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Lake Louise - Protection Mountain

lake louise - protection mountain

Parks Canada
Banff National Park · Alberta · reservable

what to expect

Protection Mountain Campground is located 15 km east of Lake Louise on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). This open campground offers impressive views of both Protection and Castle Mountains and is an excellent location for evening star gazing.

Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet).

RV campers may use the sani-dump located at Lake Louise Campground. There is limited cell coverage at the Protection Mountain site and on the Bow Valley Parkway.

the basics

drive from calgary
2h · 153 km
drive from edmonton
4h · 298 km
drive from vancouver
7.3h · 547 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.
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 lake louise - protection mountain. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit; bear country means bear spray.

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common questions about lake louise - protection mountain

how far is lake louise - protection mountain from calgary?
Lake Louise - Protection Mountain is 153 km from Calgary — approximately a 2-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at lake louise - protection mountain?
Yes. Lake Louise - Protection Mountain is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at lake louise - protection mountain?
Peak season at Lake Louise - Protection Mountain aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of lake louise - protection mountain.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from parks canada + open sources

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