Two Jack Lakeside
This camping site is within 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of downtown Banff, off of the Lake Minnewanka loop road.
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Two Jack Lakeside Details
This camping site is within 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of downtown Banff, off of the Lake Minnewanka loop road. The Two Jack Lakeside campground is open May 26 - October 2 (dates subject to change), and reservations are available during that timeframe. There are 64 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 and disability access. Fees for Two Jack Lakeside 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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Two Jack Lake
Really take your time on the Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive and camp at Two Jack Lake.
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Lake Minnewanka Scenic Drive
This popular bicycling route can be access by three starting points - Cascade Ponds, the Lake Minnewanka day-use area, or the Banff Legacy Trail.
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Two Jack Main
This camping site is within 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of downtown Banff, and a five-minute drive from Two Jack Lake.
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Two Jack Main Equipped Sites
Want to camp but don't have camping gear? No problem! Reserve a site at this campground and you're covered!
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Two Jack lake
Two Jack Lake offers the perfect spot for canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving (yes-even scuba diving!) and camping
