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Hector Lake is a backcountry campsite (He5) in Banff National Park, reached by a short walk and river ford from a pullout along the Icefields Parkway, approximately 18 kilometres north of the Trans-Canada junction. The campsite sits beside the turquoise lake in coniferous forest, with a pit toilet, picnic tables, and bear hang poles for food storage provided. No potable water is on-site. Lake levels can rise significantly in summer, making the access trail difficult to pass. Despite its proximity to the highway, the site requires a permit and reservation through Parks Canada, and offers a genuine backcountry experience.
Per person per night (CAD) - backcountry camping permit
Banff National Park is a Parks Canada administered site. Contact: banffinfo@pc.gc.ca
Official Parks Canada backcountry camping page listing designated campgrounds in Banff National Park.
Backcountry camping: Per person, per night: $15.00
Hector Lake backcountry campground (He5) has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and bear hangs for food storage. Reservable through Parks Canada.
Hector Lake backcountry campground has an outhouse, picnic tables, and bear hangs. The lake can be quite high in summer and intrudes on the trail. No potable water. Permit and reservation required.
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