Do you need a permit to camp Moraine Lake?

Wilderness Permits are required for both day use and overnight stays from the Green Lakes/Soda Creek Trailhead and the Devils Lake/South Sisters Trailhead.

What is the best time to go to Moraine Lake?

October is the last month you can visit Moraine Lake until next year. Visitors who wish to see the fabulous lake and ten peaks should plan to arrive somewhere before October 13th. Around mid-October, Moraine Lake access road will close for the season.

Is Moraine Lake open right now?

Lake Louise Village and the Lake Louise Lakeshore are open year-round. The 13 km road to Moraine Lake opens on June 1 and closes the Tuesday after Canadian Thanksgiving in mid-October. Exact dates may vary depending on snow conditions.

Can you camp on South Sister summit?

Tips for Camping on South Sister Ascent can take from 3 ½ to 5 hours, descent from 2 ½ to 5 hours. Bring more water than you think you will need and water purification system. You will need a backpack, good sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, and cold weather clothes.

Can you sleep at Moraine Lake?

Note there is no camping at Moraine Lake, and you cannot sleep in your car overnight to ensure parking. Parks Canada does check the area to make sure these rules are being followed, and you could be subject to a fine if you break them. However, you can arrive as early as 4am to grab a spot.

Can you park overnight at Moraine Lake?

You cannot park overnight at Moraine Lake and sleep in your car to ensure a spot. Parks Canada does check for people sleeping in their cars and will issue fines.

Do you need a permit to summit South Sister?

Starting in the summer of 2021, you will need to purchase a limited entry permit to hike the South Sister Climber Trail and to park at the trailhead between the June 15 – October 15. There are 100 day use permits per day and they are available at www.recreation.gov.

Can you climb the Three Sisters?

“Climbing is banned on the Three Sisters as a mark of respect for Aboriginal cultural heritage and to protect it from erosion,” he said. “For Aboriginal people, the Three Sisters is a spiritual place of ancestors and a mythical site of legends and stories.