5 Best Campgrounds Near Banff Lakes
1. Tunnel Mountain Village
Tunnel Mountain Village offers an outdoor mountain retreat with quick access to Banff Avenue. Choose Village I for a conventional, down-to-earth experience. There are 618 sites with firepits to accommodate different camping configurations. Make a reservation for the three-season Village II at Tunnel Mountain if you plan on bringing your RV and need electricity.
2. Two Jack Campground
The Two Jack Main Campground offers a more basic camping experience with campsites that have enough space for tents and modest RVs. The campground is close to Two Jack Lake and the larger, more picturesque Lake Minnewanka. This camping area is distant from Banff townsite in keeping with its more rural character.
3. Lake Louise Campground
Camping at Lake Louise Campground provides a small taste of luxury outside town. Due to the many trees in the region, the tent campsites are peaceful and quite secluded. They also provide access to beautiful trails that follow the raging Bow River. Those worried about wildlife can relax knowing that an electric fence completely encircles the campground to keep away any curious critters.
[ Read: Best Time to go to Lake Louise ]
4. Mosquito Creek Campground
Although Mosquito Creek Campground bears the name of the most obnoxious flying insect imaginable, it is no more plagued by the little bloodsuckers than the rest of the park. Mosquito Creek Campground is a low-cost, self-registration option for tents and small RVs located only 15 minutes north of Lake Louise.
5. Waterfowl Lakes Campground
The Waterfowl Lakes Campground is tucked between the Upper and Lower Waterfowl Lakes, enveloping you in a breathtaking landscape. The closest petrol station and grocery store are at Saskatchewan River Crossing, which is a 15-minute drive to the north. The Waterfowl Lakes Campground may not have a lot of amenities, but there are lots of hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities.
