Wapiti Campground
A riverside campground close to Jasper with powered sites for RVs and private tent sites. It is the park's year-round option, with a smaller powered loop kept open in winter. It is running at reduced capacity in 2026 after the 2024 wildfire.
Dark skiesWinter campingPet-friendlyBig-rig friendly
Nearby: “In 2011, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Jasper National Park as a dark-sky preserve.” (Wikipedia: Jasper National Park)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Dark skies: “In 2011, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Jasper National Park as a dark-sky preserve.” Wikipedia: Jasper National Park
- Winter camping: “Wapiti (winter) loop, first come, first served.” Parks Canada page
- Pet-friendly: “Your pets must be leashed at all times and not left unattended.” Parks Canada page
- Big-rig friendly: “Can accommodate most sizes of motorhomes and trailers.” Parks Canada page
Please note:
- Because of the 2024 Jasper wildfire, Wapiti operates at reduced capacity for the 2026 summer season.
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $47 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Unserviced with showers, with fire pit | $47.75 |
|---|---|
| Electrical | $40.00 |
| Electrical, with fire pit | $53.75 |
Jasper fees are published by service category, not by campground; the category was matched to the site types listed for this campground. Jasper's camping page says firewood is included in camping fees (the 'with fire pit' rates). Reduced capacity in 2026 because of the 2024 wildfire.
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Jasper National Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Parks Canada |
| Location | On the Athabasca River, minutes south of the Jasper townsite. |
| Season | Summer 2026: May 13 – Oct 28 (reservable); winter loop Oct 28, 2026 – early May 2027 (first come, first served) (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced, Power 150 summer sites (electrical 15/30/50 amp and unserviced); 40 electrical sites in winter |
| RV length | Accommodates most sizes of motorhomes and trailers. |
| Showers | Yes |
| Sani-dump | Not stated |
| Flush toilets | Not stated |
| Other amenities | Showers included in fee, Riverside sites |
| Reservations | Parks Canada Reservation Service (summer); first come, first served in winter 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: Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake & Maligne Canyon.
