Protection Mountain Campground

Protection Mountain Campground is located 15 km east of Lake Louise on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). This open campground offers impressive views of both Protection and Castle Mountains and is an excellent location for evening star gazing.

The campground has flush toilets, and hot and cold running water. There is no sani dump, but campers can use the sani dump at Lake Louise Campground. Fire wood is provided. There is limited cell-phone coverage.

All 72 campsites are reservable and have picnic tables. For groups that prefer to camp together, note that there are fire and no-fire loops when selecting a site. Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet). All tents and vehicles must be parked on the gravel area of the campsite.

Important Information: A maximum 6 people per campsite, with maximum 2 tents and 2 cars; or 1 RV/camper, 1 tent, and 1 car permitted per site. There is an alcohol and fire ban in effect from 2300 - 0700 every day. A total alcohol ban is in effect on all long weekends at all campgrounds in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks. Check-out time is 1100. The maximum stay is 14 days.

Visit the Parks Canada website for current campground fees. Payment is with cash, traveller's cheques, debit, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Reservations are required at this location.