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Lake Louise Overflow Camping

Trans-Canada Highway, Alberta T0L Canada

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  • Pet Friendly
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10 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.6 Access
4.1 Location
4.2 Cleanliness
2.9 Site Quality
2.8 Noise

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Verizon 4G

Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on August 09, 2023

AT&T 4G

Confirmed by 4 users | Last reported on July 09, 2022
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Campendium

August 09, 2017
Rated

We had 1 day in banff / lake louise on what happened to be a canadian long weekend. Thus no campsites available. I had read about the overflow campground but the Tourist office said on the phone it was "overflowing". We spent day in banff (parking our massive beast next to the train station) and then took a gamble and drove up to Lake Louise to spend the night. We arrived around 4pm at the overflow which was only 1/2 full. We paid our $10, detached the truck and drove to lake louise. A free shuttle leaves from the parking lot but we opted to drive. Right call! The bus line coming back was at least a 1 hour wait. Crowds were starting to leave lake louise by now, so we lucked out with a parking spot close to the entrance. After a 1 hour hike to the tea house, we had a delish dinner at Deer lodge and drove back to a now full overflow. We met a few of the neighbors, had a few cocktails and went to bed. No train or street noise. Bathrooms available. We were up and out early without issue.

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Nightly Rate: $10.00

Days Stayed: 1

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5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
5 Noise

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AT&T 4G

  • 165 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
May 18, 2019
Rated

Arrived on the Friday of the May long weekend around 4pm. Overflow campground was open and available even though the Lake Louise Trailer campground still had plenty of space, probably due to cold, rainy weather. There is an attendant to direct vehicles and answer questions. Payment of $10.80 is by iron ranger and you can pay by credit card by writing your credit card info on a sheet of paper provided. There is a garbage dumpster and recycling plus pit toilets available.

Located right beside Hwy 1 but the parking area is behind a small hill with trees - we parked in the back corner and the hill did a good job blocking the highway noise. Great affordable base to explore Lake Louise and Lake Moraine areas. There is a large parking area adjacent and south of the overflow camp for car parking for people taking the shuttle to Lake Louise. The parking areas at Lake Louise fill up in peak times so the shuttle is a good option. Dogs are not allowed on the shuttle though they are allowed on some trails by Lake Louise. If you go early enough or later in the day, you can drive yourself and park if you want to walk your pooch.

Generator hours are pretty tight - 9am - 10:30am and 5pm - 7pm. Since it is dry camping, you can expect some people with be running their genny's during this time frame. Cell service was okay, better with a booster. The towers seemed to get bogged down somewhat at peak times.

No dump station but there is a huge dump station at the Lake Louise Trailer Campground. It is inside the gate so you need to ask permission.

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roadtripper8069702 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: -

5 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
2 Site Quality
2 Noise

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Verizon 4G

AT&T 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

July 23, 2019
Rated

Only good place if you need to detach a trailer or park your mh and use your toad or transit to explore nearby. It is just a gravel parking lot and units are just jammed packed like a sardines. Not a good place to stay for just an overnight.

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3 Access
3 Location
2 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
1 Noise
  • 13 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
September 29, 2019
Rated

Cheap spot to sleep overnight just outside Lake Louise. Bathroom in the main shuttle/parking lot. Nothing fancy, but it exactly what it claims to be... A dirt parking lot where you can sleep overnight for waaaaaayyy less than a campground or hotel in lake Louise or Banff.

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roadtripper5560031 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: -

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
3 Noise
  • 6 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
September 20, 2020
Rated

We stayed here for 1 night. It was fairly empty when we arrived early afternoon but was full by morning.
Cell service was 1-2 bars LTE without Weboost (Speed test not able to be ran)and full LTE speeds 25 down, 5 up with booster.

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roadtripper826790 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $0.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: -

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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AT&T 4G

  • 8 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 09, 2022
Rated

Just one gravel and one paved overflow parking area off Highway 1 near Lake Louise. Toilet and dumpster. Noise from Highway 1. Units pack in pretty close. No fires. Good spot if you have no luck finding a camp site near Banff or Lake Louise. Cell coverage ok with Rogers/ATT. 2 and 3 bars.

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Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 0

5 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
2 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

AT&T 4G

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Yellowcake

  • 12 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 23, 2022
Rated

I stayed here on June 1st. For convenience, cleanliness and location, I rated 4 stars. A big open parking lot with a vault toilet and trash bin. You used to be able to take the shuttle bus from the parking lot connected to this lot, but they have turned that area into a boat inspection station. If you want to take a shuttle to downtown Lake Louise and don't want to haul your trailer (there is very limited parking downtown), you have to go further south down the highway to the Ski Resort. They have parking for maybe 20 RV's along one side road (only for the day, no overnight). The shuttle is $8 to downtown (and if the driver allows, you may take small dogs inside a carrier (I have a shoulder bag for my 15 lb Cavalier King Charles). It worked out well for me, I did the day parking, took the dog with me to walk around Lake Louise and eat lunch. Then drove back down the road a few miles and spent the night in the overflow lot. I was the only one there until about 10pm when another camper pulled in and a couple car campers showed up. Quiet - even though close to the highway. All dollars paid were CA$.

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Yellowcake would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: -

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Verizon 4G

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
December 12, 2022
Rated

In the winter, the overflow lot is closed, and there are "No overnight parking" signs posted. The Parks staff are directing campers to the hard-sided campground near the village for $29 a night.

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roadtripper884533 would stay here again
4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
4 Noise
  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
January 27, 2023
Rated

It’s a good alternative if everything else is full… but best for just overnights

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roadtripper228654 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 3

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4 Access
3 Location
2 Cleanliness
2 Site Quality
2 Noise
  • 116 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
August 09, 2023
Rated

We don't do reservations as we can always find a place to park for the night. We didn't realize how many people were in the Lake Louise area, until we wanted a place to camp. We ended up at the overflow lot for our first night in the area. It's not pretty, it;s a big gravel lot. The down side is the lot sits close to Hwy ! which carries alot of truck traffic at night. You are about two miles from Lake Louise.

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Nightly Rate: $11.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: -

5 Access
2 Location
5 Cleanliness
2 Site Quality
1 Noise

Cell Coverage Rating

Verizon 4G

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Lake Louise Overflow Camping

Trans-Canada Highway
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T0L Canada
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