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Takakkaw Falls 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.

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Takakkaw Falls Campground (Yoho National Park)

51.4900°N, 116.4800°W•Full Map Screen
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Campfires Permitted in Designated Rings📡 BCWS Fire Centre

No active Category 1 campfire prohibition. Wood campfires allowed in provided metal fire rings (< 0.5m height & diameter).

✅ Wood campfires in fire rings, charcoal, and propane appliances allowed.
💧 Lake Health & Wilderness Water📡 Health Authority

🏊 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 Takakkaw Falls Campground (Yoho National Park)

If Takakkaw Falls Campground (Yoho National Park) is fully booked, these rustic Forestry Recreation Sites are within 35 km and require zero reservations:

18 km awayFree FCFS

Collie Lake Rec Site

FCFS campsites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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29 km awayFree FCFS

Mummery Glacier Rec Site

1 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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29 km awayFree FCFS

Split Creek Rec Site

2 rustic sites · 2WD Forest Service Road

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