Johnston Canyon Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Johnston Canyon Campground sits nestled along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway, providing a forested haven midway between Banff and Lake Louise.
Campers enjoy immediate access across the road to the Johnston Canyon trailhead, leading to the Lower and Upper Falls as well as the Ink Pots.
Equipped with hot showers and flush toilets, it caters well to tenters and medium-sized overlanding rigs seeking a peaceful mountain corridor.
What makes it worth the drive
- Waterfall trailheads
- Bow Valley Parkway route
- Creek views
- Forest canopy
Amenities & ground rules
Difficulty
Easy
Access
Price
$30.50 CAD
Season
May 22 – September 21
Elevation
1,440 m
Potable water
Available
Toilets
Available
Showers
Available
Boat launch
Not available
Cell signal
Not available
Swimming
Not available
Firewood
Not available
Pets
Not available
Power hookups
Not available
Sani-dump
Available
Fire rings
On site
Community reviews
Jun 2026
Walking across the road at 7 AM to hike the canyon before any tour buses arrived was the highlight of our Banff trip!
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Johnston Canyon Campground is unreliable.
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