Amethyst Campground

Alberta

Amethyst Campground

Alberta

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About this campsite

Backcountry campground near Amethyst Lake in Jasper National Park's Tonquin Valley, offering tent pads, food lockers, tables and toilets for hikers.

Amethyst Campground is a backcountry site managed by Parks Canada in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Located in a grove of fir trees near Amethyst Lake in the Tonquin Valley, the campground provides tent pads, food lockers, picnic tables and toilets. The site is accessible via multi-day hiking trails and serves as a base for exploring the dramatic Ramparts and surrounding wilderness. Camping is permitted in designated areas only, and a national park entry fee applies. Contact Parks Canada for current status and reservation information.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Location

Amethyst Campground•AB

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Common questions about Amethyst Campground

Is Amethyst Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Amethyst Campground in AB is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: backcountry and toilets.

What facilities does Amethyst Campground have?

Amethyst Campground has backcountry and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Amethyst Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Amethyst Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Amethyst Campground?

Amethyst Campground sits in AB. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Amethyst Campground

Facilities recorded for Amethyst Campground
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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