Mosquito Creek
This camping site is 24 kilometers (14.9 miles) north of Lake Louise, off of the Icefields Parkway. And don't worry - mosquitos aren't any worse here!
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Mosquito Creek Details
This camping site is 24 kilometers (14.9 miles) north of Lake Louise, off of the Icefields Parkway. And don't worry - mosquitos aren't any worse here! The Mosquito Creek campground is open June 1 - October 10 (dates subject to change), and is a first-come, first-served campground. There are 32 camping sites found within the campground, and there is a vehicle:tent ratio at the campground - two vehicles:one tent; one vehicle:two tents; one RV:one tent. A maximum of six people are permitted on each site. Full-service sites are not available at this campground. The campground features dry toilets, fire pits and disability access. Fees for Mosquito Creek are $17.60/night and $8.80 for fire pit use (fees subject to change). There is one picnic shelter at this campground. 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, and cell phone service is not available at this campground. 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 Mosquito Creek
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Molar Pass
Banff National Park's wilderness is on full display during this hike.
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North Molar Pass
This is the more rugged of the two Molar Pass trails.
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Dolomite Pass
If you've hiked the moderate Helen Lake trail and are wanting more, give the Dolomite Pass hike a try.
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Helen Lake
Another small but scenic lake to stop by is Helen Lake, accessible via a six kilometer (nearly four mile) one-way hike.
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Crowfoot Glacier
Thirty-two kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Lake Louise is Crowfoot Glacier, which sits on the northeastern side of Crowfoot Mountain, on the south end of Bow Lake, east of the Continental Divide.
