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Campground · Alberta, Canada

Wapiti Campground

Jasper National Park

Wapiti is a Jasper National Park campground with 150 sites, minutes from the Jasper townsite. Summer sites have electrical service at 15, 30 and 50 amp, and 40 winter electrical sites are first come first served. Summer runs May 13 to October 28, and winter runs from October 28, 2026 to early May 2027, with the closing date still to be set.

Wapiti is a campground in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, with 150 sites. You book it ahead through Parks Canada Reservation Service.

Wapiti in Jasper National Park

How booking Wapiti works

Parks Canada takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Parks Canada Reservation Service. Parks Canada lists 150 sites.

Checked against the agency page on October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground
Sites
150 sites
Season
“Summer: May 13 to October 28 (reservable). Winter: October 28, 2026 to early May 2027, closing date TBD.”
Site types
Powered sites, 40 powered sites
Facilities
Shower use included in the campsite fee
Rules and limits
  • Fire pits at some summer sites
Getting there
  • Minutes away from the Jasper townsite

In an emergency, call 911. When the operator answers, say you are in the backcountry of Jasper National Park, have an emergency and need the Warden Service. With a satellite phone, call 1 780 852 3100. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.

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

Wapiti: questions

Do I need to book Wapiti ahead?

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

How many sites does Wapiti have?

Parks Canada lists 150 sites at Wapiti.

When is Wapiti open?

Parks Canada says: "Summer: May 13 to October 28 (reservable). Winter: October 28, 2026 to early May 2027, closing date TBD."

What is the emergency number at Jasper National Park?

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