Hinton, Alberta
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Top Camping Spots in and near Hinton
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Yellowhead County, Alberta
Camping at Obed Lake Provincial Park
1.0Obed Lake Provincial Park is located only 34 km north of Hinton on Highway 16. The park protects several wetlands and lakes in the lower foothills of Alberta. The largest lake, Obed Lake, provides lots of recreational opportunities including canoeing, swimming, fishing, camping, and wildlife view...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Backpack the Watchtower Basin
26.74 mi / 5135 ft gainThe beginning of the trailhead descends down to the Maligne river where hikers have to rock hop due to the bridge being washed away in 2012. Soon after the river the elevation steadily climbs through dense forest. After about 20 minutes the forest opens into the charred aftermath of the Excelsior...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Snowshoe to Jaques Lake Campground
16.2 mi / 147.6 ft gainThe Jacques Lake trail is one of the best winter trails in Jasper National Park and allows for various activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and camping. The trip to Jacques lake is 13km one-way through a narrow mountain valley and can be quite a strenuous, but rewarding hike in...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Hike the Saturday Night Loop
4.016.54 mi / 2326 ft gainThe trail is split up into three types of terrain: one-third uphill, one-third rugged, and one-third downhill. Begin at Cabin Creek Rd parking lot and follow Trailhead #3. If you plan on mountain biking the trail, most people do it in a day. If you happen to want to take longer or are hiking it,...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Camp at Whistler's Campground, Jasper NP
Whistler's is home to 604 campsites. During the summer, the campground can get pretty crowded due to its size. The campground offers water, toilets, showers, electricity, camp kitchens and fire pits. Firewood can be purchased with a fire permit. From the campground, you can easily head into the t...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Camp at Wapiti Campground, Jasper NP
Wapiti is the largest campground in the park with 644 campsites. The campgrounds are equipped with running water, showers, flush toilets, a camp kitchen and fire pits at each site. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground with a fire permit. Wapiti is more forested than the other camp...Read more -
Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Camp at Maligne Lake
4.0Maligne Lake is one of those crystal clear unforgettable places Canada has to offer. It is the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies. Located in Jasper National Park, Maligne lake offers great fishing, kayaking, canoeing and boat tours.Spend the day around Maligne Lodge or camp at one of t...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Wabasso Campground, Jasper NP
Wabasso has 228 campsites and offers toilets, showers, a camp kitchen, and fire pits. You can purchase fire wood at the campground with a fire permit. Some of the sites are located next to the Athabasca River, so if you're lucky, you can snag one of those. Keep in mind that all of the campsites...Read more -
Jasper, Alberta
Backpack the Tonquin Valley
5.043.5 mi / 1640.4 ft gainThe Tonquin Valley is well known for its strong grizzly bear population. If you plan on tackling this hike check bear warnings prior to leaving and always keep a can of bear spray easily accessible.It also is recommended that hikers wait till late summer or early autumn to complete this hike. Ear...Read more