Camping & Hiking · Alberta
Thompson Creek Campground
A basic Alberta provincial campground on Thompson Creek near the Banff National Park boundary, with big treed sites and friendly hosts. No power, no drinking water and no cell service.
What visitors say
Thompson Creek Campground is a quiet, rustic campground along a creek that winds into the forest, just outside the national parks along the David Thompson Highway corridor. Campers describe large, well-treed sites spaced so you're not on top of your neighbours, with flat pads that suit tents and RVs.
Reviewers consistently praise the camp hosts as friendly and helpful, whether sharing local information or lending a splitting axe to someone who forgot theirs. Toilets are clean pit toilets, and the grounds are well maintained. Several visitors say they prefer it to the busier national park campgrounds nearby, and it's good value.
It suits self-contained campers who want nature over services. There are reservable and first-come sites, and a few people found spots available even on a Saturday night. The first-come side is said to be more private. There's hiking in the area, including a steep climb to a viewpoint and a walk down to the river.
Come prepared: there's no electricity, no clean drinking water and no cell service or Wi-Fi. Bugs can be heavy, so bring plenty of repellent. Some sites are close to the highway, and traffic can be heard during the day, though it tapers off at night. One visitor noted the senior discount applies only to Albertans.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 145 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Thompson Creek Campground directly.