Camping and recreation in Yoho National Park

Camping and Recreation Spots

Yoho National Park’s camping options range from accessible front-country sites like Kicking Horse to remote backcountry locations along the Iceline and Rockwall trails. These sites provide direct access to the 254-meter Takakkaw Falls, the limestone formations of Hoodoo Creek, and the restricted Lake O’Hara region, which requires advanced bus reservations. The area features a mix of serviced campgrounds with showers and primitive wilderness sites equipped with bear lockers.

Kicking Horse Campground

The park's largest campground, offering flush toilets, hot showers, and a sani-dump. It is located near the village of Field along the Kicking Horse River.

Monarch

Basic, unserviced campground operating on a first-come, first-served basis. It is located near the base of Mount Stephen.

Takakkaw Falls Campground

A walk-in campground located 300 meters from the base of Takakkaw Falls, featuring food lockers and a central fire pit.

Lake O'Hara Campground

High-demand wilderness campground accessible via a pre-booked shuttle bus. Features 30 sites, food storage, and proximity to alpine hiking trails.

Wapta Falls Recreation Site

Recreation area and trailhead providing access to the 30-meter high, 150-meter wide waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.

McArthur Creek

Backcountry campsite located along the Ottertail River trail, serving as a stop for hikers on the multi-day Rockwall Trail.

Hoodoo Creek Campground

Seasonal campground at the park's western edge, providing access to the Hoodoos trail and Leanchoil Hoodoos.

Ice Rink

Public outdoor skating rink located in the village of Field.

Laughing Falls Campground

Backcountry site situated at the junction of the Yoho and Little Yoho rivers, featuring five tent pads and a bear pole.

Twin Falls Campground

Backcountry campground located near the base of Twin Falls and the historic Twin Falls Tea House.

Little Yoho Valley Campground

High-altitude backcountry site located near the Stanley Mitchell Hut, serving as a base for the Iceline Trail.

Lake O'Hara Campground

Wilderness campground requiring mandatory shuttle reservations, offering access to the Opabin Plateau and Lake McArthur.

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Camping and recreation in Yoho National Park

Kicking Horse Campground

Monarch

Takakkaw Falls Campground

Lake O'Hara Campground

Wapta Falls Recreation Site

McArthur Creek

Hoodoo Creek Campground

Ice Rink

Laughing Falls Campground

Twin Falls Campground

Little Yoho Valley Campground

Lake O'Hara Campground

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