Jasper National Park is the largest park in the Canadian Rockies and a Dark Sky Preserve. Elk wander the townsite, Maligne Lake and Athabasca Falls are a short drive away, and the Icefields Parkway links it to Banff. Wildfire recovery work has been under way in the park, so confirm which campgrounds and services are open before you travel.
🧭 Things to See & Do
🛶 Maligne Lake
Boat tours and hiking at the park’s largest lake.
💦 Athabasca Falls
A powerful waterfall just off the Icefields Parkway.
🌌 Dark Sky Preserve
Stargazing and the annual Dark Sky Festival.
🧊 Columbia Icefield
Glacier tours on the boundary with Banff National Park.
🚐 RV Campgrounds & Resources
🏕️ Whistlers Campground
Parks CanadaThe largest campground near the townsite, with serviced sites.
🏕️ Wapiti Campground
Parks CanadaNear the townsite, with options outside peak summer.
🏕️ Wabasso Campground
Parks CanadaSouth of the townsite on the Icefields Parkway.
📘 Good to Know
Confirm what is open
- Check Parks Canada for current campground, road and service status before you travel.
- Wildlife is common — keep your distance and store food securely.
- Best season to visit: June–September.
🔗 Official Links
Parks Canada – Jasper
Official information and reservations.
Parks Canada Reservations
Official information and reservations.