kicking horse · banff national park
kicking horse
Private operator Banff National Park · Alberta
the basics
flush toiletspet-friendlyaccessible
drive from calgary
2.3h · 170 km
drive from edmonton
4.1h · 309 km
drive from vancouver
7.1h · 530 km
what to know
updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
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.
what to bring
this list adapts to kicking horse. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.
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common questions about kicking horse
- can dogs camp at kicking horse?
- Yes. Kicking Horse Campground allows dogs on-leash according to operator policy. Confirm specific site-level restrictions with the operator at booking time.
- does kicking horse have electric hookups?
- No. Kicking Horse Campground does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is kicking horse from calgary?
- Kicking Horse Campground is 170 km from Calgary — approximately a 2.3-hour drive on highway routes.
nearby places
within ~100 km of kicking horse.
sites available
Yoho - Kicking Horse
Parks Canada limited
Lake Louise - Soft/Hard-Sided
Parks Canada limited
want to camp at kicking horse?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
One email. Unsubscribe anytime. We don’t share addresses. — chris@calgaryanalytica.ca
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volunteer at private operator
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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