Silverhorn Creek Campground
Banff National Park
Write a Review Hwy 93 Icefields Parkway Banff, AB, Canada 819-420-9486 Official WebsiteGPS: 51.8, -116.579
Overview of Silverhorn Creek Campground
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 kiosk or self-registration) with their camping unit prior to setting up camp.
A fire permit is required for each night you have a fire.
There is no cell phone coverage at any campgrounds on the Icefields Parkway.
Last Price Paid: $32
Reported by Paul on 7/29/2022
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Paul on 7/29/2022
Number of Sites 38
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally June 2 to October 2
Elevation 5,610 ft / 1,709 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 35 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Silverhorn Creek Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 819-420-9486
bevinb asked on 5/29/2021
Someone said there are red chairs down by the lake....are there trails to Mistaya Lake? Or did they mean the creek?
Carolyn asked on 9/16/2019
Can you reserve a campsite at Silverhorn Creek Campground in Banff National Park?
Reviews of Silverhorn Creek Campground 7 people have reviewed this location.
“AMAZING views!”
Reviewed 9/15/2024
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| Site Number: | 44 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We loved our stay at silverhorn campground! Spots are very rv friendly - level and long. The views here are unbelievable - we loved just sitting outside staring up at the mountains. Great location to waterfowl lake and bow lake. The spots are not super private but didn’t bother us too much, way better than and rv park. No cell service ... more
We loved our stay at silverhorn campground! Spots are very rv friendly - level and long. The views here are unbelievable - we loved just sitting outside staring up at the mountains. Great location to waterfowl lake and bow lake. The spots are not super private but didn’t bother us too much, way better than and rv park. No cell service but GREAT starlink and solar. We would absolutely stay here again!
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Rava’s Adventures would stay here again
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“We kept driving”
Reviewed 8/9/2023
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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We stopped at every camp ground between Lake Louise and Jasper as we knew were were going to hang out in the area for at least a couple of weeks. We didn't choose this location because there weren't any trees and many of the sites were too close together for us. It reminded us of the standard RV park you would find anywhere in th US. I... more
We stopped at every camp ground between Lake Louise and Jasper as we knew were were going to hang out in the area for at least a couple of weeks. We didn't choose this location because there weren't any trees and many of the sites were too close together for us. It reminded us of the standard RV park you would find anywhere in th US. If you want unobstructed views of the Rockies and are good with close neighbors this is the place.
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“Amazing Views, Great Campground ”
Reviewed 6/15/2023
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| Site Number: | 31 |
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Wow what a place! This is your spot if you have a big rig or larger trailer. Our 32’ fifth wheel fit without any issue- sites are mostly level, gravel, and angled correctly for backing in. We were along the river/creek in site 31, and the views out our back and dining widow couldn’t be beat. I would say the group of sites where we were... more
Wow what a place! This is your spot if you have a big rig or larger trailer. Our 32’ fifth wheel fit without any issue- sites are mostly level, gravel, and angled correctly for backing in. We were along the river/creek in site 31, and the views out our back and dining widow couldn’t be beat. I would say the group of sites where we were was probably the best for quality and views. Some of the sites in the lower numbers were in the trees, no views.
Pit toilets were very clean- cleaned every day. There is no water, no cell service, and we didn’t have any road noise. Seemed like campers rolled in starting around 5pm and most left by 9am. Reservable now, during the week we were there there seemed to be a few avail as FCFS every night except for weekends.
We were hoping to be able to dump at Waterfowl on our way to Jasper but no such luck- campground and dump were still closed for the season…There is no cell service at all, we had some down by Lake Louise and also up by the Icefield Center/Columbia Icefield.
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camper-743153 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Can't Wait to Return”
Reviewed 7/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Silverhorn is an absolutely fabulous dry campground on the Icefields Parkway. This is my wife's favorite park out of any she has stayed at (maybe 40). The fee includes a fire permit, and when you arrive, there is free firewood cut from the immediate area. The sites are quite large, and our 40' Newmar would have no trouble fitting in... more
Silverhorn is an absolutely fabulous dry campground on the Icefields Parkway.
This is my wife's favorite park out of any she has stayed at (maybe 40).
