Wapiti Campground — Hotel in Municipality of Jasper

I felt a wave of sadness wash over me as I took in the sight of the charred trees and scarred landscape left behind by last year’s devastating fire. However, amidst the desolation, there was a glimmer of hope—Jasper, Alberta stood resilient, showing signs of recovery as new life began to sprout from the ashes. It was truly heartwarming to witness the healing process and the gradual return of nature.

My stay at the campground was nothing short of delightful. The receptionist greeted us with a warm smile, exuding a friendly and helpful spirit that set the tone for our visit. We were nestled in FF23, conveniently located near the shimmering lakeshore. Falling asleep to the gentle murmur of water lapping against the shore was incredibly soothing, creating an atmosphere of tranquility that wrapped around us like a warm blanket.

The facilities were impressively close and remarkably clean, adding to our sense of comfort. However, I learned an important lesson about respecting the delicate ecosystem—we mistakenly pitched our tent in the vegetation area, only to be gently reminded in a friendly note to relocate to the gravel designated for camping. Although we had planned to move, we ended up staying put for the night since we had arrived late after exploring the area.

The campground maintained a peaceful ambiance, with quiet hours from 7 AM to 11 PM, ensuring restful nights. Thankfully, our spot was a bit removed from the road, so we enjoyed blissful silence, uninterrupted by the sounds of traffic. The staff members went above and beyond to ensure our stay was both safe and enjoyable, making it a truly memorable experience amidst the beauty of the...

It was a very nice view, mountains on either side of us. The website is accurate, there are a lot less trees after they had to cut a bunch down due to the mountain pine beetle destroyed half the trees. There are still a lot more that are half dead or dying that haven't been cut down yet but they can't chop them all at once or everything internet forests will likely die without trees. It was barren and sad. The camp is well equipped and the washrooms were great. There is a common picnic area near the river that is beautiful with tables and fire pits. The river is not a place to swim in, if you've never seen it there you wouldn't know, so skip the floaty toys and swimsuits. This is a rapid, no idea what level, but it was moving fast. Almost no bugs, there was a warning about a couple very persistent beats that had taken a liking to people food in the area so check the updates needle you come. tent sites are small! You are supposed to pitch on the sectioned off area near the barrel fire pits but it's gravel. I couldn't get a tent stake more than a couple inches deep, I suggest moving your tent over to a grassy area near the single car spot on your site. Watch for tree stumps and other people's old tent pegs as tripping hazards. I would stay here again but invest in much thicker ground sheets, and bring a smaller...

Well, despite my previous review of this campground from last year, we still returned for our annual May camping trip in Jasper. The first come first served campgrounds are not open yet, so we had Wapiti and Whistlers to choose from. If you scope it out in advance, there are still a few quite nice spots available on the outskirts for tents or trailers with some tree cover in both campgrounds. Only a few with trees. Most have nice mountain views and neighbour views. The surrounding Jasper area has had more extensive tree removal compared to last year. ||An elk walked across the creek and right through our site and several were seen on several occasions in the open areas of the campground. This is still a cool part of camping here. 3 bears seen near town. Deer, elk and sheep abundant. ||We hiked Opal Hills by Maligne Lake and there was still lots of snow, but we went in early am and it was crusted over so you could manage fine with cleats. Steep and in the trees most of the way. We didn't do the loop due to avalanche, instead we went up to the lake lookout point 650m total elevation gain and back the same way. Lots of moose tracks, also possibly wolf tracks as there are no dogs allowed (much larger than coyote prints.) Spectacular views on a clear day. No one else...