Dry Gulch
BC Parks Limited
Mount Assiniboine
BC Parks kootenays · British Columbia
what to expect
Permit registration is required to camp at Og, Magog and Porcupine campgrounds outside of peak season. Reservations are required in peak season.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is a magnificent place of shimmering lakes, glistening glaciers, sky scraping peaks and sun-dappled alpine meadows. No roads penetrate this unspoiled wilderness, with trails providing the only land access. Camping, hiking, mountain climbing and viewing spectacular mountain scenery are the main activities here, as well as fishing, horseback riding, and ski touring in winter.
the basics
Flush toilets
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 Mount Assiniboine. no showers means a travel towel;
common questions about Mount Assiniboine
- does Mount Assiniboine have electric hookups?
- No. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is Mount Assiniboine from Calgary?
- Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park is 116 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 Mount Assiniboine?
- Yes. Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park 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 Mount Assiniboine.
want to camp at Mount Assiniboine?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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Give back to this place
volunteer at BC Parks
Provincial parks rely on volunteer stewards for trail maintenance, beach clean-ups, and shoulder-season hosting. Most parks run programs through their park association.
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