Reservable camping information

Kootenay National Park

  • General camping information
    Operating season (nights):
    • Redstreak: April 30 to October 11, 2020
    • McLeod: June 11 to September 14, 2020
    • Marble: June 25 to September 7, 2020
    Reservable period (nights):
    • Redstreak: May 7 to October 11, 2020
    • McLeod: June 25 to September 7th, 2020
    • Marble: June 25 to September 7th, 2020
    Reservable percentage:
    • Redstreak: 100% reservable
    • McLeod: 50% reservable
    • Marble: 50% reservable
    Kiosk hours:
    • Redstreak: Shoulder season 8 am to 11:30 am. July and August 8 am to 9 pm.
    • McLeod and Marble Campgrounds: There is no manned Kiosk at Mcleod Meadows or Marble Canyon please occupy your reserved site campground attendants will be in the campground throughout the day.
    After hours registration:
    • Redstreak: Please check notices on the window of the kiosk for site assignment. Register in the morning at the kiosk.
    • McLeod and Marble Campgrounds: Please check notices in the self-registration kiosk for site assignment.
    Check in time:
    • Any time after 2 pm.
    • Visitors who would like to arrive at the campground earlier may enjoy the rest of the park while waiting for their campsite to become vacant (a valid national park entry pass is required).
    Check out time:
    • Before 11 am.
    Quiet hours:
    • 11 pm to 7 am.
    Maximum length of stay:
    • 14 nights
    Maximum persons per site:
    • 6 people (exceptions may be made for 2 adults with dependent children up to a maximum of 7 people)
    Maximum vehicles per site:
    • 1 vehicle. Exceptions for RVs towing a vehicle.
    • For second vehicle, book another site.
    Maximum camping units per site:
    • Redstreak: Loop A – D 1 tent or 1 RV/camper
    • Redstreak: Loop E – H 2 tents or 1 RV and 1 tent, if space allows
    • McLeod and Marble Campgrounds: 1 tent or 1 RV/camper
    Generator policy:
    • Generator use is limited to 9 am – 10:30 am and 5 pm – 7 pm.
    Amperage of electrical service:
    • Redstreak: 15 and 30 Amp service in all serviced campsites
    Fire policy:
    • In order to have a campfire, a fire permit is required. Buy your permit at the kiosk.
    • Firewood is provided with a Fire Permit please do not transport firewood into the National Parks.
    Alcohol policy:
    • An alcohol ban is in effect during the following long weekends (Victoria Day May 15-18; Civic Holiday July 31 - August 03; and Labour Day September 04 - 07.
    Pet policy:
    • Pets must be kept on a leash at all times. They must not be left unattended. Please keep all pet food stored inside. See Bare Campsite Program brochure upon arrival for more information.
    • Redstreak: Pets are not allowed in the oTENTiks.
    Internet/Wi-Fi access:
    • None.

    Campground locations:

    • Redstreak campground:

      • Located 2.5 km above the village of Radium Hot Springs.The village of Radium, British Columbia, and entrance to Redstreak campground are located 16 km north of the town of Invermere, and 105 km south of Golden, British Columbia. It is located at the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 93, in the Columbia River valley, between the Columbia river and Kootenay National Park.

      • To Radium, BC from Calgary, Alberta:
        • One way distance in km: 260
        • Distance in miles: 162
        • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 2 hrs 53 mins

      • To Radium, BC from Vancouver, BC:
        • One way distance in km: 818
        • Distance in miles: 508
        • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 9 hrs 5 mins

      • Redstreak campground geographic coordinates:
        • Latitude: 50.6249037
        • Longitude: -116.0600304

        • McLeod Meadow campground:

          • Mcleod Meadows Campground – located on highway 93 in Kootenay National park 27 Kms North of Radium Hotsprings and 104 Kms south-west of the town of Banff

          • To McLeod Meadows from Calgary, Alberta:
            • One way distance in km: 233
            • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 2 hrs 30 mins

          • To Radium, BC from Vancouver, BC:
            • One way distance in km: 818
            • Distance in miles: 508
            • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 9 hrs 55 mins

          • McLeod Meadows campground geographic coordinates:
            • Latitude: 50.767529
            • Longitude: -115.944347

            • Marble Canyon campground:

              • Marble Canyon Campground - located on highway 93 in Kootenay National park 86 Kms North of Radium Hotsprings and 45 Kms south-west of the town of Banff.

              • To Marble Canyon from Calgary, Alberta:
                • One way distance in km: 176
                • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 2 hrs

              • To Radium, BC from Vancouver, BC:
                • One way distance in km: 904
                • Travel time @ 90 km/hr: 9 hrs 55 mins

              • Marble Canyon campground geographic coordinates:
                • Latitude: 51.186019
                • Longitude: -116.120151

        Campground descriptions:

        • Redstreak Campground 232 campsites (232 reservable):

          • Unserviced with firepit: 125 sites
          • Walk-in, Unserviced with firepit: 19 sites
          • Electricity with firepit: 19 sites
          • Electricity without firepit: 19 sites
          • Electricity, Water and Sewer with firepit: 50 sites

          • All wooded sites.
          • Washrooms, showers, shelters, playgrounds, theatre.
          • Communal water taps and a dump station are available.
          • The 18 walk-in campsites are located in the B and D sections of the campground and are on average a 10-m (32-ft) walk from the parking area.
          • A 1.8 km trail connects the campground with the restaurants, and services in the village and a 2.7 km trail leads to the Hot Springs Pools.

        • McLeod Meadows Campground 88 campsites (44 reservable):

          • Is located 27 km north of Radium Hot Springs.
          • Contains 88 unserviced campsites (10 of which can handle large RVs).
          • Is a well-treed campground adjacent to the Kootenay River. It has spacious sites, and is only a 2.6km walk to Dog Lake.
          • Amenities include flush toilets, potable water, kitchen shelters with wood cook stoves, fire rings and firewood, recycling bins, food storage, a sani-dump station, and disabled access.

        • Marble Canyon Campground 61 campsites (31 reservable):

          • Is located 86 km north of Radium Hot Springs./li>
          • Contains 61 unserviced campsites (10 of which can handle large RVs).
          • Is a high altitude campground close to the interpretive trail along Marble Canyon gorge.
          • Amenities include flush toilets, potable water, kitchen shelters with wood cook stoves, fire rings and firewood, recycling bins, food storage, a sani-dump station, and disabled access.
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  • Fees

    For information regarding camping fees for Kootenay National Park please see our Fees page.

  • If there is no vacancy for your dates:

    • Call to check the current availability of first-come, first-served sites. Visitor Reception Center: 250-347-9505.

    • Callers may contact the Radium Chamber of Commerce for information on the many private campgrounds in the region: 250-347-9331.

  • Require additional information?

    Reservation service:

    General park information:

    • Telephone: 1-888-773-8888
      • 8 am to 8 pm Eastern Time, April to September
      • 10 am to 6 pm Eastern Time, October to March
      • information@pc.gc.ca

    For information and reservations specifically for Group camping:

    • Located at Crooks Meadows in Kootenay National Park (100 km from Lake Louise and 34 km from Radium Hot Springs). 20 people minimum. 60 people maximum. Pit toilets only - no showers. Minimum one week notice as potable water has to be hauled into the site. Group camping in this site has to be registered non profit groups.
    • 403-522-1203

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