Bugaboo - Backcountry Camping

Bugaboo - Backcountry

BC Parks
kootenays · British Columbia

what to expect

Backcountry campgrounds are provided at Boulder Camp below the Conrad Kain Hut and on the bare rock slabs of Applebee Dome, 1km above the Conrad Kain Hut. A per-person fee is in effect at these campgrounds. To prevent contamination of the water supply and damage to the sensitive alpine environment, camping in the park is not permitted elsewhere in the vicinity of the main spires (Bugaboo, Snowpatch, Crescent, Pigeon, Howsers). Bivouacking is not permitted except in emergency situations. Wilderness camping is allowed in other, more remote areas of the park, such as the Vowell Group. Leave-no-trace wilderness camping ethics should be used.

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

No fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

This list adapts to Bugaboo - Backcountry. no showers means a travel towel;

common questions about Bugaboo - Backcountry

does Bugaboo - Backcountry have electric hookups?
No. Bugaboo - Backcountry Camping does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
how far is Bugaboo - Backcountry from Calgary?
Bugaboo - Backcountry Camping is 193 km from Calgary. Use Google Maps for current drive times — they account for terrain, traffic, ferries, and closures we can't.
do you need reservations at Bugaboo - Backcountry?
Yes. Bugaboo - Backcountry Camping is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.

nearby places

Within ~100 km of Bugaboo - Backcountry.

Data last refreshed 2026-06-01 from BC Parks + open sources

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