Campground · British Columbia, Canada
Illecillewaet Campground
Glacier National Park
Illecillewaet is a Glacier National Park campground 3 km west of the summit of Rogers Pass, with 60 unserviced trailer and tent sites. It has flush toilets and potable water but no showers or electricity, and campfires need a fire permit. The 2026 operating dates are June 19 to October 12.
Illecillewaet is a campground in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada, with 60 sites. You book it ahead through Parks Canada Reservation Service.
How booking Illecillewaet works
Parks Canada takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: Parks Canada Reservation Service. Parks Canada lists 60 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 60 sites
- Season
- “Operating dates (2026): June 19 to October 12 (nights). Reservations June 19 to September 19; 50% first come first served.”
- Site types
- Unpowered sites
- Fees (CAD)
- Illecillewaet - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only: $26.75 Per night (One Night)
As Parks Canada states them on 2026-10-31. Check the Parks Canada page before you book.
- Facilities
- Flush toilets, Potable water, Kitchen shelters and food lockers
- Rules and limits
- No showers
- Campfires with fire permit
- No electricity
- No barrier-free sites or washrooms
- No sani dump; nearest in Revelstoke or Golden
- Dogs welcome, leashed at all times
- Getting there
- 3 km west of the summit of Rogers Pass
- Booked through
- Parks Canada Reservation Service
In an emergency, call Parks Canada dispatch at 1 780 852 3100, from a cell phone or a satellite phone. Cell phones are not always reliable in the backcountry.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Illecillewaet yet. Book it with Parks Canada.
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Illecillewaet: questions
Do I need to book Illecillewaet ahead?
Yes. Illecillewaet is booked online through Parks Canada Reservation Service, run by Parks Canada.
How many sites does Illecillewaet have?
Parks Canada lists 60 sites at Illecillewaet.
How much does Illecillewaet cost?
Parks Canada lists: Illecillewaet - Unserviced with washroom building having toilets only $26.75 CAD Per night (One Night).
When is Illecillewaet open?
Parks Canada says: "Operating dates (2026): June 19 to October 12 (nights). Reservations June 19 to September 19; 50% first come first served."
What is the emergency number at Glacier National Park?
In Canada, call 911 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.