We had a nice long, full hook-up, pull-through site. The sites are nicely spaced so there is lots of room between each site. The interior roads were only in fair condition and the dead tree at our site could have been removed making it easier to exit. We would definitely return to this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a huge national park campground one mile south of Jasper. We didn't have reservations mid-August and had no problem getting an unserviced site mid-day. The sites with hookups were full and reserved months in advance we were told. There are a variety of sites and prices. This unserviced site at $28 was expensive, we thought. In addition, we needed a park entry pass which is $8.30 for each of us for a senior per day. To use the dump station is also $8.80. We didn't have a fire but campfire permits were $8.80 per day. For 3 nights on an unserviced site cost us $132.00!! We had planned to spend 1-2 weeks in various campgrounds along the Icefields Parkway but it was much too expensive to do so. Other site prices were: $22.50 for a walk-in tent site; $32.30 for electric; $38.20 for full hookup. There are coin showers and flush toilets. We will not return to this park system because of the high costs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very poorly looked after. For the money you have to pay the sites should be very well kept. There was no fire-pit, the seats on the picnic table were more than half rotten. And the site was so uneven we couldn't level the motor-home properly. You don't have choice on what site is available even if you reserve. You are assigned one when you get there. As a result we will never stay in Whistlers anymore. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This heavily-treed park is set up as a series of loops off the access road, with all of the pull-through sites set between the inner and outer loop roads. All roads and sites are well-maintained gravel. Access to sites varies based on the trees, so some are tight and others are easy. All sites are large enough for big rigs, although power is limited to 30 amps. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a huge campground. The traffic on the highway disturbs quite a lot the ambiance. The site we had was level. Most sites we saw were level, too. If one does not make a reservation in time, only dry camping is possible; the hook-ups are limited. We were warned for elk on the campground. They could be aggressive at this time of the year. Therefore we were surprised to find out, that the showers were at the entrance only! This was at least 2 miles from our site. Walking in the dark with a small flash-light does not seem to be such a good idea with wildlife around. We recommend this campground anyway for a stay in Jasper. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very busy park-we arrived on a weekend with no reservations and had to take an area with no hookups. There was a central area for dumping and for filling up with water and we had to wait in line to get water. Our campsite was large enough for our big rig, fairly level, and had large trees, as did the rest of the campground. Two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening only for using generators. A large elk took a stroll through our campsite. This is a huge campground and although busy, still very quiet and private. Staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. Bathrooms clean. Interior roads were gravel and in pretty good shape but a little narrow. Very convenient for exploring Jasper and surrounding area. We would absolutely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a very large campground that is very busy. We found it to be well run and suprisingly quiet dispite the hundreds of people camped there. Reservations for the pull thru campsites is a must. The campground is full most of the summer. We made reservations via the internet and had to pay a 10 dollar premium over buying at the gate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice forest setting with lots of wildlife. Wagon wheel format for pull-thru sites can be a little tight to get out of. The one central shower house is near the tent area which is a long way from the RV sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We were in the electric only area. There is a water fill and a dump. Elk in the campground every day. The loop we where in had a very narrow road and did make it a little hard to back in. The staff where friendly. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
There are tons of campgrounds in Jasper and Banff, and Whistler Campground in Jasper is the largest by far, with over 600 sites. In fact, it seemed too big for the staff, as many rules (such as bare camping) were not enforced. As with the other Canadian National Park campgrounds, there were washrooms and hot showers provided, as well as fire pits and firewood. The very cool thing about Whistler Campground is the herd of elk that frequent the campground – in fact, they often came into our site to eat and would walk within 4 feet of us when we would be enjoying the evening outside or they slept under the low spruce branches near our trailer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a beautiful park with lots of big trees, and the setup makes the pull in and pull out easy. The reason I only give a 7 is that there is only one shower location right near the check-in hut. Most, if not all, of the rv sites are a good distance from the showers so it is a long walk to make. The town of Jasper is very well laid out and parking is easy!. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Per earlier reviews, this is an older park and the sites can be tight. We went in with no reservations with no problems, but no hookups which is fine. During checkin we were told all of the sites with hookups get fully booked early and were booked solid until mid-Sept. The one problem is that the park is actually too big, as a result there is a lot of heavy traffic. Most of it going much too fast. The campground loop roads were in poor / fair condition. Not one of the better National Park Campgrounds, but ok. