RV Parks in Banff, AB

Banff, located in Alberta, has some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. The Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise are the centerpieces of Banff National Park, the first national park in Canada. Recreational opportunities are plentiful. In the summer, alpinists from around the world travel to Banff to challenge themselves on mountaineering test pieces, while ice climbers find bountiful ice in the winter. Alpine skiing is available at several resorts, and CMH runs heliskiing operations in the winter as well. For those not as accomplished, guided bus trips to the Columbia Icefield Glacier are available. Banff has several RV parks to accommodate visiting guests.

Rampart Creek Campground

Rampart Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground with 50 sites. The sites can accommodate small RVs, and all are back in with lots of shade trees. The campground does not provide any hookups; but hand pumped well water and pit toilets are available. Some of the sites are on the river. Fire rings, recycling bins and food storage containers are available at each site. Pets are allowed. Rampart Creek is open from June 25 to September 6.

Rampart Creek Campground
Icefields Highway
Banff National Park
Banff, AB T1L 1K2
(403) 762-1550
pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit9.aspx#ramp

Tunnel Mountain Village II

Tunnel Mountain Village II has 188 sites, many of which are shaded, and is the only RV park in Banff that is open year round. 15-amp and 30-amp electrical hookups are available at each site. Sites can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet in length. Flush toilets and hot showers are available. All campsites have a fire pit and picnic table, and kitchen shelters are located on the grounds. Some of the sites are first come, first served, while others can be reserved in advance. Pets are allowed.

Tunnel Mountain Village II
Banff National Park
Banff, AB T1L 1K2
(403) 762-1550
pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit9a-2a.aspx

Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court

Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court is the biggest campground in the area, with 320 sites, and is the only one with full RV hookups, including 15- and 30-amp electric, water and sewer. Sites are pull through and can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet in length. Flush toilets and hot showers are available. Pets are welcome at the facility. Each site has a picnic table. The campground is open from early May to early October. Some sites are available first come, first served, and some are available for reservations.

Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court
Banff National Park
Banff, AB T1L 1K2
(403) 762-1550
pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit9a-3a.aspx

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Article Written By Candace Horgan

Candace Horgan has worked as a freelance journalist for more than 12 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the "Denver Post" and "Mix." Horgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and history.

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