Kootenay 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.

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  A backcountry permit is mandatory for anyone planning an overnight trip into the backcountry of Kootenay National Park. Campers must have a copy of their permit (paper or a screen shot) and present it to Parks Canada staff when requested.

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  • - To preserve the ecological integrity of the park, random camping is not allowed in Kootenay National Park throughout the summer months (May to October).
  • - In winter, random camping is allowed by permit only in designated backcountry locations.

  Published by Parks Canada · Backpacking - Kootenay National Park