Glacier Lake is a designated backcountry campground in Banff National Park, situated near one of the largest backcountry lakes in the park. The campground has five sites close to the lakeshore, accessible via an 8.9 km hike from the Icefields Parkway trailhead approximately 1 km north of Saskatchewan River Crossing. The lower elevation makes this campground accessible earlier in the season than many high-alpine Banff backcountry sites, with typical access possible by late spring. Facilities include pit toilets and food storage; campfires are permitted in the provided fire rings. A Parks Canada backcountry permit and advance reservation are required.
Per person, per night backcountry camping fee
Banff Visitor Centre, 224 Banff Avenue, Town of Banff. Phone: 403-762-1550. Email: banffinfo@pc.gc.ca
Official Parks Canada website for Banff National Park
Backcountry camping information for Banff National Park including Glacier Lake campground
Glacier Lake trailhead is located approximately 1 km off the Icefields Parkway near Saskatchewan River Crossing; besides The Crossing Resort across the highway from the trailhead parking lot, the nearest actual town is Lake Louise to the south.
To reach the Glacier Lake trailhead, head north from Lake Louise on Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway, driving for just over 46.6 miles to the Saskatchewan River Crossing.
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