Goldencampground
Nestled in the heart of six majestic Canadian national parks and along the breathtaking Kicking Horse River, Golden Municipal Campground has set the standard on endless outdoor recreation. Newly announced as a year-round adventure playground, it provides visitors with an assortment of both summer and winter activities to enjoy, from hiking and biking to snowshoeing and dog sledding. Travelers can’t help but be enchanted by the incredible natural Eden stretching out before them and it is impossible to feign anything but sincere wonderment.
With a strong Artisan base, Golden is built on natural beauty and rustic charm. Boasting impressive views of the region, Golden Municipal Campground allows visitors to explore the surrounding terrain while promising comfortable, pet-friendly camping accommodation.
Discovery of the surrounding area is necessary but the options to do so are limitless. Soar above the white waters of Kicking Horse River by hang gliding or enjoy a leisurely round of golf on one of the green-ways before retiring to the campground. A community bicycle program offers bike rentals, giving visitors yet one more way to take in the sprawling vistas and towering peaks of the area.
For winter visitors, there is nothing more invigorating that swishing down the champagne powder of Kicking Horse Resort or taking in the vast wilderness by snowmobile. Known for its impressive skiing, Golden has die-hards returning to the area year after year. The campground has recently opened year-round to accommodate winter visitors looking to spend a few days on the ski hill. “Our season used to run from May 15th to closing on October 15th,” says owner Joy Guyot, “but we decided to open year-round to provide someplace for skiers to stay when they come in to ski the Kicking Horse Resort.
Guyot says that as well as Golden being a main thoroughfare from Alberta to B.C., during the summer, ski traffic is replaced by mountain bike enthusiasts. “The mountain bike trails here are amazing - big trails – and the ski hill has a summer mountain bike trail program as well.”
With the convenience of pull-through sites with 15 and 30 amp hook ups, the campground is close in proximity to local amenities including pools, playgrounds and shopping, ensuring you'll be able to stock up and re-supply as needed.