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Icefields Parkway - Silverhorn Creek · Banff National Park Photo: Icefields Parkway - Silverhorn Creek

Icefields Parkway - Silverhorn Creek

Parks Canada inside Banff National Park
Banff National Park · Alberta

what to expect

Located on the Icefields Parkway (highway 93N) 56 km north of Lake Louise village and 177 km south of Jasper. Click here to access driving directions. Silverhorn Creek is an RV-friendly campground offering a rustic camping experience along the Icefields Parkway, just minutes from Waterfowl Lakes, Bow Lake, and the Peyto Lake viewpoint. Campsites are unserviced and best suited for tents, or motorhomes and trailers up to 20 meters (70 feet). RV campers can fill with potable water and use the sani-dump station located at Waterfowl Lakes campground. There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.

Description: Parks Canada

the basics

Hookups & power
Dump station
At the campground
Drinking water
Drive from Calgary
193 km
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Drive from Edmonton
284 km
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the campsites

Toilets
pit / vault toilets

things to do here

Activities you can do at Icefields Parkway - Silverhorn Creek.

HikingCyclingWinter sportsScenic viewpoints

things to do nearby

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

what's around

Icefields Parkway - Silverhorn Creek plus 5 named places to see and do nearby — trails, beaches, viewpoints, water, and 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.
Fire Restriction in effect
Campfire restrictions were in effect for this area (Banff National Park area) as of Jul 11, 2026. Fire status changes fast — confirm the current restriction on the official bulletin before you travel. Official fire bulletin →
Bulletin: Bear Warning: Lake Minnewanka Trail and Campgrounds
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-07-07. Check the official advisory for the current status before you travel. Parks Canada advisory →
Bulletin: Area Closure: Rundle Rock
Parks Canada has this advisory posted for the park. Posted 2026-07-07. 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 →
When you can reserve
Reservable through Parks Canada. Reservations open on annual launch dates that vary by park (usually winter) — check the official schedule for your park. Parks Canada reservation details →

other campgrounds nearby

Other places to stay within 25 km.

Plus 4 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Page generated 2026-07-12. Sources: Camis reservation system. Neighbourhood joins 13 named anchors.