What to bring

The weather in Yoho National Park is pleasant, but can change rapidly. Average daytime highs from May to September range from 16° to 23° Celsius with overnight dropping as low as zero. Come prepared and you’ll have a great time.

Camping equipment | Clothing | Personal gear | Cooking

Camping equipment

• tent, tent fly, groundsheet
• tarpaulin, support poles and ropes
• sleeping mat
• warm sleeping bag
• extra blankets
• axe or hatchet (to make kindling from firewood)
• screened eating shelter (optional: to avoid insects)

Clothing

• clothes (bring various layers, including sweaters and insulated layers to help you dress for the weather) 
• waterproof clothing (jackets and pants) 
• hats and mitts or gloves 
• hiking boots and camp shoes (sandals or runners)

Personal gear

• flashlight or headlamps with extra batteries 
• water bottle 
• sunglasses and sunscreen 
• insect repellent 
• toiletries 
• towel 
• hand sanitizer
• camera! (no drones, please)

Cooking

Always plan ahead and bring a camp stove, BBQ, or similar cooking appliance. Not all campsites provide fire pits for cooking, and fire restrictions or bans may be introduced on short notice. When a fire ban is in place, cooking over a campfire and charcoal briquette BBQs are not allowed.

• food and drink (there are no convenience stores in the park) 
• mess kit (reusable plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, utensils) 
• cooking pot, frying pan and aluminum foil 
• cutting board, knife and a large bowl 
• waterproof matches / lighter 
• tongs and/or oven mitts 
• dish cloth, dish towel and scrubber 
• dishpan and biodegradable dish soap 
• reusable plastic tablecloth 
• paper towels 
• garbage bags 
• large water jug