Johnston Canyon Campground sits along the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A) in Banff National Park, approximately 25 kilometres northwest of the Banff townsite. The 132 unserviced sites accommodate tents and small RVs up to 8 metres (27 feet), with a maximum of 2 vehicles, 2 tents, and 6 people per site. Facilities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, potable water, cooking and picnic shelters, fire pits, a dump station, food storage lockers, and accessible facilities. Interpretive programs and a Roam public transit stop are available on site. The campground is open from late May through late September (May 22 to September 21 for 2026). Reservations are required through the Parks Canada online system. The location near the Johnston Canyon trailhead makes this a popular base for the canyon's waterfall walks.
Unserviced site with toilets and showers
Open May through Sep
Johnston Canyon campground - Parks Canada managed facility in Banff National Park
Parks Canada is the federal agency managing national parks in Canada, including Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon Unserviced (toilets/showers): $34.00 per night
Johnston Canyon Campground located 25 km from Banff along Bow Valley Parkway, 132 unserviced sites for tents and small RVs.
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.
Johnston Canyon Campground sits along the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A) in Banff National Park, approximately 25 kilometres northwest of the Banff townsite. The 132 unserviced sites accommodate tents and small RVs up to 8 metres (27 feet), with a maximum of 2 vehicles, 2 tents, and 6 people per site. Facilities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, potable water, cooking and picnic shelters, fire pits, a dump station, food storage lockers, and accessible facilities. Interpretive programs and a Roam public transit stop are available on site. The campground is open from late May through late September (May 22 to September 21 for 2026). Reservations are required through the Parks Canada online system. The location near the Johnston Canyon trailhead makes this a popular base for the canyon's waterfall walks.
Unserviced site with toilets and showers
Open May through Sep
Johnston Canyon campground - Parks Canada managed facility in Banff National Park
Parks Canada is the federal agency managing national parks in Canada, including Banff National Park
Johnston Canyon Unserviced (toilets/showers): $34.00 per night
Johnston Canyon Campground located 25 km from Banff along Bow Valley Parkway, 132 unserviced sites for tents and small RVs.
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.