Tunnel Mountain Village II
Photo: Mzaki, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This is Banff's year-round powered campground, close to town with transit into Banff. It is built for RVs that want electricity without full hookups, and many sites handle rigs around 40 ft. It is not designed for summer tenting.
Family-friendlyHikingBikingWinter campingPet-friendlyBig-rig 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
- Winter camping: “Year-round camping for tents and RVs.” 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
- Big-rig friendly: “Some sites can accommodate RVs that are 12+ metres (40+ feet).” Parks Canada page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $40 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Electrical | $40.00 |
|---|
Showers are not listed in this campground's services on the official page (they are listed at Village I and the Trailer Court).
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Banff National Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Parks Canada |
| Location | On Tunnel Mountain, about 2.5 km from the Town of Banff. |
| Season | Open year-round (oTENTiks May 7 – Oct 12, 2026) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Power 209 sites; 85 electrical sites with fire pits (15/30/50 amp) plus 21 oTENTiks |
| RV length | Electrical sites take units up to 12 m (40 ft); some sites fit 12+ m (40+ ft) RVs. |
| Showers | Not stated |
| Sani-dump | Yes |
| Flush toilets | Yes |
| Other amenities | Electricity, Drinking water, Cooking shelter, Firepits, Public transit stop (year-round), Accessible facilities |
| Reservations | Parks Canada Reservation Service 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.
