Welcome to
HI Rampart Creek
Wilderness Hostel
Access to this hostel may be affected by temporary highway closures due to snowfall. Our team is monitoring conditions daily and will contact affected guests directly.
HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park, Alberta
About halfway between Banff and Jasper, HI Rampart Creek is a true mountain escape surrounded by wilderness on all sides. In summer, it’s a hiker’s and climber’s paradise with trails right out the door and bolted sport-climbing routes just minutes away. In winter, the same dramatic peaks offer incredible ski touring and snowshoeing opportunities. After a day in the Rockies, gather around the campfire or cool off — or warm up — with a brisk dip in the nearby glacier-fed creek.
- The Weeping Wall, bolted climbing routes & trails nearby
- Relax by the fire
- Off-grid living: limited solar electricity, potable water provided, no showers or flush toilets.
Check-in: 17:00 - 22:00 (May to September) & 17:00 - 21:00 (October to April). Arrivals outside check-in times cannot be accommodated.
Check-out: 10:00
Winter tires are mandatory on the Icefields Parkway from Nov. 1st to April 1st.
A glimpse of the hostel
Rooms & Beds
Shared Rooms
6-Bed Room
Each cabin sleeps 6 people in bunks with lots of storage space, solar-powered lights and a heater to keep things cozy. Available in mixed-gender rooms only. Outhouse facilities are nearby.
Group Bookings
HI Rampart Creek welcomes groups of up to 24 looking for a rustic getaway with easy access to alpine adventures. The hostel offers propane heating, lighting and refrigeration along with a fully equipped kitchen where groups use purified water for cooking. There's also a common area and an outdoor fire pit.
What I love about Rampart Creek is the scenery. In my opinion, it is the most beautiful of the hostels and your jaw will drop if you step outside the hostel on a sunny day to look around you at the surrounding mountains.
Fantastic hostel experience steps from the highway. Dont miss the sauna, bonfire, and a chat with the entertaining caretaker!
We stayed for one night whilst cycling the Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Lake Louise. We didn't expect many facilities, but what there was surpassed our expectations.
HI Member Discounts
Tap into HI's huge network of discounts the moment you get your membership card. You can keep saving while you travel and long after you get back.
