Castle Mountain Campground

Castle Mountain Campground Banff National Park.

This campground is located on the Bow Valley Parkway, 34km north of Banff and 28km south of Lake Louise in Banff National Park near the base of Castle Mountain. Quick access to the parkway can be found at Castle Mountain Junction on the Trans Canada Highway. This campground is better suited for tents and small RV's, maximum RV length allowed here is 7.3 meters (24 feet). The total number of campsites is 43, all located in a grassy, wooded area with a creek running through the center. There is one men's and women's washroom with hot and cold running water, but no showers. Fire pits are located in each spot, fire wood is available with the purchase of a fire permit. This campground also offers a communal camp kitchen shelter with a wood burning cook stove. A small store, gas bar and restaurant are located nearby at the Castle Mountain junction. Castle Mountain campground spots are available on a first come first serve basis only. National Park campgrounds tend to fill quickly and are usually full for the night by early afternoon. Beautiful Johnston Canyon, Bourgeau Lake, Rockbound Lake, Silverton Falls, Taylor Lake, O'Brien Lake and Boom Lake are also located near here.