Lake O'Hara Campground · Yoho National Park

Lake O'Hara Campground

osm inside Yoho National Park

Yoho National Park · British Columbia

what to expect

Named for a Cree expression of awe and wonder, Yoho lies on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls and dizzying peaks draw visitors from around the world. With exceptional hiking and sightseeing, the park offers a unique glimpse of Canada’s natural wonders, from the secrets of ancient ocean life to the power of ice and water.

Description: the park operator

the basics

Things to do nearby

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

Plus 2 user-tagged viewpoints on OpenStreetMap — visible as pins on the map below.

Water + services

Nearest dump station — dump station node/13274825852 9.6 km · Google Maps ↗

1 user-tagged water source on OpenStreetMap.

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.

First-come, first-served

No reservations taken or needed — show up, pick a vacant site, and self-register at the kiosk. Arrive early on summer weekends.

what to bring

This list adapts to Lake O'Hara Campground. no showers means a travel towel; bear country means bear spray.

Reusable water bottle No on-site water — bring or boil from the source Travel towel + biodegradable soap No showers on-site Lighter or waterproof matches Firewood usually available at the gate Sleeping bag rated to 5°C Nights cool down even in summer Bear spray Bear country — carry on every trail

If Lake O'Hara Campground is full

Other places to stay within 25 km — ones with openings in the next 14 days listed first.

Yoho - Kicking Horse openings Public campground · 9.2 km · Google Maps ↗
Pa10 Dispersed camping · 6.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Pa10 Dispersed camping · 6.5 km · Google Maps ↗
Kicking Horse Campground Public campground · 9.3 km · Google Maps ↗
Monarch Campground Public campground · 9.5 km · Google Maps ↗
McArthur Creek Dispersed camping · 10 km · Google Maps ↗
Lake Louise Hardsided Campground Public campground · 13 km · Google Maps ↗
Lake Louise Soft-Sided Trailer/Tent Campground Public campground · 13 km · Google Maps ↗

Plus 7 user-tagged dispersed sites on OpenStreetMap — often genuine wild-pitches; check access rights before relying on one.

Data refreshed 2026-06-13. Sources: Camis reservation system + OpenStreetMap. Neighbourhood joins 8 named anchors.