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Kicking Horse Campground
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Kicking Horse Campground

Kootenay Rockies / Yoho National Park & Field, British Columbia4.71 review

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

Flush toiletsShowersDrinking waterSani-dumpFire pitsKitchen shelters

Community reviews

Alex K.

Aug 2025

5.0
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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