Landmark
Healy Pass trailhead (Sunshine Village parking lot)
KM 0 · ≈1,699 m (5,574 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Egypt Lake Backcountry Camping Permit
Banff National Park · Alberta, Canada
Backcountry campground at Egypt Lake (E13), 12.4 km one way from the Sunshine Village parking lot over Healy Pass. A backcountry permit is mandatory for every overnight trip in Banff.
Get an alert when any night of your Egypt Lake itinerary opens.
How booking the Egypt Lake works
Egypt Lake Backcountry Camping: Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
Egypt Lake elevation profile
Landmark
Healy Pass trailhead (Sunshine Village parking lot)
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 12.4 km (7.7 mi)
0 km Healy Pass trailhead (Sunshine Village parking lot)12.4 km Egypt Lake Campground (E13)
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈1,699 m (5,574 ft)
Egypt Lake landmarks
Map of the Egypt Lake Backcountry Camping, Healy Pass trailhead (Sunshine Village parking lot) to Egypt Lake Campground (E13)
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How to get an Egypt Lake permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Group size
- Up to 10 people
- Distance
- 24.8 km (15.4 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Egypt Lake on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check reservation.pc.gc.ca and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
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.
How much an Egypt Lake permit costs
Egypt Lake permit fee: CA$15.00 per person per night; reservation fee CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone, per stay.
Egypt Lake FAQ
How do I book Egypt Lake backcountry camping?
Reserve the Egypt Lake campground (E13) on the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca. A backcountry permit is mandatory for any overnight stay.
When does Egypt Lake backcountry camping reservation open?
Banff, Kootenay and Yoho backcountry camping launch together. In 2026 that was Monday, January 26 at 8 am Mountain time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How far is Egypt Lake from the trailhead?
12.4 km (7.7 mi) one way from the Sunshine Village parking lot, via Healy Pass.
How much is Egypt Lake camping?
CA$15.00 per person per night, plus a CA$11.50 online reservation fee (CA$13.50 by phone) per stay.
Can I get an Egypt Lake reservation if it is full?
Campsite nights from a cancellation go back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.