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Yoho - Lake O'Hara Backcountry

Public campground inside Yoho National Park
Yoho National Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and dizzying peaks draw visitors from around the world. With exceptional hiking and sightseeing, the park offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders, from the secrets of ancient ocean life to the power of ice and water.

Description: the park operator

the basics

Drive from Calgary
162 km
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Drive from Edmonton
310 km
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things to do nearby

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

Plus 9 user-tagged lakes, 2 user-tagged viewpoints on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Yoho - Lake O'Hara Backcountry plus 3 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

1 user-tagged water source on OpenStreetMap.

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 →
Bulletin: RESTRICTED ACTIVITY Alcohol and cannabis ban in effect for summer long weekends
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-05-12. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Seasonal closure: Odaray Prospect and Odaray Plateau
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-05-01. 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 →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 6 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 11 named anchors.