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Campground · Alberta, Canada

Silverhorn Creek Campground

Banff National Park

Silverhorn Creek in Banff National Park has 45 unpowered sites, all by reservation only. Facilities are outhouse toilets, solar treated drinking water and fire pits. It is open May 28 to September 27.

Silverhorn Creek is a campground in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, with 45 sites. You book it ahead through Parks Canada Reservation Service.

How booking Silverhorn Creek works

Parks Canada takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Parks Canada Reservation Service. Parks Canada lists 45 sites.

Checked against the agency page on October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground
Sites
45 sites
Season
“Reservable and operational May 28 to September 27 (camping page table).”
Site types
Unpowered sites
Fees (CAD)
  • Silverhorn Creek - Primitive: $22 Per night

As Parks Canada states them on 2026-10-31. Check the Parks Canada page before you book.

Facilities
Outhouse toilets, not flush, Solar treated potable water
Rules and limits
  • Fire pits

In an emergency, call 911. When the operator answers, say you are in the backcountry of Banff National Park, have an emergency and need the Warden Service. With a satellite phone, call 1 403 762 4506. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Silverhorn Creek yet. Book it with Parks Canada.

Silverhorn Creek: questions

Do I need to book Silverhorn Creek ahead?

Yes. Silverhorn Creek is booked online through Parks Canada Reservation Service, run by Parks Canada.

How many sites does Silverhorn Creek have?

Parks Canada lists 45 sites at Silverhorn Creek.

How much does Silverhorn Creek cost?

Parks Canada lists: Silverhorn Creek - Primitive $22 CAD Per night.

When is Silverhorn Creek open?

Parks Canada says: "Reservable and operational May 28 to September 27 (camping page table)."

What is the emergency number at Banff National Park?

In Canada, call 911 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.