Johnston Canyon Campground
This camping site is 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from downtown Banff, off of the Bow Valley Parkway.
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Johnston Canyon Campground Details
This camping site is 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) from downtown Banff, off of the Bow Valley Parkway. The Johnston Canyon campground is open May 26 - September 25 (dates subject to change), and reservations are available during that timeframe. There are 132 camping sites found within the campground, and a maximum of two vehicles, two tents, one RV (up to eight meters or 27 feet in length) and six people are permitted on each site. Full-service sites are not available at this campground. The campground features flush toilets, showers, fire pits, picnic shelters, disability access and a sanitation dump. Fees for Johnston Canyon are $27.40/night and $8.80 for fire pit use (fees subject to change). Check-in time for all campgrounds is 2 p.m., and check out is 11 a.m. Note that there isn't any Internet/Wi-Fi service at the campgrounds. Camping is popular within Banff National Park, and there are plenty of camp sites from which to choose during your visit. You're welcome to make [reservations](https://reservation.pc.gc.ca/Banff?Type=1&language=en) (1-877-737-3783) before your arrival (the busiest times at the campground are June through September), but if you decide to wing it, keep in mind that sites are made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping fees vary by campsite and are in addition to park entry fees; cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, debit cards and travelers checks are accepted forms of payment. If camping in Banff National Park, the rule of thumb is to be prepared for anything. To help you prepare for your camping trip, park rangers suggest you bring along with you: warm and waterproof clothing; hats and mitts/gloves (weather can be unpredictable year-round); umbrellas; groundsheet for your tent; sleeping mat; warm sleeping bag; and extra blankets.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Johnston Canyon Campground
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0.8 mi away
Johnston Canyon Lower Falls
Take some time to check out the Lower Falls in Johnston Canyon, one of Bannf National Park's most spectacular natural features.
0.9 mi away
Johnston Canyon
Eight thousand years ago, this canyon was formed by rushing waters.
1.4 mi away
Johnston Canyon Upper Falls
Climb the falls for a fantastic vantage point.
1.4 mi away
Moose Meadows
Though named for the massive animals, you're more likely to see deer in these meadows than moose.
1.6 mi away
Pilot Pond
Continuing along the Bow Valley Parkway, stop by Pilot Pond, isolated from any other bodies of water.
