National Park
Banff National Park of Canada
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Mountaineers require a backcountry permit to bivouac, and may do so in non-vegetated areas only.
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Random camping is allowed by permit only in designated areas of the backcountry.
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A backcountry permit is mandatory for anyone planning an overnight trip into the backcountry of Banff National Park. Campers must have a copy of their permit (paper or a screen shot) and present it to Parks Canada staff when requested. Advance reservations are required.
Published by Parks Canada · Backcountry camping - Banff National Park