Banff National Park of Canada – Tunnel Mountain
Things you should know regarding Tunnel Mountain
Trailer Court, Village I and Village II, Two Jack Lakeside,
Two Jack Main and Johnston Canyon Campgrounds.
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Important Notices
General Camping Information
Fees
If There is No Vacancy
Require Additional Information?
Terms and Definitions
Updated October 31, 2016
Important Notices:
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Alcohol consumption is prohibited nightly during quiet hours (11:00 p.m. – 7:00
a.m.) AND there is a complete alcohol ban for all long weekends.
All campsites with fire pits have the $8.80 fire permit purchased at the same
time as the nightly camping fees.
General Camping Information:
Operating Season (Nights):
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Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court: May 11 to October 1, 2017
Tunnel Mountain Village I: May 11 to October 1, 2017
Tunnel Mountain Village II: Open year-round
Tunnel Mountain Village II oTENTiks: May 1 to October 30, 2017
Two Jack Lakeside (including oTENTiks): May 11 to September 17, 2017
Johnston Canyon: May 25 to September 24, 2017
Two Jack Main: June 22 to September 3, 2017
Reservable Period (Nights):
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Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court: May 11 to October 1, 2017
Tunnel Mountain Village I: May 11 to October 1, 2017
Tunnel Mountain Village II: Open year-round
Tunnel Mountain Village II oTENTiks: May 18 to October 30, 2017
Two Jack Lakeside (including oTENTiks): May 25 to September 17, 2017
Johnston Canyon: May 25 to September 24, 2017
Two Jack Main: June 22 to September 3, 2017
Reservable Percentage:
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Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court: 100% reservable
Tunnel Mountain Village I: 100% reservable
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Tunnel Mountain Village II: 100% reservable
Two Jack Lakeside: unserviced campsites and oTENTiks: 100% reservable
Johnston Canyon: 100% reservable
Two Jack Mainand Equipped Campsites: 100% reservable
Kiosk Hours:
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Kiosk hours vary between the different campgrounds and the time of year.
After Hours Registration:
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After hours, please refer to signage in kiosk window.
Check In Time:
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Regular camping: Any time after 2:00 p.m.
Visitors who would like to arrive at the campground earlier may enjoy the rest of the park
while waiting for their campsite to become vacant (a valid national park entry pass is
required).
Check Out Time:
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Before 11:00 a.m.
Quiet Hours:
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11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Campers are expected to keep noise to respectful levels during all hours of the day.
Maximum Length of Stay:
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14 nights
Maximum Persons per Site:
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6 people
Maximum Vehicles per Site:
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2 vehicles
** Truck campers and motorhomes count as 1 vehicle + 1 camping unit
Maximum Camping Units per Site:
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Regular campsites: 2 tents or 1 RV/camper and 1 tent.
** Truck campers and motorhomes count as 1 vehicle + 1 camping unit
Generator Policy:
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Use of Generators permitted: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m. daily.
Amperage of Electrical Service:
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15 and 30 Amp service in all serviced campsites.
Fire Policy:
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Fires are only allowed in designated fire rings provided by Parks Canada, and the client
requires a fire permit. The use of portable wood burning fire rings, stoves etc. is
prohibited. The use of portable propane fire places is allowed.
Firewood is available at the campground and included in the cost of a fire permit ($8.80).
Fire Ban in effect 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. in all campgrounds.
All reservable campsites with fire pits have the $8.80 fire permit added to the
nightly camping fees at the time of booking.
Alcohol Policy:
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Alcohol consumption is prohibited nightly during quiet hours (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
There is a complete ban on the possession of alcohol at Banff National Park
campgrounds for all long weekends.
Pet Policy:
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Pets must be kept under control and on a leash at all times. They must not be left
unattended. Please keep all pet food stored inside. See Bare Campsite Program brochure
upon arrival for more information.
Campground Locations:
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Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground is located within 8 kilometres of the Banff
town site.
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Tunnel Mountain Village II and Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court campgrounds are
located within 5 kilometres of the Banff town site.
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For directions to all 3 Tunnel Mountain campgrounds:
Coming from the East on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the first exit into Banff. Stay
in the left lane. Turn left at the stop sign - stay in the left lane for 1 km - turn left on
Tunnel Mountain Road at Rocky Mountain Resort.
- Travel 2.9 km to Tunnel Mountain Village I - to enter turn right - stay in the left
lane to register.
- Travel 4.5 km to Tunnel Mountain Village II and Trailer Court - to enter turn right
- stay in the left lane to register.
