Plan your visit

Jasper National Park

Spanning over 11,000 square kilometres, Jasper is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Known for its vast wilderness, majestic peaks, abundant wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, visitors from all over Canada and round the world travel here to experience this very special place.

Jasper National Park is open. Please check for up to date information on areas impacted by the 2024 Jasper Wildfire.

Trip planning essentials

What's open

Interactive map showing what's open and what remains closed due to the impacts of the 2024 Jasper Wildfire.

Important bulletins

Area closures, restricted activity orders and warnings in Jasper National Park.

JasperNow

Regular updates on parking lot capacity and campground availability.

Trail condition report

What to know before you hike or backpack: conditions, warnings and closures, and more.

Road restrictions and seasonal closures

Vehicle size restrictions and access dates for seasonal roads.

Camping and overnight accommodations

Campgrounds, tent and RV camping, oTENTiks, backcountry camping, random camping, and winter camping.

Helpful information

Hours of operation

Open year-round, information centre and desk hours of operation.

Accessibility

Accessible trails, campgrounds, facilities and experiences, parking, day-use areas.

Brochures and publications

Area and campgrounds maps, travel guides, summer and winter guides, and safety publications.

Facilities and services

Weddings, meetings, group campground, and event rentals.

Fees

Free admission and discounted camping fees, program fees, and more.

Avalanche information

Avalanche bulletin, warnings, terrain ratings, forecasting and more.

Fire information and updates

Information on managing fire in Jasper National Park.

Visiting with dogs

Camping with dogs, areas dogs are not allowed, and penalties for non-compliance.

Summer crowds

Here are some tips and tricks for visiting the most popular places in the park.

Jasper Transit

Jasper Transit, a 24-person shuttle bus, connects Whistlers and Wapiti campgrounds to multiple stops in Jasper National Park.

Travelling by RV

Make sure you know if your vehicle is too big for certain roads or parking lots.

The complete guide to visiting Parks Canada

How to have a safe and enjoyable Parks Canada experience: be prepared and know what’s expected of you when you visit.

Plan by season

Admire the blooms of spring, swim in the summer heat, hike in the autumn air or ski through sparkling snow. Get inspired with these suggested activities and find fun things to do every season in Jasper National Park.

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

How to get here

Type	Location text	Location name	Address
1	Jasper National Park	Jasper National Park	<p>PO Box 10<br /> Jasper, AB  T0E 1E0</p>

Location

PO Box 10
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0

Phone
780-852-6176

Email
jasperinfo@pc.gc.ca

Directions

How to get here

Jasper National Park is situated in Alberta, 370 km (192 mi) west of Edmonton, 404 km (256 mi) northwest of Calgary and 805 km (500 mi) northeast of Vancouver. Stretching 232 km between Lake Louise and the town of Jasper, the Icefields Parkway (93 North) travels through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

For the most up-to-date road information: