Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court

After quite the process to get reservations months in advance, it was a good central location without being right in town. Starlink worked well so I could work during the day and play in the afternoon/evenings. Fun to walk around the campground and see elk nearby. Bathrooms were clean, only one shower stall so we used our own shower since we had full hookups.

The bus is free to Banff, but not the way back. Still, the proximity to Banff is so convenient.

It's a huge campground, 322 sites, so the site location makes a difference. Also, the sign on the road must always say that it's full during peak season, but there were available sites, even day of.

The only available sites were shared, though. Look at a campground map and you'll see 8 parallel roads. The campsites are on pulloffs. Most of the places are pull thrus, because you're the only vehicle occupying the pulloff. In the B and C sections however, the sites closest to the perpendicular roads that divide the campground into A, B, and C, are shared. So if you have a choice, choose an unshared site. The 300 and 600 roads have the most inconvenient access to the showers and bathrooms, which are quite clean and well-maintained.

If you want elk near your campground, choose a site on the perimeter, especially a high number site (e.g., 450). If you want to be closer to the bus stop, choose a low number site.

We camped here 8/21/22.

We arrived on a Sunday without reservations. Tunnel Mountain Trailer Court and Tunnel Mountain Village II both have the same entrance gate. The sign at the entrance said the park was full, but we pulled in anyway and asked if there were any open sites and there was, but for just 1 night. We ended up staying 3 nights by site hoping.

The campground(s) is huge and really designed for RV's. Most these sites can handle any size rig. All sites are pull throughs, although some are shared pull throughs. There are a series of parallel paved tiered roads with spurs off to either side. The upper loop, upper side have the most green space. Flush toilets, showers, dump station, trash, recycling, tables, no fire pit as no fires allowed, trail access from the campground for hiking and mountain biking.

There is a public bus that takes you to town with stops at various places in the campgrounds. It is free to ride down, fare is required to return.

Big rigs, if you want to avoid downtown Banff traffic take the Tunnel Mountain exit from Highway 1!

I love this campground. Great location - long walk or short drive to downtown. Hiking trails outside your door. Mountain View’s surround you. As others mentioned if you have a smaller rig you might be placed in a shared site. They are a little weird and I would not pick if you can control it. They have a little bit of every style camping- tents, PHU, FHU.
Check in was busy and a bit of a pain with long lines but once you’re in, you’ll love it! Banff —even at its busiest—is a beautiful place!

We stayed here for 1 night last year and vowed to come back! We booked our spot as soon as Parks Canada opened their reservation system. They go fast so book early!
We had site 624 in the B section. It was perfect. The 400-600s are the best because you don’t hear the road noise. If you are I. The 800s you hear the noise much more from the highway. The 600s are right between the 2 bathroom/shower facilities. Great location.
Full hookups. Power was steady. Sites are far apart so privacy is great.
Do yourself a favour and do the loop hike that goes around the campground. Bring bear spray. It’s beautiful and is about 6km. Or just do half. We saw a coyote on our hike.
They have garbage and recycling, and the bathrooms are kept nice and clean. We might come back next year and stay longer! Can’t beat it.

Cell coverage was with Telus - 1-2 bars the entire stay but we were able to stream the football game and do email etc. no wifi.

Spent 4 nites here, first time in Banff. Nice park but never experienced shared sites before. They were ok, really no issues. Other sites were clearly visible and close just as well so we were all friendly. 😜 great access to hiking and biking trails from campground. Clean bathrooms. Lots of elk and ground squirrels near sites so keep your food protected. Overall, really enjoyed it because of its location and full hook ups. Total cost for 5 nites was C$215. We paid for 5 nights but stayed for 4 because we wanted to check out Golden. We had to be back home by a certain day so we cut Banff short. But definitely will return.

Stayed here two nights. Can’t beat the proximity to Banff and the facilities were very clean, but there is almost no privacy. We got there only to be told we were in a shared site, and could also see the people on the other side of us clearly with only a metre or so between. Bathrooms only have one shower per section (but it’s free). For the price I don’t think it’s worth it and wouldn’t stay again.

There is no “free” camping in Banff or Jasper national parks if you’re visiting for several days so this was our best bet.

Conveniently located to downtown Banff (we walked from one of the farthest campsites and it took about 40 minutes), good cell service with ATT (able to work/have zoom calls), great showers, and easy pull through sites. Also saw plenty of elk walking throughout the campground. This was our second stay and we would stay again.

Highly recommend taking the shuttle into Banff, especially if you have a dually during peak season.