Coming from the West on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the third exit into Banff.
Merge to the right - stay in the left lane for 1 km - turn left on Tunnel Mountain Road at
Rocky Mountain Resort.
- Travel 2.9 km to Tunnel Mountain Village I - to enter turn right - stay in the left
lane to register.
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Travel 4.5 km to Tunnel Mountain Village II and Trailer Court - to enter turn right
- stay in the left lane to register.
Two Jack Lakeside Campground is located on the Lake Minnewanka loop road, 12 km
from the town of Banff.
Directions to Two Jack Lakeside campground:
Coming from the East on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the first exit marked
Banff/Minnewanka Loop. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Cascade Pond/Two Jack
Lake/Lake Minnewanka, and merge onto Lake Minnewanka scenic drive.
- Continue straight past Cascade Ponds
- Turn right to stay on Lake Minnewanka scenic drive
- 5.4 km to Two Jack Lakeside campground – to enter turn right – stay in left lane
to register
Coming from the West on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the third exit into Banff
marked Banff/Minnewanka Loop. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Cascade Pond/Two
Jack Lake/Lake Minnewanka, and merge onto Lake Minnewanka scenic drive.
- Continue straight past Cascade Ponds
- Turn right to stay on Lake Minnewanka scenic drive
- 5.4 km to Two Jack Lakeside campground – to enter turn right – stay in left lane
to register
Two Jack Main Campground is located on the Lake Minnewanka loop road, 12 km from the
town of Banff.
Directions to Two Jack Main campground:
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Coming from the East on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the first exit marked
Banff/Minnewanka Loop. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Cascade Pond/Two Jack
Lake/Lake Minnewanka, and merge onto Lake Minnewanka scenic drive.
- Continue straight past Cascade Ponds
- Turn right to stay on Lake Minnewanka scenic drive
- 5.4 km to Two Jack Main campground – to enter turn left – stay in left lane to
register
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Coming from the West on the Trans Canada Highway: Take the third exit into Banff
marked Banff/Minnewanka Loop. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Cascade Pond/Two
Jack Lake/Lake Minnewanka, and merge onto Lake Minnewanka scenic drive.
- Continue straight past Cascade Ponds
- Turn right to stay on Lake Minnewanka scenic drive
- 5.4 km to Two Jack Main campground – to enter turn left – stay in left lane to
register
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Tunnel Mountain Campgrounds GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 51. 18972167
Longitude: -115.5366485
Street Address: Tunnel Mountain Drive
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Two Jack Lakeside Campground GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 51.22421
Longitude: -115.50321
Street Address: Lake Minnewanka Road
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Johnston Canyon Campground GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 51.24234
Longitude: -115.83630
Street Address: Bow Valley Parkway (1A)
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Two Jack Main Campground GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 51.22672
Longitude: -115.50448
Street Address: Lake Minnewanka Road
Campground Descriptions:
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Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court (322 sites, 290 reservable):
Full Service sites with 15 and 30 Amps (limited number of sites with 50 Amps) can
accommodate units up to 50 feet (15 meters).
Open campfires are not permitted in the campground.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site. Maximum 2 vehicles.
All washrooms have hot and cold running water, flush toilets and showers.
There are no picnic shelters in this campground.
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Tunnel Mountain Village I (618 sites, 557 reservable):
Campers who want to camp together, please take into consideration that there are fire
and no-fire loops when selecting a site.
There are designated loops with food lockers for walk-in campers.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site.
All vehicles (maximum 2) and tents must be set up or parked on the gravel area of the
campsite.
All washrooms have hot and cold running water, flush toilets and showers.
There are no picnic shelters in this campground.
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Tunnel Mountain Village II (188 sites, 169 reservable ; 21 oTENTiks – all
reservable):
Campers who want to camp together, please take into consideration that there are fire
and no-fire sites when selecting a site.
Electrical-only sites (15, 30 and 50 Amps) can accommodate units up to 50 feet (15
metres).
There are 37 electrical sites with firepits.
A municipal bus service is located at the entrance of the campground.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site. Maximum 2 vehicles.
All showers and washrooms have hot and cold running water and flush toilets.
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Two Jack Lakeside (64 unserviced sites – 57 reservable; 10 oTENTiks – all
reservable)
All sites at Two Jack Lakeside have fire pits.
All campsites are unserviced (no electrical sites) and vary in size. The sites are suitable
for tents and RVs up to 27 feet (8 metres) in length.
