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Big Springs (Br9) is a designated backcountry campsite in Banff National Park, located approximately 9.6 kilometres from the Mount Shark trailhead near the park's southern boundary. The trailhead is accessed from Canmore via Spray Lakes Road (Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail). The site lies along hiking routes toward Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park and Wonder Pass. Nightly camping fees apply per person, and a Parks Canada backcountry permit must be obtained in advance.
Banff National Park backcountry camping managed by Parks Canada
Backcountry camping: $15.00 per person, per night. Valid at Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho national parks.
From Canmore, navigate to the Canmore Nordic Centre, continue past it onto the Spray Lakes Road (Smith-Dorrien Spray Trail); Mount Shark trailhead is about 1 hour drive from Canmore; Canmore is the nearest town.
Mount Shark trailhead accessed from Spray Lakes Road near Canmore; Big Springs BR9 at approximately 9.6 km from the Mount Shark trailhead.
Big Springs is one of the Banff National Park campsites on routes from Mount Shark toward Mount Assiniboine; backcountry permit required, $15 per person per night.
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