Wilcox Campground
Photo: Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A high, rustic campground near the Columbia Icefield, at the start of the Wilcox Pass hike. Sites are basic with fire pits and no hookups. Nights are cold even in summer.
Family-friendlyHikingDark skiesPet-friendly
Nearby: “Sitting at the base of one of Jasper's premiere dayhikes, with which it shares its name.” (Parks Canada page)
Why these tags? (sources)
- Family-friendly: “Offering access to a variety of family friendly amenities and day trips.” Parks Canada page
- Hiking: “Sitting at the base of one of Jasper's premiere dayhikes, with which it shares its name.” Parks Canada page
- Dark skies: “In 2011, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Jasper National Park as a dark-sky preserve.” Wikipedia: Jasper National Park
- Pet-friendly: “Your pets must be leashed at all times and not left unattended.” Parks Canada page
Cost
Typical cost per night: about $36 (approximate average of the listed rates, before extras)
| Primitive, with fire pit | $35.75 |
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Jasper fees are published by service category, not by campground; the category was matched to the site types listed for this campground. Jasper's camping page says firewood is included in camping fees (the 'with fire pit' rates).
Source: official rates page. Rates checked October 2026, confirm before booking.
Campground details
| Park | Jasper National Park |
|---|---|
| Operator | Parks Canada |
| Location | On the Icefields Parkway near the Columbia Icefield, at the Wilcox Pass trailhead. |
| Season | 2026: June 10 – Sept 28 (2026 dates; they change yearly and with weather) |
| Site types | Unserviced 46 primitive sites with fire pits |
| RV length | Best for RVs under 8.2 m (27 ft). |
| Showers | No |
| Sani-dump | Not stated |
| Flush toilets | Not stated |
| Other amenities | Primitive (no showers), Fire pits |
| Reservations | First come, first served (no reservations) Book or check availability |
| Official page | parks.canada.ca |
Details are from the official/operator pages listed above, checked October 2026. Seasons, rates, closures and rules change; confirm with the operator before you go. Check fire bans and road conditions. Explore: Icefields Parkway, Columbia Icefield & Athabasca Glacier, Jasper National Park.
