Athabasca River
Backcountry camping
Jasper National Park
Portions of Jasper National Park remain closed or affected due to impacts from the Jasper Wildfire. Please check for up to date information.
Jasper's backcountry camping offer remains largely unaffected by the 2024 Jasper Wildfire. There were no backcountry campgrounds or structures lost in the fire. Note that access to the Tonquin Valley via the Astoria Trailhead and access to the Skyline Trail via the Wabasso Lake Trail for the 2025 season are under assessment. These access points are closed until further notice.
The Parks Canada Reservation Service will launch for backcountry camping bookings on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8:00 am MT.
Two ways to reserve
Many of Jasper National Park's 1000 km of trails were established by early people, on foot and horseback, including Indigenous Peoples, fur traders, explorers and adventurers. This section of the Jasper National Park website is designed to give an orientation to Jasper’s backcountry trails and will help you start planning a trip that is exciting and safe with a low environmental impact.
The park offers something for everyone, from easy, one-night escapes to 10-day adventures. Camping is permitted in designated areas only with a valid national park camping permit and a national park entry pass.
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