Located 90 km north of Lake Louise in a wilderness setting, this hostel features a common kitchen. Snowshoes are provided for guest use. Ice climbing opportunities surround this property. Wooden furnishings and natural daylight are offered in all dormitory rooms at HI Rampart Creek Hostel. Shared bathroom facilities are provided. Linen is included. HI Rampart Creek Hostel provides no electricity to ensure a rustic experience. Guests can relax in the shared lounge or by the outdoor fire pit after a day’s hiking and wildlife viewing. Jasper is 2 hours’ drive from this hotel. Banff is 147 km away. This is a back-to-basics wilderness hostel - with no showers and no flush toilets. Like all the wilderness hostels, the emphasis here is on experiencing the Rockies on their own terms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
High score for Saskatchewan River Crossing
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  • Hanna1025
    Canada Canada
    A true wilderness hostel- we loved the wood cabins, the river nearby, the wood-fired sauna, the fire-pit… it was the perfect vibe for being in the middle of the parkway. We rode our bikes from Banff (>120km) and and a river dunk/sauna warm-up...
  • Hynek
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Great place in nature, well equipped kitchen, we enjoyed the sauna
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a great stay here! Basic facilities but had everything you needed for a comfortable stay! The bedroom was cosy overnight and there was a nice living room/ kitchen area for us to hang out and eat in the evening. Very scenic location and there...

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Rampart Creek - Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    HI Rampart Creek - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa HI Rampart Creek - Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

    Special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply.

    For the safety and comfort of all guests, children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children aged 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

    Please contact the hostel directly for exemptions to the hostel age policy.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about HI Rampart Creek - Hostel

    • The prices at HI Rampart Creek - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • HI Rampart Creek - Hostel is 6.8 miles from the centre of Saskatchewan River Crossing. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • HI Rampart Creek - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Hiking

    • Check-in at HI Rampart Creek - Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.