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Columbia Icefield Campground

Public campground inside Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park · Alberta

the basics

At the campground
Firewood

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Drive from Calgary
253 km
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Drive from Edmonton
289 km
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the campsites

Power at sites
up to 50A
Toilets
flush toilets
Showers
yes

things to do nearby

Within 5 km — trails, viewpoints, beaches, boat launches you can reach without packing up camp.

Plus 6 user-tagged viewpoints on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

what's around

Columbia Icefield Campground plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and services.

water + services

what to know

Updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

Bear country
Use the food lockers. Do not leave coolers, garbage, or food on picnic tables overnight, even in a car. Carry bear spray on trails.
Generators allowed
Generators are permitted — expect some daytime hum in busy season.
Fire Restriction in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Jasper National Park area) as of Oct 27, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Bulletin: Area Closure: Seasonal closures for caribou conservation
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-10-20. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Restricted Activity: Backcountry travel by custodial groups in Jasper National Park
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-10-19. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
3 more advisories posted
Parks Canada lists additional advisories for this park. All Parks Canada advisories →

recent reports

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other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 1 user-tagged dispersed site on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-10-28. Sources: Google Places + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 12 named anchors.