WAPITI CAMPGROUND

WAPITI
CAMPGROUND
Thank you for a great season!

Closing for the Season
Sunday Oct. 12th @11am
Reopening ~May 13, 2026

Camping at Wapiti

For a central Canmore camping experience join us at Wapiti Campground located at 100 Ray McBride Street at the Northwest end of the scenic Town of Canmore, Alberta. We are nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies close to the majestic Three Sisters Mountains and only minutes away from world renowned Banff National Park. Bring your camera to capture the breathtaking scenery and wildlife!

We are a first come, first serve, family friendly campground that looks forward to enhancing your stay in the Canmore and Banff area. We have 37 walk-in tent only sites and 50- 30amp powered sites. Washroom facilities with paid-token showers, as well as a small general store that sells limited goods including firewood are on site.

Please note, Wapiti Campground is under new management for 2025

Self registration is in effect when the store is closed.

The Canmore area...

Canmore, Alberta is located in the beautiful Bow Valley next door to Banff National Park. There are endless outdoor adventures that you can experience, observe wildlife, and slow down. Canmore has many shops, restaurants, parks and pathways to explore. However you choose to spend your time in the majestic Canadian Rockies, be sure to put visiting Canmore at the top of the list. As the only campground in Canmore, we look forward to your stay at Wapiti Campgrounds.

Pricing & Payments

Open May 15th - Thanksgiving, 2025

87 sites. 50 powered and 37 walk-in, tent only Camping rates: $45 for 30 Amp powered sites. $30 for walk in tent only sites. GST is included

One vehicle permitted per site. All other vehicles must be parked off site.
One sleeping unit and one vehicle per unit unless additional unit is a pup or children's tent
One family / group per site. 5 for tenting site, 8 for powered site
Washroom Facilities including paid-token showers
Potable water is available

Please note, No dump stations available. The closest options are in Banff or Bow Valley Campground.

regulations

QUIET TIME IS FROM 10:00pm until 8:00am

At all hours, excessive noise which causes disturbance to others (such as loud music or prolonged generator use) will not be tolerated.
Open alcohol must be kept on campsites. Any traveling between campsites with open beverages is not permitted.
The collection or burning of deadfall and pallet wood is prohibited.
All fires must remain within the designated fire pits and cannot be left unattended.
All vehicles and accommodation units (including tents) must remain on the gravel pad.
Dogs and other domestic animals must remain on a leash or other restraining device at all times, even while on site.
Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

One vehicle permitted per site. All other vehicles must be parked off site.
One sleeping unit and one vehicle per unit unless additional unit is a pup or children's tent
No more than 5 people per site for tenting, 8 for powered sites Each camping unit must register and pay within 30 minutes of selecting a site.
Any persons visiting a campsite must leave by 11:00pm
Check-out time is 11:00am. Check-in time is after 2:00pm
Food, coolers, and garbage must not be left unattended on a site and must be put away inside a vehicle at night. This is bear country.
There are no refunds and all sales are final.
There are no long term stays unless approved by management (long term is anything longer than 3 days)
Failure to comply with any campground regulations may result in eviction.

Registration

Self registration in effect unless the store is open

A kiosk will be at the entrance that will provide details of the rules and regulations and rates. It will also have envelopes and site tags for campers to register and pay.