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Helmet / Ochre Junction

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Discover backpacking routes in Kootenay National Park. Campground details, what to bring, reservations, regulations, etiquette and safety. (via site)

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Key facts

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches6

Facilities & details

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Fee
Reservationrequired
Capacity6
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Location

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Ochre Beds & Paint Pots TrailheadTrails & trailheads0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Ochre Spring Peak (2,771 m)Summits & peaks0.4 km · ~5 min walkDirections ↗
Paint Pots
Paint PotsAttractions0.5 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗
Drysdale NE4 (2,531 m)Summits & peaks0.7 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Marble Canyon Trailhead
Marble Canyon TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Marble Canyon surrounds Tokumm Creek just above its confluence with the Vermilion River, at the north end of Kootenay National Park in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia. South of the canyon on Highway 93 is Numa Falls on the Vermilion River. As described by Canadian Alpine Journal in 1913, "[Tokumm Creek] joins Vermilion River through a magnificent gorge, or box canyon, so narrow that at se

2.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Red Chairs
Red ChairsAttractions2.8 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Oke SE5.5 (2,822 m)Summits & peaks2.9 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Numa Falls
Numa FallsWaterfalls

Numa Falls is a waterfall of the Vermilion River located in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It is accessible via a short drive off the Banff–Windermere Highway 93 that connects Banff National Park and Radium Hot Springs. While not a large waterfall, it is easily accessible directly by the roadside, travelling south from Marble Canyon.

5 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Stanley Glacier TrailheadTrails & trailheads6.5 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Kootenay National Park
Kootenay National ParkParks & play

Национальный парк Кутеней — национальный парк Канады, расположенный на юго-востоке канадской провинции Британская Колумбия. Природное разнообразие отражает девиз парка «От кактусов к ледникам».

39.8 km · ~49 min driveDirections ↗
Yoho National Park
Yoho National ParkParks & play

Yoho National Park is a national park of Canada. It is located within the Rocky Mountains along the western slope of the Continental Divide of the Americas in southeastern British Columbia, bordered by Kootenay National Park to the south and Banff National Park to the east in Alberta. The park features a spectacular landscape of massive ice fields and mountain peaks, which rank among the highest i

74.9 km · ~66 min driveDirections ↗
Helmet Falls
Helmet FallsWaterfalls

Helmet Falls is a tiered waterfall located in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, Canada. With total height of 352 metres (1,155 ft), Helmet Falls is the 11th tallest confirmed waterfall in the Canadian Rockies, as well as one of the most significant waterfalls in British Columbia based on both height and volume.

91.3 km · ~240 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

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🚻 Toilets & showers

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Helmet / Ochre Junction?

Helmet / Ochre Junction charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Helmet / Ochre Junction?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

How many sites does Helmet / Ochre Junction have?

Helmet / Ochre Junction has around 6 pitches.

Who runs Helmet / Ochre Junction?

Helmet / Ochre Junction is operated by Parks Canada.

When is Helmet / Ochre Junction open?

Helmet / Ochre Junction is open year-round.

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