Wapiti Campground — Athabasca River Valley (Jasper National Park)
Wapiti is the workhorse campground of Jasper National Park — big, well-maintained, and strung along the Athabasca River about 4 km south of Jasper townsite on Highway 93A. With over 300 sites across multiple loops, it handles everything from truck-and-trailer rigs to rooftop tents without feeling cramped. Fire pits, flush toilets, showers, and a dump station are all in play. It stays open year-round (one of the only campgrounds in the park that does), which makes it the default for shoulder-season and winter overland runs up the Parkway. Elk wander through camp routinely — keep food locked.
Reservations are mandatory during peak summer through Parks Canada’s reservation system. Walk-in sites are available off-season. Cell service is spotty at best. Road surface into the campground is paved. The Athabasca River views from the lower loops are worth picking your site carefully.
Jasper's year-round river basecamp.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | RWVM+9X Jasper, AB, Canada Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 3445 ft |
| Nearest town | Jasper, Alberta |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | NPS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |