Townsite Campground
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
Waterton Park, commonly referred to as Waterton, is a hamlet in southwestern Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 4 Waterton (Waterton Lakes National Park). It is located at the southwestern terminus of Highway 5, approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi) west of the Town of Cardston and 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of the Town of Pincher Creek. This hamlet is north of Glacier National Park in

waterfall in Alberta, Canada


Bertha Peak is a 2,454-metre (8,051-foot) mountain summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated behind the Waterton townsite. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Alderson, 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest. Bertha Lake lies at the southern foot of the peak, with Mount Richards on the opposite side of the lake. Mount Crandell lies to the nor


waterfall in Alberta, Canada
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Bertha Peak is a 2,454-metre (8,051-foot) mountain summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated behind the Waterton townsite. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Alderson, 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest. Bertha Lake lies at the southern foot of the peak, with Mount Richards on the opposite side of the lake. Mount Crandell lies to the nor

Vimy Peak is a 2,385-metre (7,825-foot) summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is set along the east shore of Waterton Lake on the opposite side from Waterton Park townsite. It is situated 5.4 km (3.4 mi) west of Sofa Mountain, and the nearest higher neighbor is Arras Peak, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast. Vimy Peak anchors the northern end
Mount Crandell is a 2,381-metre (7,812-foot) mountain summit located in Waterton Lakes National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated immediately north of the Waterton townsite. Its nearest higher peak is Bertha Peak, 2.94 km (1.83 mi) to the south-southwest.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Rocky Mountain Foodmart
⛽ Fuel
- Pat's
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Taco Bar
- Windflower Corner Coffee
Subway
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Pit Toilet
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Waterton Recreation Center
- Waterton Lakes Golf Course
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
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How much does it cost to camp at Townsite Campground?
Townsite Campground charges a camping fee.
When is Townsite Campground open?
Townsite Campground is open May to September.
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