Switchback Backcountry Campsite
·Jasper, AB
Tent sitesOpen May–Oct
About
The Tonquin Valley is one of Canada’s premiere backcountry destinations, with impressive peaks, glaciers and scenic lakes. It’s also known for its variety of wildlife, which includes grizzly bears, black bears and caribou. The area has a reputation for muddiness and an abundance of mosquitoes. Late summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this trail.
Season
May 16 – Oct 31
Stay types
Tent
Amenities
Pit ToiletsFire pitPicnic TableFood Lockers
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewingBirdwatchingPicnickingNature ProgramsDay Hiking