Kootenay National Park

Kootenay National Park has over 124 miles of trails throughout the park, many easily accessible from the highway. The trails range from easy to difficult, and many trails in the high country are under snow until late June. If you’re looking to hit the trails at this park, the best time to go is July through mid-September. Since the weather can change quickly, check for trail conditions and closures for the park before you go.

Redstreak Campground. Redstreak Campground is located near Radium Hot Springs on 90 acres of woodlands. You can choose from unserviced sites or 15/30 amp electric hook ups. RVs must be shorter than 35 feet. The campground offers potable water, fire rings, toilets, playgrounds, open kitchen shelters, and food storage. There are also seasonal interpretive programs held at the campground theater that are hosted by Parks Canada, and a network of trails that connect the park to the village and the hot springs. The campground is open from the end of April to the beginning of October and reservations are recommended. Marble Canyon. The Marble Canyon Campground is situated in the northern part of Kootenay National Park and is great for those with small RVs who don’t need full hookups. The location makes it easy to access the fantastic trails and is also close to both Banff and Yoho national parks. The campground has 61 unserviced sites and are first come first served. RVs and trailers cannot be over 15 feet in length. There are washrooms with flush toilets and fire rings at the campsites. There are no hookups and no cell phone coverage at this campground. McLeod Meadows. McLeod Meadows Campground is located by the banks of the Kootenay River. There are 80 sites, some are available to reserve and others are on a first some first serve basis. All sites are unserviced and have a fire pit. These sites are best for RVs and trailers under 30 feet. The campground has washrooms with flush toilets. The campground is open from June to September and has no cell service.