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Location: Located
in the Icefields Centre parking lot at the Columbia Icefields 107kms
south of Jasper
and approximately 111kms north of
Lake Louise. Jasper National Park
Description:
This is a large asphalt parking lot located on the west end of the Icefields
Visitors Centre. There are 100 sites lined out
on the asphalt. Unfortunately the
entire parking lot is not level and
gently slants towards the highway. It's not intended for long use
but does make for a nice rest stop
or an overnight stay. If your
RV is over 10ms (30ft) this site is the only
option if you plan on exploring the
area. There is no water, services or firepits here but there are dry
toilets. The Icefields Visitor Centre RV site has some of the nicest views you
can find in the Canadian Rockies. Mount Athabasca, Mount Andromeda, Snow Dome,
Mount Kitchener, Mount Wilcox and the Athabasca Glacier are all located near
here. This area is absolutely
beautiful and deserves a few days to
explore. Parkers Ridge located a few
kms east of here is a short hike with outstanding views of the Saskatchewan
Glacier. Wilcox Pass located behind the visitor centre can be accessed from
nearby Wilcox Creek campground and provides unforgettable views of Mount
Athabasca, Mount Andromeda, Athabasca Glacier and Snow Dome. Big Horn Sheep and
Mountain Goats can also be seen throughout the area. The Wilcox Creek RV and
tents campground is only 1km east. Night skies here rank # 3-4 on the
Bortle Scale. This area
may be considered the best of the Icefields Parkway.
Near Here:
Local campgrounds include
Columbia
Icefields Tents Only,
Wilcox Creek,
Rampart Creek
and Jonas
Creek. There are several hikes located in this area.
Wilcox
Pass,
Parker Ridge,
Hilda Ridge,
Hilda Glacier,
Boundary Lake,
Boundary
Peak,
Nigel Pass,
Weeping Wall,
Mount
Athabasca Alpine Climb,
Mount
Athabasca North Glacier,
Castleguard
Mountain Alpine Climb
and the
Saskatchewan
Glacier.
You are in bear country. Food and food related items must be
stored properly.
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