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Pharaoh Creek (Re16) is a designated backcountry campground in the Egypt Lake area of Banff National Park, located approximately 4.8 km from Egypt Lake campground along Pharaoh Creek. The site is accessed via the Healy Pass trailhead at Sunshine Village, reached by driving west from the Town of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. With five sites, it serves as a quieter alternative to the popular Egypt Lake campground and provides access to the same network of day hikes, including Pharaoh Lake and Black Rock Lake. Campfires are not permitted. A Parks Canada backcountry permit and advance reservation are required. Visitors should check current Parks Canada bulletins for any active closures before visiting.
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 Pharaoh Creek area campgrounds
The Pharaoh Creek backpacking route begins at the Healy Pass trailhead at Sunshine Village Ski Resort. From the Town of Banff, take the Trans-Canada Highway westbound to reach the Sunshine Village access road.
Pharaoh Campground (Re16): five campsites with bear lockers; 4.8 km from Egypt Lake campground.
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