Kicking Horse Campground - Yoho National Park

This Parks Canada campground offers a rustic and immersive wilderness experience right within Yoho National Park, along the Kicking Horse River. While not a lodge, it provides direct access to nature where campers frequently encounter deer, elk, and various birdlife, with opportunities for bear sightings in the surrounding areas.

Location
Yoho National Park, Canadian Rockies, Canada, North America
Type
budget_camp
Coordinates
51.408000, -116.489000
Price range
budget
Best season
June to September
Website
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/activ/camping/kickinghorse
Activities
budget_camp
Child-friendly
Yes
Tank Filling
budget

PlnrScore: 26/100

Best Time to Visit Kicking Horse Campground

The best months to visit Kicking Horse Campground are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Poor, temperature -7.43°C, rainfall 46.3mm, sunshine 4.4 hrs, humidity 81.5%
  • February: Poor, temperature -7.27°C, rainfall 63.5mm, sunshine 6 hrs, humidity 76.9%
  • March: Good, temperature -3.89°C, rainfall 47mm, sunshine 8.6 hrs, humidity 72.1%
  • April: Good, temperature 0.27°C, rainfall 45.5mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 67.5%
  • May: Good, temperature 7.07°C, rainfall 66.1mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 68.9%
  • June: Good, temperature 11.27°C, rainfall 95.1mm, sunshine 12.3 hrs, humidity 71.3%
  • July: Good, temperature 17.52°C, rainfall 69.4mm, sunshine 14.3 hrs, humidity 61.8%
  • August: Good, temperature 16.45°C, rainfall 66.1mm, sunshine 11.9 hrs, humidity 65.2%
  • September: Good, temperature 11.77°C, rainfall 58.2mm, sunshine 10.2 hrs, humidity 71.6%
  • October: Poor, temperature 3.27°C, rainfall 77.6mm, sunshine 6.8 hrs, humidity 81%
  • November: Poor, temperature -5.4°C, rainfall 70.7mm, sunshine 4.7 hrs, humidity 83.3%
  • December: Poor, temperature -8.24°C, rainfall 61.7mm, sunshine 3.6 hrs, humidity 82.6%

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