There is a 23-site walk-in tenting area. Campers must park in the designated parking
area and access campsites by foot. There are food lockers for walk-in campers.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site of up to 27 feet (8
meters) in length. All vehicles (maximum 2) and tents must be set up or parked on the
gravel area of the campsite.
All washrooms have hot and cold running water, flush toilets and showers.
There are picnic shelters in this campground.
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Johnston Canyon (132 unserviced sites – 119 reservable)
All sites at Johnston Canyon have fire pits.
All campsites are unserviced (no electrical sites) and vary in size. The sites are suitable
for tents and RVs up to 27 feet (8 metres) in length.
There are food lockers for walk-in campers.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site of up to 27 feet (8
meters) in length. All vehicles (maximum 2) and tents must be set up or parked on the
gravel area of the campsite.
Washrooms have hot and cold running water, flush toilets and showers.
There are picnic shelters in this campground.
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Two Jack Main Campground (312 sites, including 32 Equipped campsites)
All sites at Two Jack Main have fire pits.
All campsites are unserviced (no electrical sites) and vary in size. The sites are suitable
for tents and RVs up to 21 feet (6.5 metres) in length.
There are food lockers for walk-in campers.
The maximum people per campsite is 6. Maximum 1 RV per site of up to 21 feet (6.5
meters) in length. All vehicles (maximum 2) and tents must be set up or parked on the
gravel area of the campsite.
Washrooms have hot and cold running water, flush toilets and showers.
There are picnic shelters in this campground.
Two Jack Main Equipped Campsites (32 Equipped Campsites):
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Two Jack Main Campground has unserviced sites. There are individual sites in specific
loops that are designated Equipped Campsites. There are no showers (visitors looking for
showers are suggested to visit the Banff Upper Hot Springs, which is an enjoyable and
affordable hot pool experience that includes showers in the Town of Banff). There is hot
and cold running water in the washrooms. There are flush toilets and access to picnic
shelters with wood stoves inside. The picnic shelters are used by 2 loops each and are a
‘shared’ space.
$70/night (includes GST) and includes a fire permit
Equipped Campsites include the following equipment: 6 person tent, stove, propane,
sleeping pads, lantern, broom kit and welcome package. Also included are an orientation
from a campground host (where the host will explain how to use the gear, how to keep a
clean campsite, where campground amenities are located, etc.)
There are currently 32 sites in 4 Loops for Equipped Campsites in Two Jack Main
Campground: Loops numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Sleeping pads are the therm-a-rest style (inflatable). They are 1.5” when fully inflated
and are comfortable and get you off the ground, but are not thick like an air mattress.
Smoking is not permitted inside the tents provided.
Pets are not permitted inside the tents provided. However, pets are permitted on the
campsite.
*** Note: Visitors can book Equipped Camping sites on the Reservation Service by
selecting “Parks Canada Accommodations” under “Reservation Type”.
Roofed Accommodation Description:
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Roofed camping is available at Two Jack Lakeside and Tunnel Mountain Village II
campground. The 31 oTENTik units are 100% reservable.
$120/night (includes GST). A minimum two night stay is required for reservations. One
night stays are available to those without a reservation.
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The oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a cross between an A-frame cabin and a
prospector tent mounted on a raised wooden floor. This water resistant accommodation is
built to withstand diverse weather conditions and no set-up is required by campers.
At Two Jack Lakeside lake front sites with a lake facing outdoor deck presents an ideal
location for morning coffee and relaxation.
A 19 x 24 ft wide tent provides plenty of room for families or groups of friends
A sleeping area for up to six accommodates two queen-sized and one double-sized bed
with high density foam mattresses for a restful night’s sleep.
A spacious living room, with a table and chairs for six, offers a great activity area for
inclement weather.
Easy to use heater ensures extra warmth for cool mountain nights
Lighting and electrical outlets adds the convenience of night time reading, playing cards
and games.
An outdoor fire pit and a Weber BBQ guarantee the tradition of camp-style cooking.
Under-the-bed storage gives extra space for outdoor gear.
Bear proof lockers and storage bins keeps food away from wildlife, see Bear Safety
Windows that unzip, mosquito screens, and a fiberglass door with a lock permits fresh air
movement and locks the tent.
Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pnnp/ab/banff/activ/camping/otentik.aspx
Internet/Wi-Fi Access:
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There is no Wi-Fi access at Tunnel Mountain or Two Jack campgrounds. There are a
number of Internet Cafes located 5 km from the campground in the Town of Banff.
