Hostels & Campgrounds
If you really want to experience Banff National Park at its grass-roots best, simply pitch a tent in the backcountry, unroll a sleeping bag and remember to store your food in a bear-proof container. Or bed down at a Parks Canada campsite, where nothing says wilderness like the woodsy smell of a campfire.
But for those of you that cherish the comforts of home – on wheels – you can conveniently pull a recreational vehicle into a full-service campground just minutes from town, hook up the electricity and water, and relax for the night.
You’ll meet people from all over the world with a night at a hostel in Banff or Lake Louise, where cozy and comfortable great rooms, communal kitchens and group excursions provide plenty of opportunities to socialize.
Banff Alpine Centre - HI
The Banff Alpine Centre - in the heart of Banff and the Canadian Rockies. The only way to experience the mountains while meeting travelers from around the world. Private and shared accommodation is available in this superior hostel-style lodging facility....more
Banff Y Mountain Lodge
Looking for clean, safe, budget accommodation. The Banff Y is ideally situated next to the Bow River. Five-minute walk to Bow Falls or town shops, pubs, and restaurants. It has a fully licensed Bistro with an outdoor patio. Affordable private and semi-private...more
Castle Mountain Campground
Open from May 18 to September 4, 2007
43 sites in a beautifully wooded area. Close to a small store, gas bar and restaurant.
Flush toilets, no showers, kitchen shelter. Campground map.
Johnston Canyon Campground
Open from June 1 to September 18, 2007
Across from Johnston Canyon is a picturesque campground of 132 sites. A creek flows nearby and the scenery is awesome. Take a walk up Johnston Canyon, and view the two waterfalls. Lots of wildlife in the area....more
Lake Louise Campground - Tent
A forested site next to the Bow River. The campground is 1 km from the Village of Lake Louise and 4 km from the lake. Hiking and bicycling trails.
210 unserviced sites. Flush toilets, piped hot and cold water, showers, kitchen shelters, fire rings and...more
Lake Louise Campground - Trailer
A forested site next to the Bow River. 4 km from the lake. Hiking and bicycling trails.
Campsite reservations are available on April 5th, 2007.
189 drive-thru sites in summer, 30 sites in winter. Campground map.
Power hook-up, flush toilets, piped...more
Mosquito Creek Campground
Open all year.
The rugged cliffs of Mount Hector dominate the southeast skyline.
32 unserviced sites with well water (hand pump), dry privies, kitchen shelter with wood cook stove, fire rings and firewood.
Protection Mountain Campground
Open from June 22 to September 3, 2007
89 sites in area with wildlife and hiking trails.
Flush toilets, piped cold water, kitchen shelters, fire rings and firewood, recycling bins, food storage, campground host program.
Rampart Creek Campground
Open from June 29 to September 3, 2007.
A small campground on the way to the Columbia Icefields. Great area for viewing wildlife and the scenic grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
50 unserviced sites with well water (hand pump), dry privies, kitchen shelters...more
Samesun Backpacker Lodge
130 bed hostel with private rooms. Each room has an en suite. Hot tub, lockers, laundry, common lounge and kitchen, Free Wireless Internet or Internet Kiosk, video games, nightly activities, BBQ, tours, outdoor courtyard. Breakfast included. Call to...more