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Signage to campground good. Two kiosks to check in. Office staff friendly and efficient and map provided unlike Banff Tunnel Mountain. Watch junction just after check-in as traffic seems to come from all over the place. Access roads to sites narrow, need some maintenance and are busy. Sites are in trees and the full hook-ups (only 70 so book in advance) are in concentric circle pull-thrus. There are some awkward turns due to trees if driving a big rig. Suggest you unhook before entering the circle road. Sites were flat, large and level once you were in. Services were in good position for easy hook-up. Electricity was solid and water pressure good. Local wildlife particularly elk in abundance. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We had a site with no hookups here. The site was very narrow; we had to maneuver the RV between two trees with about 18 inches of space to spare. We were right near a washroom, which had sinks with hot water and two stalls. For some reason, the men's side had two electrical outlets, the women's none, so I had to sneak into the men's room to plug in my coffee pot. The bathroom had paper towels and soap. The site was quiet. It cost $8.80 to use a firepit (which includes the wood), so we didn't use one. There were various measures in effect to keep the area bearproof. The showers were a 5-10 minute walk from our site. These were the only showers in the entire campground, so they were often busy. They shut off automatically and the floor is very cold stone, so wear shower shoes. I took a shower in the evening and there was no hot water. We attended two ranger programs; both were better for kids than adults. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is the very best national park we have stayed at. We stayed the maximum of 13 nights and loved every minute of it. The sites are large and well spaced out. The area demands that many days be spent here. So, plan a few days or two weeks and enjoy. The only "But" is that you must plan ahead and make reservations or you will be disappointed. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
As a National Park campground, this is a great place. Where else would you have elk bugling in the morning and wandering through your site. We will definitely stay here again, despite the fact that it is an extremely popular place. Reservations are essential in June, July, August, and September. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the most beautiful campground we have stayed in. Waking up our first morning to see the Elk bedded down near our motorhome was a treat. There is plenty of room between sites and a great place to walk & clean up after your dogs. The only problem we had was the blow over smoke from the camp sites that allowed a campfire the first 2 nights of our stay. Great location to tour from. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a very nice campground located in a wooded area. The sites were large and spacious. The only bad note : they don't have enough sites with hookups so we had no services on our site. Make early reservations ! They also limit the use of generators. If we had a full hookup site, we would rate the site 8 or 9 instead of 7. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I highly recommend camping in the area where fires are not permitted, as the park attracts a party crowd on the long weekends. But over in the fire-free zones (Section 30), it is lovely and peaceful. The elk in the park can be a bit unnerving, especially during their rutting season. The only drawback is the site is so large, you've got to drive to get to the showers. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
In spite of the size of this park, we give it an enthusiastic 10. We return at least once each year and look forward to that return all year long. Elk roaming the campground, Abundant walking/hiking/recreational opportunities and great dining in the area make this a prime spot. Yes if you want one of the limited hook-up sites, reserve early---its easy to do an we've never had a problem. This is your camp of choice while exploring the incredibly scenic region and the most beautiful drive in the world...the Ice fields Parkway. Words fail to adequately describe this stretch of road. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I love this park. In amoungst the beautiful trees. Nice flat spaces. Elk grazing around the RV's. Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Whistlers is a beautiful park with a wilderness feel to it even though there are 781 sites. This is our favorite campground so far this year. There are many pull-thrus, lots of shade, clean restrooms and it is quiet. The town of Jasper is only a couple of miles away and there are several scenic drives with an abundance of wildlife close by. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This a very huge park with loops that intersect each other, so if you are walking it is very easy to get lost! Elk wander throughout the grounds, so you do have to careful especially when walking a pet. The grounds are beautiful and the sites spacious. It was very quiet even with most of the sites filled. It was cool and rainy when we were there and only spent one night as we were on our way to Alaska, but we definitely would stay again. We camped in a Motorhome in 2004. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Excellent campground - nearest to Miette Hot Springs. No services, no TV, no satellite radio, no cell phone coverage. Very big sites - fairly level. Road rather narrow for 40' motor home with toad but passable. Only complaint - signage not adequate off main Jasper Park Road and off side road passing campground. We passed the first turnoff and had to travel 5 miles + before able to do a U turn with toad attached. Sign is about 50 feet before turnoff to campgrounds and until you turn a bend, the gate is not obvious. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The park is a paved parking lot with lined out space's very close together. The electric hook up look new and good 30 amp power. It was a over flow for the large park that was booked. The park is OK for overnight it is next to a river with beautiful views. The restrooms also looked new and clean. You are in the middle of the wilderness so campgrounds are limited. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Very similar to Whistlers. Entry is just across the road into Jasper. Most sites were occupied, so we settled for boondocking rather than the electric only sites in the "parking lot". Fire permit of $7 required if you want a campfire, but that includes all the wood you want to burn. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.