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Lake Louise Overflow Camping
Banff National Park
Write a Review Trans-Canada Highway Lake Louise, AB, Canada T0L Official WebsiteGPS: 51.3874, -116.1299
Overview of Lake Louise Overflow Camping
A camping permit and park pass, valid for the length of stay, are required. Please display your camping permit in a visible location. Campers must register (at kioskor self-registration) with their camping unit prior to setting up camp.
A fire permit is required for each night you have a fire.
Last Price Paid: $11
Reported by frequent traveler Dave on 8/9/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet
Reported by Campers Gone Wild on 8/9/2017
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 4,954 ft / 1,509 m
Max Stay 14
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Reviews of Lake Louise Overflow Camping 12 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 3 Users
Last reported 8/9/2023
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 7/8/2022
“gravel lot”
Reviewed 9/13/2024
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just a gravel lot. no camp host. pit toliet. gets busy after 8pm, RVs are right next to each other. even some people tent camping there. good for starlink. stayed 10 nights.
camper-905646 would stay here again
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“It’s Ok When Nothing Else Avl”
Reviewed 6/18/2024
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Basically a gravel lot with people dropping in and parking wherever. Dumpsters and pit toilets available. $11.50 per night. Checkin after 6pm and checkout by 8am ( really, a tad early )
MoHoRV would stay here again
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“One night was enough”
Reviewed 8/9/2023
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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We don't do reservations as we can always find a place to park for the night. We didn't realize how many people were in the Lake Louise area, until we wanted a place to camp. We ended up at the overflow lot for our first night in the area. It's not pretty, it;s a big gravel lot. The down side is the lot sits close to Hwy ! which carrie... more
We don't do reservations as we can always find a place to park for the night. We didn't realize how many people were in the Lake Louise area, until we wanted a place to camp. We ended up at the overflow lot for our first night in the area. It's not pretty, it;s a big gravel lot. The down side is the lot sits close to Hwy ! which carries alot of truck traffic at night. You are about two miles from Lake Louise.
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Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“It’s extremely basic and wide open. ”
Reviewed 1/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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It’s a good alternative if everything else is full… but best for just overnights
Mitch would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 12/12/2022
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In the winter, the overflow lot is closed, and there are "No overnight parking" signs posted. The Parks staff are directing campers to the hard-sided campground near the village for $29 a night.
Looks lovely.
maddy_grubb123 would stay here again
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“Good for Overnight - no longer has shuttle bus to downtown”
Reviewed 7/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I stayed here on June 1st. For convenience, cleanliness and location, I rated 4 stars. A big open parking lot with a vault toilet and trash bin. You used to be able to take the shuttle bus from the parking lot connected to this lot, but they have turned that area into a boat inspection station. If you want to take a shuttle to down... more
I stayed here on June 1st. For convenience, cleanliness and location, I rated 4 stars. A big open parking lot with a vault toilet and trash bin. You used to be able to take the shuttle bus from the parking lot connected to this lot, but they have turned that area into a boat inspection station. If you want to take a shuttle to downtown Lake Louise and don't want to haul your trailer (there is very limited parking downtown), you have to go further south down the highway to the Ski Resort. They have parking for maybe 20 RV's along one side road (only for the day, no overnight). The shuttle is $8 to downtown (and if the driver allows, you may take small dogs inside a carrier (I have a shoulder bag for my 15 lb Cavalier King Charles). It worked out well for me, I did the day parking, took the dog with me to walk around Lake Louise and eat lunch. Then drove back down the road a few miles and spent the night in the overflow lot. I was the only one there until about 10pm when another camper pulled in and a couple car campers showed up. Quiet - even though close to the highway. All dollars paid were CA$.
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Yellowcake would stay here again
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“Nice opportunity near Lake Louise ”
Reviewed 7/8/2022
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
Just one gravel and one paved overflow parking area off Highway 1 near Lake Louise. Toilet and dumpster. Noise from Highway 1. Units pack in pretty close. No fires. Good spot if you have no luck finding a camp site near Banff or Lake Louise. Cell coverage ok with Rogers/ATT. 2 and 3 bars.
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AT&T 4G
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“Easy stop- free”
Reviewed 9/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We stayed here for 1 night. It was fairly empty when we arrived early afternoon but was full by morning.
Cell service was 1-2 bars LTE without Weboost (Speed test not able to be ran)and full LTE speeds 25 down, 5 up with booster.
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Canadian Bucketlist Life would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Overflow parking lot”
Reviewed 9/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Cheap spot to sleep overnight just outside Lake Louise. Bathroom in the main shuttle/parking lot. Nothing fancy, but it exactly what it claims to be... A dirt parking lot where you can sleep overnight for waaaaaayyy less than a campground or hotel in lake Louise or Banff.
Adventure On The Move would stay here again
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“overflowing overflow lot”
Reviewed 7/22/2019
Overall Rating
Only good place if you need to detach a trailer or park your mh and use your toad or transit to explore nearby. It is just a gravel parking lot and units are just jammed packed like a sardines. Not a good place to stay for just an overnight.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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