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Backcountry campgrounds
There are five backcountry campgrounds in Yoho. Fires are not permitted. All campgrounds are equipped with:
- tent pads
- dry toilets
- communal picnic tables
- food storage cables or lockers
Yoho Valley
Four campgrounds are located in the Yoho Valley, accessed from the Takakkaw Falls trailhead:
- Yoho Lake
- Laughing Falls
- Twin Falls
- Little Yoho
Looking for an early start? Spend the night at the Takakkaw Falls front-country campground just 300 m from the parking lot. Alternatively, stay at the HI -Whiskey Jack Hostel, a short walk from the falls.
Ottertail Valley
The fifth campground, McArthur Creek, is on the Ottertail River, which connects to the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park via Goodsir Pass.
oho Pass
There is a backcountry campground at Yoho Pass. This trail links the Emerald Lake and Takakkaw Falls areas.
Length: 12.8 km
Hiking time: 2 days
Elevation: 530 m
Trailhead: Emerald Lake parking lot, 10 km west of Field, B.C. via the Trans-Canada Highway and Emerald Lake Road -OR- Takakkaw Falls parking lot, 17 km east of Field, B.C. via the Trans-Canada Highway and Yoho Valley Road. Note: Yoho Valley Road is open mid-June through mid-October. RVs and Trailers are not permitted due to steep switchbacks.
Habitat: Lush Columbian forest. Watch for goats on the Burgess Highline.
Description: A lakeshore stroll to an alluvial fan, followed by switchbacks and waterfalls. Shuttle recommended. This trail joins with others in the Takakkaw Falls area.
Twin Falls
This trail leads to the Laughing Falls and Twin Falls backcountry campgrounds.
Length: 16.4 km
Hiking time: 2 days
Elevation: 300 m
Trailhead: Takakkaw Falls parking lot, 17 km northeast of Field via the Trans-Canada Highway and Yoho Valley Road. Note: Yoho Valley Road is open mid-June through mid-October. RVs and trailers are not permitted due to steep switchbacks.
Habitat: Drier, Rocky Mountain forest. Watch for goats above the falls.
Description: This forested trail passes Laughing Falls and carries on along the Yoho River to a spectacular double cascade and Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site.
