2026 Wabasso Campground contractor camping application

Wabasso Campground will reopen in June 2026 once the ground has thawed and water service is available (exact date to be confirmed). From June to October 12, 2026, campsites at Wabasso Campground will be available to contractors involved in rebuild-related construction activities.

The campground is only available to contractors and will remain closed to the public until further notice. Information on campgrounds in Jasper National Park is available on the tent and RV campsite website.

Wabasso Campground:

50 electrical sites, with fire pit. Maximum occupancy per site: 4 adults. Daily fees
79 unserviced sites, with fire pit. Maximum occupancy per site: 4 adults. Daily fees

The areas of the campground reopening for contractors will not have potable water and have limited amenities including:

Firewood
Dump station
Washrooms with non-potable water
No showers

Application

Applications launched on February 26, 2026. Contractors should apply at least five business days in advance of the arrival date to allow for applications to be processed. Applications are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.

*There are no limits on the length of stay for this program.

All Parks Canada regulations apply: National Park Regulations - Jasper National Park

You will be required to provide a copy of a current Letter of Employment or Job Offer, which must be on letterhead and state the job title, term of employment (eg. full-time, part-time, casual), temporary or permanent and number of hours per week. This will be needed to obtain an Eligible Residency Statutory Declaration in Jasper National Park. The form needs to be completed by yourself with all relevant information and is required to be signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths or Notary Public. Jasper National Park employs Commissioners of Oaths who can be found at the Parks office at the train station, and provide this service at no cost.

Information collected in this process is used for the administration of the Wabasso Campground contractor camping program. This information will be shared with the Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre (JRCC), which is jointly administered by Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper.

Please be aware that there may be more applicants than available sites. The Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre will verify all applications and may contact you for further details. Successful applications will be forwarded to Parks Canada for the booking process.

If you have questions about this application or program, you can contact us by emailing recoveryhousing@jasper-alberta.ca. Please refer to the name of this program [Wabasso Campground contractor camping program application] when you contact us.

Contractor details

Name and address of your contracting business

Full name

Phone number

For example: 111-222-3333

Email address

For example: name@example.com

Preferred method of contact

Phone call

Text

Address(es) where your contracting business will be conducting work in Jasper

Will you have a signed contractor agreement or business license before your arrival date?

Yes

If known, what are the names of all workers staying at the campground?

Camping details

How many campsites would be optimal for your contracting business?

Enter a number

If known, what would be the length of your stay at the campground?

Enter a number

What would be your preferred site? Only electrical and unserviced campsites are available

Electrical

Unserviced

No preference

If known, what type of camping unit will you have on the campsite?

For example: RV, trailer, 5th wheel, tent, etc

If known, what is the length of your camping unit?

For example: 24 ft

If known, what is the make, model, license plate/province of all vehicles and trailers to be on site?

Will you have pets on site?

Yes

Please note, all domestic animals must be kept on leash or in suitable confinement at all times. Pets are not to be left unattended on campsites or in vehicles.

Please be aware there may be more applicants than available sites. The Jasper Recovery Coordination Centre will verify all applications and may contact you for further details. Successful applications will be forwarded to Parks Canada for the booking process.

If you have questions about this application or the program, please contact us by emailing recoveryhousing@jasper-alberta.ca. Please refer to the name of this program [Wabasso Campground contractor camping program application] when you contact us.