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Tumbling Creek

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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

Pitches18

Facilities & details

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Fee
Reservationrequired
Capacity18
Backcountry

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

Paint Pots
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Ochre Beds & Paint Pots TrailheadTrails & trailheads2.2 km · ~3 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.

2.7 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
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

4.6 km · ~4 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».

37.6 km · ~46 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Gray S1 (3,008 m)
Mount Gray S1 (3,008 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Gray is a 2,886-metre (9,469-foot) mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park in the Vermilion Range, which is a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Tumbling Peak, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast. The mountain is part of what is known as the Rockwall which is an escarpment of the Vermilion Range. The Rockwall

74.4 km · ~158 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Gray (3,000 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Gray is a 2,886-metre (9,469-foot) mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park in the Vermilion Range, which is a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Tumbling Peak, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast. The mountain is part of what is known as the Rockwall which is an escarpment of the Vermilion Range. The Rockwall

79.4 km · ~219 min driveDirections ↗
Mount Drysdale (2,932 m)
Mount Drysdale (2,932 m)Summits & peaks

Mount Drysdale is a 2,932-metre (9,619-foot) mountain summit located on the western border of Kootenay National Park in the Vermilion Range, which is a sub-range of the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Rockwall Peak, 1.0 km (0.62 mi) to the west. The mountain is part of what is known as the Rockwall which is an escarpment of the Vermilion Range. The Rockwal

79.4 km · ~219 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.

89.1 km · ~237 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Tumbling Creek?

Tumbling Creek charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Tumbling Creek?

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

How many sites does Tumbling Creek have?

Tumbling Creek has around 18 pitches.

Who runs Tumbling Creek?

Tumbling Creek is operated by Parks Canada.

When is Tumbling Creek open?

Tumbling Creek is open year-round.

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