Kicking Horse Campground
The spot
About this campsite
Kicking Horse Campground sits in the wide glacial valley of the Kicking Horse River, 5 km east of the mountain village of Field.
Offering 88 vehicle-accessible sites set among riverside meadows and forest, it features hot showers, flush washrooms, and sani-dump facilities.
Serves as the prime staging base for exploring Takakkaw Falls (254m), Emerald Lake, the Burgess Shale, and Lake O'Hara shuttle connections.
What makes it worth the drive
- Kicking Horse River frontage
- Cathedral Mountain views
- Takakkaw Falls road access
- Emerald Lake proximity
Amenities & ground rules
Community reviews
Aug 2025
Unreal mountain views right from our campsite! Watching the sun hit Cathedral Mountain while drinking coffee was unforgettable.
Getting there
Location
Approximate coordinates. Download offline maps before you lose signal — cell coverage around Kicking Horse Campground is unreliable.
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