Wabasso Campground Jasper National Park.

The Wabasso Campground is located in the Rocky Mountains on the Icefields Parkway 17km South of Jasper. There are 228 sites with picnic tables and fire pits, fire wood is available when purchasing a fire permit. The campground consists of 4 loops with water stations, flush toilets, power, sheltered camp kitchens with wood burning cook stoves, playground, garbage containers, recycling bins and a sani dump. This is Bear country, food and food related items must be stored properly. Some of the sites back onto the North Saskatchewan river with open views towards the valley. The forest here seems stressed or old with no new growth or saplings following behind. The pine beetle has also started to take it's toll on the local pine trees here. The campsites are all open to each other with little privacy. Beautiful Mount Edith Cavell is located close to here and offers several nice hikes. Wabasso campground makes a good base camp if you want to spend a few days exploring Jasper and the local area. Miette Hot Springs Pool, Sulphur Skyline Hike, Opal Hills Hike, Bald Hills Hike, Mount Edith Cavell Hike, Whistlers Mountain Hike, Maligne Canyon Hike, Horse Shoe Lake Hike and Athabasca Falls Hike are also located in this area.

See the official web site link below for fees, opening and closing dates.