Johnston Canyon Campground sits within the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, nestled along the scenic Bow Valley Parkway amid towering spruce and fir forest. The campground serves as a prime base camp for one of the Canadian Rockies' most celebrated hikes — the Johnston Canyon Trail — which winds through a dramatic limestone gorge to the Lower Falls (1.1 km), Upper Falls (2.7 km), and the turquoise Inkpots mineral springs (6 km). Campers are surrounded by exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities along the Bow Valley Parkway, with frequent sightings of elk, deer, and bears. The campground offers a solid range of amenities including water hookups, washrooms with showers, fire grills, firewood, picnic tables, a dump station, laundry facilities, and a playground, making it well suited for families and RV travellers alike. Pets are welcome. Castle Mountain and the historic Banff townsite — with its shops, restaurants, and hot springs — are both within easy driving distance. Whether exploring the canyon at sunrise or stargazing under dark Alberta skies, Johnston Canyon Campground delivers an immersive national park experience in one of Canada's most iconic mountain landscapes. Reservations are available through Parks Canada.