Camping in the Rocky Mountains Part 1
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- Canada Rocky Mountains Ski Resort – Lake Louise Ski & Resort
- Camping in the Rocky Mountains Part 1
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- Top 10 Places for Family Travel in Rocky Mountains Recommended by Locals Part 2
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Camping is also popular in Korea, so most people are familiar with it and probably have all the equipment.
As a resident living next to the Rocky Mountains, camping is a part of summer.
Many families have their own RVs, and we often see retired couples driving their RVs and living at campgrounds all summer.
Even if you don’t have an RV, you can enjoy camping just by putting a tent in your car.
In particular, national park campgrounds are very popular because they are cheap, have good facilities, and are well located, so when reservations begin at the beginning of the year, good sites tend to sell out quickly.
Still, there are sites that offer First Come Fisrt Served without reservations, and if you go a little further, there are still sites that allow reservations even during the summer peak season.
Jesper Wabasso Campground is located in a large space away from the surrounding area, allowing for comfortable camping.
RV camping
If you have a truck, you can also rent an RV and do RV camping. There are also all-in-one vehicles and RVs, but these RVs are expensive and difficult to maintain, but renting an RV trailer pulled by a truck is not expensive, so if you have a truck, it is worth renting one.
You can rent an RV trailer like this for around $100 per day.
Location
There are several campsites within Banff and Jasper National Parks. Since each campsite has different facilities, you can search for a campsite that has the facilities you need and make a reservation. You can view location and facility photos for each seat, so you can reserve the place you want.
National Park Campground Reservation Site: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/reserve
Recommended sites include camping sites near Jasper National Park. Although it is a bit far from Calgary, Jasper itself is a must-visit tourist destination, so a week will pass by in a flash if you enjoy Jasper by camping.
Expense
National park campsites are very cheap. Usually, places without electricity and shower facilities cost about $30 per day, and if you light a fire, it costs about $10 more per day. Unlimited firewood is provided. Sites with electricity cost an additional $10 more.
Backpacking (backcountry camping)
If you want to enjoy a more challenging camping experience, try backcountry backpacking. You just carry a backpack and go camping deep in the mountains, in a place without any artificial facilities. People who have been there say that it is much more fun than regular camping, but since you have to climb the mountain for 6-7 hours carrying a heavy backpack, you need to be physically prepared, prepare separate backpacking equipment, and be in a place without artificial facilities. You can go only when you are ready to stay. Since there are no restrooms, showers, or even running water, you have to bring a portable water purifier or take water purification medicine with you.
Skyline Trail, 44km backpacking trail course
After a brief introduction, I will tell you about site reservations, supplies, meals, and precautions.
