Wilcox Creek Campground

Wilcox Creek Campground is a rustic frontcountry campground along the Icefields Parkway in Jasper National Park. About 127 km north of Lake Louise and 106 km south of Jasper, it works well for an overnight near the Columbia Icefield or a start to the Wilcox Pass hike. It is summer-only, so check the season dates before planning a night here. Campsites are best suited to motorhomes and trailers under 27 feet; larger rigs may find the loops tight.

This is a simple camp: there are no showers or electrical hookups, and cell service is weak or absent. The site has dry toilets, picnic tables, fire rings and cook shelters; campers also report drinking water and an RV sani station, though the water point can be awkward to use. There’s no food service, so bring your meals. Some sites open onto the mountain view, while others feel more tucked into the trees.

The nearby Wilcox Pass Trail climbs quickly from forest into open alpine meadows, with broad mountain views and frequent bighorn sheep. The route follows an old travel way used to get around impassable canyons along the Sunwapta River. If hiking is part of your stay, the trail access is a big reason to camp here.