Portal Campground

Key facts

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Facilities & details

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Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Portal Campground.

• At 1979 m, nights can be cold even in summer — bring warm layers.
• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.

Location

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Aquila Mountain (2,825 m)Summits & peaks

Aquila Mountain is a 2,840-metre (9,320-foot) mountain summit located in the Athabasca River valley of Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Aquila Mountain was so named on account of eagles in the area, aquila meaning "eagle" in Latin. The mountain's name was officially adopted on March 5, 1935 when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. Precipitation runo

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

Chak Peak (2,774 m)Summits & peaks

Chak Peak is a 2,775-metre (9,104-foot) mountain summit located in the Athabasca River valley of Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Chak is a name derived from the Stoney language meaning "eagle". Precipitation runoff from Chak Peak drains into Portal Creek and Astoria River which are both tributaries of the Athabasca River.

4.1 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗

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Astoria TrailheadTrails & trailheads4.3 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗

Edith Cavell PondAttractions6.2 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

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Edge ofAttractions20 km · ~33 min driveDirections ↗

Peveril Peak (2,679 m)Summits & peaks

Peveril Peak is a 2,686-metre (8,812-foot) mountain summit located in Alberta, Canada.

25.3 km · ~48 min driveDirections ↗

Jasper National ParkParks & play

national park in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada

25.9 km · ~51 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Best time to visit

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Good to know

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