Khart
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My wife and I plan on pulling our 33’ TT into the Canadian Rockies this August. We will be spending about a week between Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Would it be wise to stay at the Lake Louise Trailer CG and do day visits North and South from there or split our time staying in CG both South and North. Which are the better CG to stay at. I am thinking that making CG reservations soon would be wise. Any suggestion on parks and sites that we should put on our must see list while we are there.
Thanks for your help.
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cruiserjs
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Yes - reservations for Banff (Tunnel Mountain) Lake Louise CG and Jasper area cgs are pretty necessary in August. WE prefer to skip the Banff cgs and base at Lake Louise CG. From there it is easy day trips back to enjoy the scenery between there and Banff town - use highway 1A for best scenery and best chance for wildlife - and west into Yoho N.P. for especially Emerald Lake and Takkakkaw Falls etc.
On highway 1A - take the walk up Johnson's Canyon and have apiece of pie in the coffee shop - best in the Park!
Lots of day hikes in that area.
On the Icefields Parkway (L. Louise to Jasper) go into Bow Lake and explore Nim-Ti-Jah Laodge for some local history. Also don't miss Peyto Lake overlook at the top of Bow Summit. Many more sights to stop and enjoy along that Parkway!
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We also stayed at the Lake Louise campgroung and used it as a base camp. Worked great. Showers aren't the best but the Dump station is the largest i've ever seen. We arrived at the time for our reservation to begin and waited about 45 mins to get to check in the process seemed a bit flawed. Anyway beautiful location and the dolly varden fishing was fun right from the campground.
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Khart
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Thanks to Cruiserjs and cacutlers for you help.
I think we will plan to stay at the Lake Louise "Trailer" Camp Ground for five nights and do day trips from there. Are we close enough to Jasper to make that area from Lake Louise on our day trips or should we plan on pulling the TT up there and spending a couple of nights?
I appreciate your helping up plan our trip. Thanks
Khart
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From Lake Louise to Jasper is about 230km (144miles) along the Parkway. Around Jasper end, there are areas worth exploring also. You might want to spend a couple of nites. Again, reserve at Jasper NP. Biggest CG is Whistler.
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Definitely NOT close enough to Jasper. The Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the world. You won't average more than 50mph on it --- could be less depending on traffic --- it twists and turns and people are coming on/off for cg's and trailheads.
We've been hiking and traveling to this area for 30+ years and will be in Banff for 14 days and Jasper for 8 for this August too.
If you're going to reserve, reserve NOW! I made reservations the first day(s) I could for both locations. They will be filled in another couple of weeks (as far as reservations). August is the premier month --- bugs are gone (mostly), snow is melted from trails.
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Khart
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Thank you – After reading your information my wife and I revised our plans and now plan to spend six nights at Lake Louise followed by four at Whistlers CG in Jasper. How accessible is diesel fuel in Banff and Jasper areas?
Thanks again
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Alan_W
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We are going in June and I scheduled 4 nights in Jasper, 7 at Lake Louise and 3 nights in the Kananaskis area. Good luck on your trip, it's a beautiful place.
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I had no trouble finding diesel fuel last fall in either town, but it'll probably be easier to fill up when you're out and about with just the truck. I don't recall seeing too many spots that were trailer friendly. In fact i recall using a Petrocan in Banff that was fun even just with an extended cab long box. 
Have a great trip.
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Khart - the fuel stops at Lake Louise - you will see them on the way to the camp ground - are accessible, just busy!. Those in Banff town are tough with a trailer. OK just for the truck. If you decide to visit Yoho and/or Kootenay Parks - fill up first. prices are bad in AB but horrendous in BC.
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