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Kootenay - McLeod Meadows · Kootenay National Park Photo: Kootenay - McLeod Meadows

Kootenay - McLeod Meadows

Parks Canada inside Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National Park · British Columbia

what to expect

A land of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a place of contrasts, with valleys and canyons carved by glaciers and grasslands marked by fire. Take a scenic drive along its historic highway. Step out to experience ancient fossils and steamy hot springs.

Description: Parks Canada

the basics

Drive from Calgary
135 km
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Drive from Edmonton
351 km
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things to do nearby

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

what's around

Kootenay - McLeod Meadows plus 2 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

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.
Partial Prohibition in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Southeast area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Area closure: Sinclair Canyon Roadworks
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-05-29. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Area Closure: Dog Lake Trail and Bridge
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-05-27. 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 — ones with openings in the next 14 days first.

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 + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 10 named anchors.