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Lake Louise - Protection Mountain · Banff National Park
Lake Louise - Protection Mountain
Parks Canada Banff National Park · Alberta
what to expect
Protection Mountain Campground is located 15 km east of Lake Louise on the scenic Bow Valley Parkway (Hwy 1A). This open campground offers impressive views of both Protection and Castle Mountains and is an excellent location for evening star gazing.
Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 10 meters (35 feet).
RV campers may use the sani-dump located at Lake Louise Campground. There is limited cell coverage at the Protection Mountain site and on the Bow Valley Parkway.
the basics
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.
Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.
what to bring
This list adapts to Lake Louise - Protection Mountain. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.
common questions about Lake Louise - Protection Mountain
- how far is Lake Louise - Protection Mountain from Calgary?
- Lake Louise - Protection Mountain is 153 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 Lake Louise - Protection Mountain?
- Yes. Lake Louise - Protection Mountain is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
nearby places
Within ~100 km of Lake Louise - Protection Mountain.
want to camp at Lake Louise - Protection Mountain?
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