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Waterton Lakes National Park
Free admission and discounted overnight stays
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada from:
- December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026
- June 19 to September 7, 2026
Parks Canada Reservation Service
2026 Townsite and backcountry campground reservations open Wednesday, January 21; 8 am MT
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Townsite Campground
Operating dates: May 1 to October 12, 2026 (weather permitting)
Reservations available: May 8 through September 21, 2026
Offseason operation: October 14, 2025 to April 30, 2026*
First come, first served camping. Self-registration in effect. Electrical-only and unserviced sites available. B loop is closed September 23. No washroom, shower services after October 14.
* Winter access is weather dependent. Campground is not cleared of snow and is inaccessible for most of winter. Limited winter camping is available at Pass Creek Day Use Area (unserviced, self registration).
Belly River Campground
Operating dates: May 28 through September 7, 2026
Campsites at Belly River Campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. We do not take reservations for this campground.
During peak season (July and August), the campground tends to fill quickly and is usually full for the night by early afternoon.
Group camping
Operating dates: May 15 through September 7, 2026
Group camping is available at Belly River Campground. This camping area is for groups of 25 or more.
Reservations can be made for Belly River Group Campground by calling 403-859-5133
Backcountry camping
There are nine backcountry campgrounds in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Operating dates: Year round
Reservable dates:
- May 15 through October 11, 2026: Boundary Bay, Bertha Bay, Crandell Lake
- June 19 through October 11, 2026: Goat Lake, Snowshoe, Twin Lakes, Lone Lake, Alderson Lake, Bertha Lake
To inquire about backcountry camping outside of these times, please call the visitor center at 403-859-5133
Crandell Mountain Campground
Campground closed.
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