Experience Camping In and Around Waterton

through Parks Canada’s website. Both a camping permit and park pass, valid for the length of stay, are required.

Belly River Campground

The Belly River Campground is located in a beautiful natural setting along a peaceful mountain river, approximately 26 km from the Waterton townsite on the Chief Mountain Hwy. This campground offers 24 unserviced campsites where you can fully immerse yourself in nature. Remember, campers must bring their own water as there is no potable water available at this campground. The campground sites are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Crandell Mountain Campground

Is closed due to infrastructure damage from the Kenow Wildfire.

Back Country Camping

Waterton Lakes offers 7 different backcountry camping sites for outdoor enthusiasts. This is the ultimate experience to immerse yourself in the adventure of Waterton Lakes National Park. Take a shorter hike from the townsite for a one or two night stay at Bertha Bay or Bertha Lake, or venture further into the back corners of the park from the end of the Red Rock Parkway towards Lone Lake and Twin Lakes camp sites for a multi-night trip. Make to take in the depth of the stars at night.

Remember, a backcountry use permit is required for overnight stays (reserve at 403-859-5133), and for a more detailed list of regulations and a backpacker’s checklist visit the Waterton Lakes National Park backcountry camping website: parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton-backcountry.

Camping Near Waterton Lakes National Park

No matter where you drive your car, pitch your tent, or park your RV in this majestic, mountain-filled corner of Alberta you will quickly realize camping in this part of the world is unlike anywhere else. Excellent camping opportunities are also close to the park. (see below)

Campgrounds

Crooked Creek

Payne Lake Provincial Park

Police Outpost Provincial Park

Pincher Creek Memorial

Lee Creek (Cardston)

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park

Castle Provincial Park/Wildland

111 km (69 miles)