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Waterton Lakes National Park Camping

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Campgrounds in Waterton Lakes National Park

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Waterton Lakes National Park

Overview

A brief introduction to Waterton Lakes National Park

Waterton Lakes National Park is a national park located in the southwest corner of Alberta, Canada. It borders Glacier National Park in Montana, United States. Waterton was the fourth Canadian national park, formed in 1895 and named after Waterton Lake, in turn after the Victorian naturalist and conservationist Charles Waterton. Its range is between the Rocky Mountains and prairies. This park contains 505 km2 (195 sq mi) of rugged mountains and wilderness.
Operated by Parks Canada, Waterton is open all year, but the main tourist season is during July and August. The only commercial facilities available within the park are located at the Waterton Park townsite. This park ranges in elevation from 1,290 metres (4,232 ft) at the townsite to 2,910 m (9,547 ft) at Mount Blakiston. It offers many scenic trails, including Crypt Lake trail. In 2012/2013, Waterton Lakes National Park had 402,542 visitors.The park was the subject of a short film in 2011's National Parks Project, directed by Peter Lynch and scored by Cadence Weapon, Laura Barrett and Mark Hamilton.

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Reviews

Camper reviews for Waterton Lakes National Park

Burned

Well, all the forest there is burned and all one can do is enjoy the beautiful town. 2 or 3 days is sufficient.

Harold Brandner reviewed Waterton Lakes National Park
on January 24th, 2024

Best campground

This was our first trip to Waterton. Beautiful views, great hiking, and 2 minute walk to the lake or into town made for an all around great camping trip. With the town right there, it made working remotely possible too. The only downside was no campfires, but we brought our propane fire pit with us which was a great substitute. We will be back for longer next time and plan to bring work with us so we can work in the morning and adventure in the afternoon!

Natasha
Natasha reviewed Waterton Lakes National Park
on September 11th, 2023

Mountain Scenery

The townsite campground has full hookups, the town is within walking distance, and very tourist friendly.

The campground and town are in a valley surrounded by mountains and a large lake with a tour boat. Lots of trails and wildlife.

Robert Stevenson
Robert Stevenson reviewed Waterton Lakes National Park
on May 30th, 2023

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