Howard Douglas Lake is a designated backcountry campground in Banff National Park, situated in the Sunshine Meadows approximately 20 km southwest of the Town of Banff. The campground is reached by riding the fee-based Sunshine Village gondola and hiking approximately 6 km through the meadows. It serves as a common first-night stop for hikers traveling toward Citadel Pass and Mount Assiniboine. Facilities include an outhouse, an open cooking area, a bear hang for food storage, and access to lake water for filtration. Campfires are not permitted. 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 Howard Douglas Lake campground
Howard Douglas Lake campground is located approximately 20 km southwest of the Town of Banff, accessed via the Sunshine Village ski area gondola.
Howard Douglas campground is one of my favourite backcountry campgrounds; waking up less than 30 seconds from an alpine lake; outhouse, open cooking area, and bear hang; campfires are not allowed; 6 km from Sunshine Village.
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Howard Douglas Lake is a designated backcountry campground in Banff National Park, situated in the Sunshine Meadows approximately 20 km southwest of the Town of Banff. The campground is reached by riding the fee-based Sunshine Village gondola and hiking approximately 6 km through the meadows. It serves as a common first-night stop for hikers traveling toward Citadel Pass and Mount Assiniboine. Facilities include an outhouse, an open cooking area, a bear hang for food storage, and access to lake water for filtration. Campfires are not permitted. 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 Howard Douglas Lake campground
Howard Douglas Lake campground is located approximately 20 km southwest of the Town of Banff, accessed via the Sunshine Village ski area gondola.
Howard Douglas campground is one of my favourite backcountry campgrounds; waking up less than 30 seconds from an alpine lake; outhouse, open cooking area, and bear hang; campfires are not allowed; 6 km from Sunshine Village.
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.