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Icefields Parkway - Rampart Creek

Parks Canada inside Banff National Park
Banff National Park · Alberta

what to expect

Located on the Icefields Parkway (highway 93N) 91 km north of Lake Louise village and 142 km south of Jasper. Click here to access driving directions. Rampart Creek Campground offers a secluded and rustic camping experience along the beautiful Icefields Parkway, 40 km from the Columbia Icefield. The campground backs onto the banks of the North Saskatchewan River with impressive views of the river valley and surrounding mountains. Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 metres (35 feet). Note that some loops are not suitable for motorhomes or trailers over 8 metres (25 feet). RV campers can fill potable water and use the sani-dump station located at Waterfowl Lakes Campground. There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Ice…

Description: Parks Canada

the basics

Hookups & power
Full hookupsWater hookupSewer hookupDump station
At the campground
Drinking waterFirewood
Access & policies
Pets allowedWheelchair accessible

find more: campgrounds with pet-friendly sites near here → ·campgrounds with showers near here →

Drive from Calgary
223 km
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Drive from Edmonton
282 km
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the campsites

Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do here

Activities you can do at Icefields Parkway - Rampart Creek.

HikingWinter sports

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 1 user-tagged viewpoint on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Icefields Parkway - Rampart Creek plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Pet-friendly
Dogs are allowed on-leash. Pick up after them; some parks have leash-length rules at the trailheads.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.
Fire Restriction in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Banff National Park area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Bulletin: Bear Warning: Lake Minnewanka Trail and Campgrounds
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-07-07. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Area Closure: Rundle Rock
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-07-07. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
3 more advisories posted
Parks Canada lists additional advisories for this park. All Parks Canada advisories →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Parks Canada. Reservations open on annual launch dates that vary by park (usually winter) — check the official schedule for your park. Parks Canada reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 2 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system + Google Places. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.