Sawback Lake is a remote backcountry campsite in Banff National Park's Sawback Range, accessible from the Forty Mile Creek corridor in the park's northwest interior. The site is part of the extended Sawback Trail, a 74-kilometre backcountry route requiring 4 to 6 days to complete. The area offers solitude in a mountain lake setting and sees considerably fewer visitors than more popular Banff backcountry destinations. A Parks Canada wilderness permit and reservation are required before departure.
Per person per night (CAD) - backcountry camping permit
Banff National Park is a Parks Canada administered site. Contact: banffinfo@pc.gc.ca
Official Parks Canada backcountry camping page for Banff National Park listing designated campgrounds on the Sawback Trail system.
Backcountry camping: Per person, per night: $15.00
Sawback Trail - A 74 km backcountry route with multiple campsite options, requiring 4-6 days to complete.
From a basecamp on Forty Mile Creek in the heart of Banff's Sawback Range, backpackers can day hike to several seldom-visited backcountry lakes. Sawback Lake is one of these accessible backcountry destinations.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
Sawback Lake is a remote backcountry campsite in Banff National Park's Sawback Range, accessible from the Forty Mile Creek corridor in the park's northwest interior. The site is part of the extended Sawback Trail, a 74-kilometre backcountry route requiring 4 to 6 days to complete. The area offers solitude in a mountain lake setting and sees considerably fewer visitors than more popular Banff backcountry destinations. A Parks Canada wilderness permit and reservation are required before departure.
Per person per night (CAD) - backcountry camping permit
Banff National Park is a Parks Canada administered site. Contact: banffinfo@pc.gc.ca
Official Parks Canada backcountry camping page for Banff National Park listing designated campgrounds on the Sawback Trail system.
Backcountry camping: Per person, per night: $15.00
Sawback Trail - A 74 km backcountry route with multiple campsite options, requiring 4-6 days to complete.
From a basecamp on Forty Mile Creek in the heart of Banff's Sawback Range, backpackers can day hike to several seldom-visited backcountry lakes. Sawback Lake is one of these accessible backcountry destinations.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.