Landmark
Astoria trailhead
KM 0 · 1,730 m (5,676 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Tonquin Valley Backcountry Permit
Jasper National Park · Alberta, Canada
Seven backcountry campgrounds (44 sites) in the Tonquin Valley, on a 43.1 km horseshoe route between the Portal and Astoria trailheads. All access is prohibited from November 1 through May 15.
Get an alert when any night of your Tonquin Valley itinerary opens.
How booking the Tonquin Valley works
Tonquin Valley Backcountry: Jasper 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.
Tonquin Valley elevation profile
Landmark
Astoria trailhead
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 43.1 km (26.8 mi)
0 km Astoria trailhead43.1 km Portal trailhead
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- 1,730 m (5,676 ft)
Tonquin Valley landmarks
Map of the Tonquin Valley Backcountry, Astoria trailhead to Portal trailhead
9 of 9 places in this section
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How to get a Tonquin Valley permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
- Distance
- 43.1 km (26.8 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 Tonquin Valley 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 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.
How much a Tonquin Valley permit costs
Tonquin Valley permit fee: CA$15.00 per person per night; reservation fee CA$11.50 online or CA$13.50 by phone, per stay.
Tonquin Valley FAQ
How do I book Tonquin Valley camping?
Reserve each campground night on the Parks Canada Reservation Service at reservation.pc.gc.ca, or call 1-877-737-3783. A backcountry permit is mandatory for all overnight trips.
When do Tonquin Valley reservations open?
Jasper backcountry camping has one launch. In 2026 it was Wednesday, January 28 at 8 am Mountain time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How many campgrounds are in the Tonquin Valley?
Seven, with 44 sites in all. Amethyst is the most centrally located and most popular.
Is the Astoria trailhead open?
Not in 2026. Parks Canada closed Cavell Road and the Astoria trailhead for the season, and the valley was reached through the Portal trailhead. Check the page for the year you go.
Can I get a Tonquin Valley 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.