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

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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.

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.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from private operator + open sources

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