Illecillewaet Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Illecillewaet Campground is located in the high-alpine Selkirk Mountains near Rogers Pass, 3 km off Trans-Canada Highway 1.
Surrounded by old-growth hemlock forest and rushing glacial streams, it offers 60 unserviced campsites steeped in mountaineering history.
Acts as the birthplace of North American climbing, providing direct trailhead access to Glacier Crest, Hermit Trail, Abbott Ridge, and Glacier House ruins.
What makes it worth the drive
- Rogers Pass mountaineering hub
- Glacier Crest & Abbott Ridge trailheads
- Rushing Illecillewaet River
- Glacier House historic site
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Moderate
Access
Price
$23.00 CAD
Season
June 19 – September 28
Elevation
1,250 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Not available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Not available
Fire pits
On site
Kitchen shelters
On site
Historic hiking trailhea…
On site
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Best hiking campground in Canada! You can step right off your campsite onto world-class trails up to glaciers and alpine ridges.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Illecillewaet Campground is unreliable.
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