Interim housing

2026 resident and seasonal staff camping

From May 6 to October 12, 2026, Parks Canada has set aside 51 campsites at Whistlers Campground and 20 campsites at Sleepy Hollow to provide long-term camping for residents and seasonal staff employed by businesses affected by the 2024 Jasper Wildfire. Campsite allocation will be determined by the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre using an interim housing priority matrix.

All Parks Canada regulations apply: National Park Regulations - Jasper National Park 

2026 Wabasso Campground contractor camping

Wabasso Campground will reopen in June 2026 once the ground has thawed and water service is available (exact date to be confirmed). From June to October 12, 2026, campsites at Wabasso Campground will be available to contractors involved in rebuild-related construction activities. The campground is only available to contractors and will remain closed to the public until further notice. Information on campgrounds in Jasper National Park is available on the tent and RV campsite website.

The areas of the campground reopening for contractors will not have potable water and have limited amenities including:

• Firewood
• Dump station
• Washrooms with non-potable water
• No showers

Application details

Contractors should apply at least five business days in advance of arrival date to allow for applications to be processed.

Applications are evaluated on a first-come first-serve basis in a phased approach as clean up and preparation is complete.

There are no limits on length of stay for this program.

The following information will be collected:

• Contractor applicant name, company name and contact information
• Camping unit information and vehicle information
• Address of where the contractor is conducting rebuilding work in Jasper. A signed contractor agreement/business licence will also be required prior to confirming your reservation.

All Parks Canada regulations apply: National Park Regulations - Jasper National Park 

Wapiti Winter Campground contractor camping 2025-2026

From October 1, 2025 to June 2026, campsites at Wapiti Campground will be available to contractors involved in rebuild-related construction activities.

Wapiti Winter Campground Loop AA will remain open to the public. Information on campgrounds in Jasper National Park is available on the tent and RV campsite website.

The area in Wapiti Campground will include these amenities:

• Electrical RV sites
• Fire pits and firewood
• Washrooms with potable water
• Shower building nearby
• Maximum occupancy per site: 4 adults
• Daily fees [Electrical services, with fire pit]
• Dump station available in the Jasper townsite Industrial Park

Application details

Applications are open. Contractors should apply at least five business days in advance of the arrival date to allow for applications to be processed. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.

*There are no limits on length of stay for this program.

All Parks Canada regulations apply: National Park Regulations - Jasper National Park 

The following information will be collected:

• Contractor applicant name, address, company name and contact information
• Address of where the contractor is conducting rebuilding work in Jasper. A signed contractor agreement/business licence will also be required prior to confirming your reservation. 

Kerkeslin contractor camp

Kerkeslin contractor camp is located 35 km south of Jasper on 93N (Icefields Parkway). This year-round work camp is available to contractors involved in rebuild-related construction activities. The camp is only available to contractors and will remain closed to the public.

Kerkeslin contractor camp details:

• Sixteen (16) sites are available
• Only hard sided skid mounted trailer units will be permitted
• Each site will accommodate a 3.7 × 18.3 m (12 × 60 ft) self-contained work-camp style trailer, with adequate spacing provided between neighbouring units. Larger trailers will not be permitted
• The overall dimensions of each site are approximately 8 m × 22 m (26 ft × 72 ft)
• Contractors are required to accommodate workers in self-contained trailers
• Up to four parking spots per trailer will be provided
• Power, water and sanitary are not provided, and are the responsibility of the contractor, no additional space will be provided for these services
• Contractors are responsible for all cost associated with delivery, operation and utility provision for trailers, including snow removal within the camp
• Garbage and recycling pickup will be provided by Parks Canada
• Construction waste is not permitted
• The site is unserviced; there are no washroom facilities or fire pits
• Snow will be cleared by Parks Canada to the entry gate of the fenced area
• Daily or monthly fees applies (can be pro-rated for partial months). Unserviced, no showers or fire pit.
• The are no limits on length of stay.

Application details

Application is open and will be reviewed in the order they are received. Contractors should apply at least four (4) weeks in advance of arrival date to allow for applications to be processed.

All Parks Canada regulations apply: National Park Regulations - Jasper National Park 

*There are no limits on length of stay for this program.

The following information will be collected:

• Contractor applicant name, company name and contact information
• Address of where the contractor is conducting rebuilding work in Jasper. A signed contractor agreement/business licence will also be required prior to confirming your reservation. 

Parks Canada has introduced a Temporary Use Policy , providing additional flexibility to continue to help residents and businesses recover from wildfire impacts.

Highlights include:

• Permitting the use of RVs for residential purposes. Up to two RVs per leasehold can be located on lots in residential, commercial, and institutional zones without a permit. RV generator use will be limited to specific hours to minimize disruptions.
• Supporting temporary work camps. Applications will be reviewed case-by-case in commercial, industrial, and select residential areas.
• Guiding the use of quonsets and shipping containers for storage. Permits may be required depending on size or materials stored.
• Allowing for storage of construction materials on all residential areas without a permit with lessee permission.

No temporary uses shall be permitted on lots requiring demolition and debris removal until a Parks Canada Certificate of Completion has been issued.