Fees:
For information regarding camping fees for Banff National Park please see our Fees page.
If There is No Vacancy for Your Dates:
Upon arrival, visitors may try to obtain a campsite at the following first-come, first-served
campground: Castle Mountain.
Require Additional Information?
Reservation service:
1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local park time or
www.reservation.parkscanada.gc.ca
General park information:
1-888-773-8888 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, April to September, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Eastern Time, October to March) or [email protected]
For information and reservations specifically for backcountry camping:
Backcountry campsite and shelter reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance of
your trip by phone (403-762-1556) or in person at Park Information Centers. Reservations are
advisable during the peak hiking months of July and August. A non-refundable reservation fee
applies.
For information and reservations for group camping:
Johnston Canyon (min. group size 20 people, max. 25 people) and Two Jack Main (min. group
size 20 people, max. 100 people) campgrounds offer group camping.
To reserve email: [email protected] at least 14 days in advance.
Terms & Definitions:
Site-specific
Guests select the specific campsite or accommodation when they make their reservation. All
front-country camping reservations made through the Parks Canada Reservation Service (PCRS)
are site-specific reservations.
Operating Season (Nights)
The "Operating Season" is the nights that the campground is open. Sometimes the campgrounds
are open for longer than the period for which they accept reservations. Any dates of the
"Operating Season" outside of the "Reservable Period" are dates that the campground operates
on a first come, first served basis only.
Reservable Period (Nights)
The "Reservable Period" is the nights for which you can make a camping or accommodation
reservation. Note that many campgrounds may be open longer than this period, and operate
outside of these dates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kiosk
The administration/entrance booth of a particular campground, this is where you “check-in” and
register your arrival.
Vehicle
Car, truck, motorcycle, truck-camper, motorhome, or recreational vehicle. A motor home pulling
another vehicle may count as two vehicles.
Camping Unit
Tent, tent-trailer, truck-camper, trailer, 5th wheel, motorhome or recreational vehicle.
Serviced Site
Refers to a campsite offering either electrical, water, and/or sewer hook-ups or any combination
of these services directly on the campsite. Fully-serviced sites offer electrical, potable water, and
sewer hook-ups. Unserviced sites do not offer any of these hook-ups.
The terms serviced and unserviced refer to the individual campsites; they do not refer to the
washroom facilities or other amenities available at the campground.
Drive-through Site
Campsite where the driver does not have to reverse their vehicle to exit (there is a separate
entrance and exit to the individual campsite). Ideal for larger vehicles and trailers.
Walk-in Site
Campsite which requires some degree of walking to access the site, and therefore requires a
tent. Vehicle will be parked a short distance away.
Overflow Site
Overflow campsites vary from park to park, and may range from a paved area to park a camping
unit (not generally suitable for tents) to a more traditional, grassy site. They are unserviced and
are not reservable.
Accessible Site
A campsite which is accessible to guests with limited mobility.
Firepit
A designated structure for campfires located on a campsite. Check availability, as not all
campsites offer a fire pit. In some parks, a fire permit is required to have a fire.
In some parks, only communal fire pits are available, and access is shared with other guests.
Fire permit
In some campgrounds, guests will require a valid fire permit to have a campfire. A fire permit
may include firewood. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the QRT for individual
campground policies.
Firewood
In some campgrounds firewood is sold by the bundle, whereas in others a fire permit may give
the holder access to the campground wood pile. Please refer to the ‘Fire policy’ section of the
QRT for individual campground policies.
First-come, First-served Site
Campsites that are available on a first come, first served basis only. These sites are only
available to guests who are physically located at the campground. These sites cannot be
registered over the telephone or on-line. These campsites may be available for only 1 night or
for multiple nights depending on availability.
Shoulder Season
Shoulder season refers to the season before and after the peak season. While many
campgrounds remain open outside of their peak season, the services offered during this period
may be limited (please check with the park for more details).
Entrance Pass
A valid National Park Entrance Pass is required for all visitors to National Parks that have entry
fees.
Daily Entrance Pass
A daily entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park on a per day basis for
the period of time indicated.
Annual/Seasonal Entrance Pass
An annual or seasonal entrance pass permits visitor’s unlimited entry to the specified park for
the period of time indicated.
Parks Canada Discovery Pass
The Parks Canada Discovery Pass permits visitors unlimited entry to the participating Parks
Canada national parks and national historic sites across Canada, for a period of 12 months.