit on the driveway. All tents must be on the gravel area of the campsite.
- Can accommodate most sizes of motorhomes and trailers (under 75 ft / 22 m).
- All washrooms have hot and cold running water and flush toilets.
- Most campsites include firepits with attached cooking grill. Firewood is provided.
- There is a communal firepit for groups.
- There is limited cell phone coverage at this campground. WiFi is not available.
Directions
Located on the Yoho Valley Road, 4 km east of the Village of Field.
Monarch
- Open: May 2 to September 16, 2024
- Sites: 44
- Services:
- Fees: See full list of camping fees here
- Sites Types:
- Unserviced
Monarch Campground is nestled below the historic Kicking Horse mineshafts, and across the valley from the massive summits of Mount Stephen and Cathedral Mountain. The nearby Kicking Horse river flatlands provide excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. This location is ideally situated for those looking to explore the dense natural and human history in the area, and the mountain village of Field nearby.
Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 27 feet.
Important information
- Monarch Campground offers first-come, first-served sites only.
- The maximum number of people per campsite is 6.
- Unit restrictions: 3 units (a unit is one vehicle, RV, trailer or tent)
- Only 1 RV or trailer and 1 vehicle are permitted per site
- All vehicles must fit on the driveway. All tents must be on the gravel area of the campsite.
- WiFi is not available.
Directions
Located on the Yoho Valley Road, 4 km east of the Village of Field.
Takakkaw Falls
- Open: June 14 to October 14, 2024
- Sites: 35
- Services:
- Fees: See full list of camping fees here
- Sites Types:
- Unserviced
- Walk-In
Takakkaw Falls Campground offers a unique sub-alpine wilderness experience, easily accessible at the end of the Yoho Valley Road. This walk-in, tent only campground features impressive panoramas amid the splendor and roar of Takakkaw Falls.
As the gateway to the Little Yoho Valley, it is the main trailhead to access Laughing Falls, Twin Falls, Iceline, Whaleback, Yoho Glacier, and the restricted Walcott Quarry Burgess Shale Guided Fossil Hike trails.
Campsites are unserviced and walk-in only, suitable for tents up to 4-person in size.
As of October 11, the water system is closed due to freezing temperatures. Campers are advised to bring their own source of potable water.
Important information
- New! Reservations available June 20 – September 16. All sites are reservable.
- Not all sites have a firepit.
- This is a walk-in only campground. Parking is available at trailhead 300 m from campground.
- Wheelbarrows are available to assist campers moving heavy items.
- The maximum number of people per campsite is 4.
- Unit restrictions: A single tent, maximum size 4-person.
- All tents must be on the gravel area of the campsite.
- There is a communal firepit for groups. Firewood is provided.
- There is no cell phone coverage at this campground. WiFi is not available.
Directions
Located 300 m from the end of the Yoho Valley Road, 18 km east of the Village of Field.
Hoodoo Creek
- Open: June 13 to September 2, 2024
- Sites: 30
- Services:
- Fees: See full list of camping fees here
- Sites Types:
- Unserviced
Hoodoo Creek Campground sits on a sunny open meadow with stunning views of Mt. Hunter. Hikers can enjoy access to numerous popular hikes nearby including the historic Deer Lodge Warden Cabin, Wapta Falls, Mt Hunter Fire Lookout and the Hoodoos trail overlooking the campground.
Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 50 feet. Water is unavailable.
Important information
- Hoodoo Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served sites only.
- The maximum number of people per campsite is 6.
- Unit restrictions: 3 units (a unit is one vehicle, RV, trailer or tent)
- Only 1 RV or trailer and 1 vehicle are permitted per site
- All vehicles must fit on the driveway. All tents must be on the gravel area of the campsite.
- Each campsite includes firepits with attached cooking grill. Firewood is provided.
- There is limited cell phone coverage at this campground. WiFi is not available.
Directions
Located 24 km west of the Village of Field on Trans Canada Highway.
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