Fees

Waterton Lakes National Park

Entry and service fees are charged at most national parks and national historic sites, where revenues are kept to support visitor services and facilities. This means that every time you visit a park or site you are investing in its future — and in a legacy for future generations.

The following definitions apply to entry and service fee categories unless otherwise specified

Adult - Person 18 to 64 years of age
Senior - Person 65 years of age or over
Youth - Person 6 to 17 years of age
Family/Group - Up to seven people arriving in a single vehicle in a national park

Free admission for youth 17 and under


Fees

ADMISSION

Daily

Adult$ 11.00
Senior$ 9.50
Youthfree
Family/Group$ 22.00
Commercial Group, per person$ 9.35

Annual

Adult$ 54.50
Senior$ 46.50
Youthfree
Family/Group$ 109.00

Parks Canada Discovery Pass

Adult$ 75.25
Senior$ 64.50
Family/Group$ 151.25

CAMPING

Front Country Camping

Townsite Campground: Full service (water, sewer, electrical), per night$ 42.50
Townsite Campground: Electrical only, per night$ 36.00
Townsite Campground: Unserviced, vehicle parking at site, per night$ 30.50
Townsite Campground: Unserviced, walk-in only, per night$ 25.00
Belly River Campground: Unserviced, basic sites, per night$ 19.75
Pass Creek: Winter camping only, per night$ 17.50
Crandell Mountain Campground is closed.

Group Camping - One Night

Belly River Group Campsite registration deposit (due at time of booking)$ 137.50
Belly River: Group camping rate per person, per night$ 5.50

CAMPING SERVICES

Type

Fire permit, per night$ 11.00
Campsites at Townsite Campground do not have fire pits

BACKCOUNTRY USE AND CAMPING

Backcountry Fees

Per person, per night$ 13.50
Free for youth aged 5 and under.

FISHING

Per Permit

Daily$ 13.50
Annual$ 46.25
Permits are not required for youth aged 16 years and under when accompanied by an adult with a valid fishing permit. Valid at Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Waterton Lakes, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier (BC) national parks.

HERITAGE PRESENTATION SPECIAL PROGRAMS

School Programs

Plant growth and change$ 288.00
Pines and needles$ 292.75
Wetland wonders$ 374.00
Ecosystem explorers$ 365.50
Learn to bird$ 218.50
Off the shelf program$ 141.75

RESERVATION SERVICES

Type

Online Reservation, Modification or Cancellation$ 11.50
Reservation, Modification or Cancellation by phone$ 13.50
Group Camping / Lineham Lakes Wilderness Camping Modification or Cancellation$ 6.00
Group Camping / Lineham Lakes Wilderness Camping Reservation$ 12.00

Free admission for youth 17 and under

As of January 1, 2018, admission to Parks Canada places for youth 17 and under is free! There’s no better time to create lasting memories with the whole family.

Details

What is free?

Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge.

Free admission for youth only applies to places managed by Parks Canada. It does not apply to provincial parks, territorial parks, municipal and private parks, nor to the many historic sites not managed by Parks Canada.

Please refer to the full list of Parks Canada places before you plan your visit to take advantage of free admission for youth.

What is not free?

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as:

  • Camping, backcountry and other accommodations
  • Canadian Rockies Hot Springs
  • Northern Park Backcountry Camping and Excursion Permit
  • Lockage
  • Mooring
  • Reservation fees
  • Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • Some special event fees
  • Firewood
  • Backcountry overnight use

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please verify with the location you will be visiting for more information.

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