Tunnel Mountain Village I
Photo: Larry from Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Banff's biggest campground sits on the shoulder of Tunnel Mountain, a short drive or bus ride from town. Sites are unserviced but there are hot showers, flush toilets and a sani-dump, and the hoodoos trail starts nearby. It suits tents, vans and smaller trailers that don't need power.
Family-friendlyHikingBikingPet-friendly
Nearby: “Access to hiking and biking trails.” (Parks Canada page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Services: Interpretive programs” Parks Canada page
- Hiking: “Access to hiking and biking trails.” Parks Canada page
- Biking: “Access to hiking and biking trails.” Parks Canada page
- Pet-friendly: “Pets must be on a leash and under physical control at all times in Banff National Park.” Parks Canada page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $34 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced (washroom with showers) | $34.00 |
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Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Banff National Park |
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| Operator | Parks Canada |
| Location | On Tunnel Mountain, about 4.5 km from the Town of Banff. |
| Season | 2026: May 15 – Oct 5 (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced 618 unserviced sites; limited number of large sites; J loop has no fire rings |
| RV length | Limited number of large campsites (no specific length published). |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Drinking water, Firepits, Food storage lockers, Interpretive programs, Public transit stop, Accessible facilities |
| Reservations | Parks Canada Reservation Service (online or 1-877-RESERVE) Book or check availability |
| Official page | parks.canada.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Banff National Park, Cave and Basin National Historic Site.
