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Backcountry campground · British Columbia, Canada

Kicking Horse Campground

E.C. Manning Park

Kicking Horse Campground is a backcountry campground in E.C. Manning Park with 15 tent sites. It needs a reservation in peak season, and a camping permit outside peak season.

Kicking Horse Campground is a backcountry campground in E.C. Manning Park, British Columbia, Canada, with 15 sites. You book it ahead through BC Parks reservations.

How booking Kicking Horse Campground works

BC Parks takes the bookings for this backcountry campground. Booking system: BC Parks reservations. BC Parks lists 15 sites.

Checked against the agency page on October 31, 2026.

At a glance

Type
Backcountry campground
Sites
15 sites
Season
“Three backcountry campgrounds in E.C. Manning Park require reservations in peak season.”
Site types
15 tent sites
Fees (CAD)
  • Adult, 16 and over: $5 per night
  • Youth, 6 to 15: $5 per night
  • Child under 6: free

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

Getting there
  • Reservations in peak season; permit needed off-season
Booked through
BC Parks reservations

In an emergency, call 911.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Kicking Horse Campground yet. Book it with BC Parks.

Kicking Horse Campground: questions

Do I need to book Kicking Horse Campground ahead?

Yes. Kicking Horse Campground is booked online through BC Parks reservations, run by BC Parks.

How many sites does Kicking Horse Campground have?

BC Parks lists 15 sites at Kicking Horse Campground.

How much does Kicking Horse Campground cost?

BC Parks lists: Adult, 16 and over $5 CAD per night; Youth, 6 to 15 $5 CAD per night; Child under 6 free.

When is Kicking Horse Campground open?

BC Parks says: "Three backcountry campgrounds in E.C. Manning Park require reservations in peak season."

What is the emergency number at E.C. Manning Park?

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