The fee includes a fire permit, and when you arrive, there is free firewood cut from the immediate area.
The sites are quite large, and our 40' Newmar would have no trouble fitting into 80%.
We had a pull-through site #8. Although in the center of camp there was little traffic going by and the views were sublime. There was no road noise at all at our site.
We never used the Pit toilets, but they looked to be a great condition.
The ponds can make for some great photos with the mountains reflected in them. Our Newfie loved the cool water of the Creek.
No cell phone coverage of any kind, but Starlink worked great.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Best Campground in Icefield Parkway”
Reviewed 7/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | $32 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
| RV Length: | 18' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is an absolutely beautiful campground with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains. Sites are large and level. There are a few pull-thru sites but mostly back in. Most sites are in an open grassy area so privacy is limited but sites are well spaced. Sites backing onto the road have some traffic noise (minimal). Firewood ... more
This is an absolutely beautiful campground with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains. Sites are large and level. There are a few pull-thru sites but mostly back in. Most sites are in an open grassy area so privacy is limited but sites are well spaced. Sites backing onto the road have some traffic noise (minimal). Firewood is included. Vault toilets only. No hook-ups but excellent for solar. No cell coverage. This is the best campground on the parkway if you are towing or have a large rig.
Xena would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Best Dry-Camping on the Icefield Parkway”
Reviewed 9/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Newly opened in 2019, this is by far the best dry-camping park on the Icefield Parkway. A former gravel pit, Canada Parks cut out a beauty. If you like 360 degree mountain views, asphalt roads, level gravel sites, clean pit toilets, fire rings, walking paths, and large site pads...Silverhorn Creek Campground is your choice. There is... more
Newly opened in 2019, this is by far the best dry-camping park on the Icefield Parkway. A former gravel pit, Canada Parks cut out a beauty. If you like 360 degree mountain views, asphalt roads, level gravel sites, clean pit toilets, fire rings, walking paths, and large site pads...Silverhorn Creek Campground is your choice. There is also a creek running along the south side of the campground and it has three small ponds. They have large pull-through sites (two which are 85'+ long) and numerous back-ins. Very few parks along the parkway will accommodate big rigs but you will have no problems at Silverhorn. This is a FCFS park so arrive early as it also serves as an overflow to Waterfowl Campground, three miles north of Sliverhorn. Also, it is an unserviced park so come with a full fresh water tank and empty black tank, your closest dump/water will be at Waterfowl Campground.
Nightly rate is $15.70 CDN or $11.80USD.
We camped here in our 40' Class A pulling a full-size truck.
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OurNextRVAdventure would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Stunning views - dry camping at its best”
Reviewed 9/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 23 |
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Wow, what a find. Price posted was Canadian. Don’t forget you still need a Canadian National Park Pass. Silverhorn Creek Campground is between the Icefield Centre and Lake Louise. This campground looks new. Sites are very well laid out and made of crushed gravel. They even took the time to edge the sites for the sitting area. B... more
Wow, what a find. Price posted was Canadian. Don’t forget you still need a Canadian National Park Pass.
Silverhorn Creek Campground is between the Icefield Centre and Lake Louise.
This campground looks new. Sites are very well laid out and made of crushed gravel. They even took the time to edge the sites for the sitting area. Beautiful new thick picnic tables and a fire ring. Note, if you are going to have a wood fire it’s extra but they include the wood.
There are brand new looking vault toilets. No water or dump but both are available at the Waterfowl campground. Unfortunately no cell service.
So why five stars? Besides being a beautiful campground, it’s all about the views and access to activities.
The views were stunning. 360 degrees and something spectacular to see in every direction. A flowing stream/river that runs along the campground and a small shallow lake in the middle. Even a couple of red chairs near the lake to enjoy.
We were just working our way back from Alaska and both agreed that this was the best campground of the trip (should have stayed longer).
If you don’t need hook-ups and have plenty of fresh water and empty gray/black tanks, then this is a GREAT campground to stay at to explore the Icefields Parkway.
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Amenities
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- dry camping
Site Amenities
- pull thru
Facilities
- firewood
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
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- pets
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