Closure
Alerts
Banff National Park alerts
Current notices from official park sources.
Closure
Area Closure: Rundle Rock
Parks Canada lists Area Closure: Rundle Rock on the active Banff National Park bulletins page, with a posting date of July 7, 2026. Treat this as an active closure until Parks Canada removes or updates it. Official bulletin.Official detailsCaution
Seasonal Trail Restrictions: Lake Minnewanka Area
Parks Canada still lists seasonal trail restrictions in the Lake Minnewanka area. Visitors planning to hike or bike there should read the notice before going and check for any posted route limits or access changes. Official bulletin: Seasonal Trail Restrictions: Lake Minnewanka area. General closures page: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/fermetures-closuresOfficial detailsCaution
Restricted Activity: Sunshine Meadows, Citadel Pass, and Healy Pass Areas
Parks Canada still lists this restricted-activity bulletin for the Sunshine Meadows, Citadel Pass, and Healy Pass areas. Visitors should treat the area as restricted to official trails and check the bulletin before planning a trip: bulletin.Official detailsCaution
Wildlife Access Restrictions in Posted Areas
Parks Canada’s Banff closures pages still show wildlife-related temporary area closures and a temporary no-stopping zone as active. Visitors should check current postings before driving, stopping, or hiking in affected areas. Current closures page: Parks Canada Banff closures and restrictionsOfficial detailsCaution
Rampart Creek Campground: Hard-Sided Camping Only
Parks Canada still lists the Restricted Activity Order for Rampart Creek Campground: hard-sided camping only. Tents and other soft-sided shelters are not allowed. Official bulletin: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/bulletins/C3D580A2-4EFB-4100-A121-C47926A75CC0Official detailsClosure
Ink Pots Trail: Bridge Washed Out Beyond the Trail
Parks Canada still lists the Ink Pots Trail as open, but notes that the bridge is washed out past the Ink Pots toward Jo9 campground. Travel beyond the Ink Pots may not be possible; stay on the trail and expect wet, muddy sections. Official trail conditions: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/randonnee-hiking/etat-sentiers-trail-conditionsOfficial detailsCaution
