Lake O'Hara Backcountry Camping (Yoho National Park)
A backcountry wilderness campground in the Kootenays region of British Columbia. Requires hike-in trail travel from the trailhead parking area, featuring designated tent pads, bear-proof food caches, and wilderness pit toilets.
Interactive Lake O'Hara Backcountry Camping (Yoho National Park) Map
Exact geographic coordinates, surrounding topography, and nearby free Forestry rec sites:
Lake O'Hara Backcountry Camping (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 Lake O'Hara Backcountry Camping (Yoho National Park)
If Lake O'Hara Backcountry Camping (Yoho National Park) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:
Wapta Falls Rec Site
2 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Kickinghorse River Rec Site
FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road
Fraser Creek Rec Site
2 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road