The best camping near Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site adventure.

Discover the historic Abbot Pass Refuge amid Canadian peaks.

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Golden Riverfront Campground

80 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents400 acres · Golden, BC

Golden Riverfront Campground, also known as Golden Riverside Campground or The Ranch RV Park & Campground, is a 400-acre property located in Golden, BC, offering easy access to six nearby national parks. The campground provides a variety of sites, including 56 RV sites with electrical service, water, back-in, and pull-through options, along with 38 tent sites and a few yurts. The convenience store on-site offers groceries, firewood, and camping supplies. Each site is spacious, well-maintained, and features picnic tables and fire pits. The campground’s communal areas include a playground, sports field, and unique pond fed by the Columbia River, allowing guests to appreciate the natural environment. Direct access to the Columbia River provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. The campground’s two-story event pavilion with a commercial kitchen is ideal for weddings, anniversaries, or parties with up to 200 guests. Group camping options are also available for families or friends. Golden Riverfront Campground offers exceptional amenities and services, making it the perfect destination for a memorable camping experience. Experience the natural beauty of British Columbia and book your stay at Golden Riverfront Campground today!

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Goonieland Glamping & Sauna Camp

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres · BC

Welcome to Goonieland. We are an off-grid Permaculture farm perched on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. We are conveniently located between Yoho and Glacier National Parks, 20 minutes from Golden BC. The sauna campground is in a meadow above our farm with epic mountain views and creeks nearby. The purpose of Goonieland is to learn, practice and teach permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and natural law, while moving towards sovereignty, intentional community, and ecosystem restoration. We open our land to our fellow freedom fighters and folks walking the road toward a regenerative future and self-responsibility. We have three family tenting sites and a glampervan with a shared wood-fired sauna! #1 Sauna Under the Stars Ample room for tents and small caravans/campers with mountain views and a shared wood-fired sauna. #2 The Glamper-Van: Our cozy glamper van has a cush bamboo mattress, laminate flooring, wood paneling, mood lighting, charging ports, and a cubic mini wood stove! A hammock, fire pit, and shared 4-person wood-fired sauna await you. As our property is accessed from the Trans-Canada Highway you will be asked to review detailed instructions on how to best approach and leave the property.

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Canadian Rockies Retreat

8 sites · RVs, Tents150 acres · BC

Experience true seclusion in a remote, picturesque setting. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy a private, nature-filled retreat in the Canadian Rockies. With access to a creek, 3 waterfalls and a surrounding forest, this is the perfect place to escape the busyness of city life. Spend your days exploring the waterfalls and the iconic Blaeberry River! Follow the Waterfall signs to get to the first waterfall then go up the canyon to see the other ones. The Blaeberry River offers gentler rafting and paddling opportunities. There are also SUP, kayak and canoe guided tours and rentals nearby. There’s plenty of hiking, fishing, paddling and biking to enjoy. We have 3 different listings available an off-grid cabin, 2 yurts or a tent site with 3 different campsites available. We look forward to hosting you!

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Secluded River Front Property

6 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · East Kootenay G, BC

Learn more about this land:Our campsite is located along the beautiful Spillimacheen River which originates just east of Glacier National Park.This property is secluded and surrounded by crown land. It’s the perfect property to disconnect and reconnect, with limited cell service this allows you to turn off and just enjoy being outside in nature.Campers can choose where to park along a large cleared area. There are designated campfire locations and an outhouse. From the property, you can Kayak down the river, please Google and research before launching as there are a lot of writes ups and kayaking websites that feature the Spillimacheen River.Nature trails for hiking and walking right off the property. There is a well renowned natural rock wall for climbers 3km down the road, there are also a lot of websites that feature these rock walls.Within a half an hour drive you have two easy hikes in waterfalls (the Lower Bugaboo Falls and the Brisco Falls).Spillimacheen has a cafe and also a local market store that is full of delicious treats, beer and wine. The wetlands offer endless bird watching and beautiful mountain views.

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Golden GunnyWolf Getaway

1 site · RV, Tent40 acres · BC

Our family owns 40 acres of land in the forest set a ways back from the main road. We have a family home here as well as lots of land to explore and enjoy. There are trails into the neighbouring properties (however some are a bit wild and overgrown). We're close to many things such as the Skybridge, the Wolf Sanctuary, the beautiful rivers and waterfalls down in the Blaeberry, the lakes around the area and up the ski hill. There is lots of whitewater rafting, mountain biking and paragliding in the summer. In the winter it's an amazing backcountry skiing area or go up the Kicking Horse Mountain resort. Our site is private and secluded. Further down the road is our house where we are doing lots of building and construction so mind the mess if you do go for a wander.

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Ananda Desa

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Brisco, BC

Secluded space of grass and trees Home sweet home This individual campsite is easily accessed from highway 93/94 2 minutes from Brisco general store Gateway to the Bugaboo provincial Park Water available (non portable) Guests enjoy, hiking, mountain biking, Hot springs, Columbia River, exploring Banff national Park, bird watching, being Alive

The best camping near Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site guide

Overview

About

Stand on the narrow pass and catch your breath - only to lose it to the spectacular view. Rugged Canadian Rocky Mountains, brilliant white glaciers and a lone rocky hut. It’s a daunting route past pristine lakes and up treacherous scree slopes or a technical mountaineering route with glacier travel, but a visit to the Abbot Pass Alpine Hut is a must for mountaineers and a triumph for hikers. Built by Swiss-born mountain guides using stone from the surrounding mountains in 1922, the rustic hut is your home for the night. Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site is administered by Parks Canada and operated by the Alpine Club of Canada.

When to go

The best time to visit Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin National Historic Site is during the summer months when the weather is most stable for mountaineering. Winter and early spring can pose significant avalanche risks, making the site less accessible and more dangerous for visitors.

Know before you go

Ensure you are fully prepared for high-altitude mountaineering and have the necessary equipment, including a helmet.
Be aware that the Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin has been removed; climbers must be self-sufficient and pack out all waste.
Check for any area closures or safety advisories before your trip.
Visitors should be experienced in alpine terrain and familiar with leave-no-trace principles.
For more information and updates, visit the Parks Canada official website or contact Yoho National Park directly.