Kicking Horse Campground (Yoho National Park)
A provincial campground in the Kootenays region of British Columbia with vehicle and tent camping sites. Monitored 24/7 for cancellations, wildfire proximity, and road access conditions.
Interactive Kicking Horse Campground (Yoho National Park) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
Kicking Horse Campground (Yoho National Park)
Campground Features & Merit Badges
Field & Safety Intelligence
No active Category 1 campfire prohibition. Wood campfires allowed in provided metal fire rings (< 0.5m height & diameter).
🏊 Lake water temperature is cool; low swimmer's itch activity.
🌿 Clear freshwater conditions.
💧 Wilderness Drinking Water: All backcountry stream and lake water must be treated with a 0.1-micron filter or brought to a rolling boil for 1 full minute.
Plan B: Free FCFS Alternatives Near Kicking Horse Campground (Yoho National Park)
If Kicking Horse Campground (Yoho National Park) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:
Kickinghorse River Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Palliser Station Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Hunter Creek Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road