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Switchback Backcountry Campsite · Jasper National Park

Switchback Backcountry Campsite

Public campground inside Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park · Alberta

the basics

Drive from Edmonton
329 km
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Drive from Calgary
337 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

Switchback Backcountry Campsite plus 1 named place to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

  • Nearest dump station — Wapiti Campground dump station 20 km · Google Maps ↗

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.
Fire Restriction in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Jasper National Park 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: Area Closure: Jasper National Park, wildfire impacted area. June 26, 2026
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-06-26. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Area Closure: Temporary area closure for wildlife in Jasper National Park - Lake Edith area
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-06-17. 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 →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 9 named anchors.