Waterfowl Lakes Campground

Located along the Icefields Parkway, Waterfowl Lakes Campground sits between Upper and Lower Waterfowl lakes on the Mistaya River. These stunning glacier-fed lakes are excellent for paddling while taking in the surrounding mountains. This campground is a good option for campers wanting a more authentic camping experience. Spectacular scenery, hiking trails and opportunities to view wildlife are close by.

The campground has dry toilets, 1 washroom with flush toilets and hot and cold running water. There are picnic shelters, food lockers for walk-in campers, and a sani-dump in the campground. Firewood is provided. There is no cell-phone coverage.

All 110 campsites have picnic tables and fireboxes. Camping is on a first come, first serve basis only. Campsites are unserviced and are best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 9 meters (31 feet). All tents and vehicles must be set up or parked on the gravel area of the campsite.

Important Notices: A maximum of 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.