RV Parking: The Crossing Resort | Informal Campsite

September 1st, 2023 by daphnedwellers.com

We talked to the motel manager and they told us that as of last week they are no longer allowed to tell people they’re allowed to camp here. They said if you’re too tired to keep driving then they aren’t allowed to tell you to leave, and they haven’t seen any rangers patrolling. We didn’t risk it! The water tap was great though.

August 30th, 2023 by FIREMonkey

I tried to stay here overnight, but apparently Parks Canada sent a letter to the motel telling them no to allow overnight stays in their parking lot. The person at the front desk said the owner is fighting it. Marking this unavailable for now. Please reenable if issue gets resolved.

I went about 10km south to the Waterfoul Lakes Campground.

June 2nd, 2023 by annie1thorne

Still perfect for a night's stop. Gravel car park; arguably best camping views in Banff. Nice staff and good clean services; plenty of space and well stocked Store.

May 30th, 2023 by lanciauxs

Super friendly staff and an amazing free place to stay! (Superb views)
All you have to do is check in with the office.
FYI-We did gas up there and it was crazy expensive.

October 4th, 2022 by coaztalcreationz

Saskatchewan River Crossing-Free overnight parking ,garbage and recycling. Gift shop/coffee bar. Restaurant as well both open at 7 am. Busy place ,was quiet overnight,nice views and a small wooded area behind the parking .
Cheers

September 29th, 2022 by schena.andy

Nothing else to say. Just check-in for free and enjoy the spot!

August 21st, 2022 by The Messenger • Documentary

As described. A place full of services (gas, free air, free water, a grocery, a restaurant and a pub). Just ask the motel office for park for the night. Friendly staff around here. Thanks a lot Saskatchewan River Crossing !

July 29th, 2022 by aj_taketheworld

We pulled in at around 11pm and were still able to check in at the front desk. They didn’t mention when we needed to clear out by, and we stayed until ~1pm the next day with no issue.

July 24th, 2022 by adam.talajkowski

Stayed 2 separate nights driving between Banff/Jasper, good easy place to stay. Great place for one night at a time. Nice to have the store and restaurant just across the parking lot, and the views are great. Have to be out by 9am as tour busses use the lot to turn around.

July 20th, 2022 by harvie.julie

This place is great, so nice that they let you stay for free!!! Check in at motel office and give your license plate info. I actually liked the vibe in the gift shop / restaurant for some reason. And there are toilets with running water in there. Wake up with a nice view of the mountains, what more can you ask for?!

July 20th, 2022 by lutzie.feuerstein

Very nice, 2 big Rigs and another car on a wednesday, enough space. We got an Information sheet when we checked in that says you could also do laundry here. I've attached a photo. We tried the dinner buffet which is 34,95 (without taxes) each adult and has 4 fish/meat varieties, 4 vegetables, big salad bar and deserts. Everything we tried (so everything) was good. Breakfast buffet is 25,95 pP, but we didn't try.
Didn't see the bear.

May 24th, 2022 by sophsadvanture

Second time staying here. Really friendly staff and a beautiful location in the mountains. There’s even a bear who often visits called Dennis! Second time we’ve stayed here and have seen him multiple times on each stay. Please keep it clean and be respectful as this is a fantastic free spot ☺️

May 17th, 2022 by merlingrieb

Chekin at the Motel Office, very nice of them that you can stay on the gravel parking. stayed for 1 night, while passing to Lake Louise

May 11th, 2022 by waddlesworths.knit.crochet

Stayed overnight for one night on my way to Calgary. I didn’t check in with anyone. Gorgeous scenery. Peaceful sleep in my RAV4. Left early the next morning and a handful more vehicles had also stayed overnight.

July 16th, 2021 by Katherine Stevenson

We registered at the motel office and stayed in the large gravel overflow parking lot for the night. Quiet spot with access to toilets in the shop.

July 11th, 2021 by Tucks' Truck

Yup, still good. Just check in at the desk and you can park up for free. The restaurant does OK food. The shop is mostly souvenirs but has a few basic supplies.

July 1st, 2021 by scotcohlmeyer

Friendly staff, clean washrooms inside. Free overnight with great views. Picnic tables near the road. Evening shade in the gravel parking area. Check in at Motel Office.

August 9th, 2020 by dkingram

FREE! Gravel parking lot.
Check in at front desk. No services, just a spot to pull on and sleep.

July 18th, 2020 by blue_cutlass86

Actually parked in the maintenance storage area behind this parking space. Facility workers came to make sure I wasn’t starting any fires and they were happy to let me spend a peaceful night here. There is no cell phone service in this area

October 16th, 2019 by muckel2009

second time here and still amazed that they let us stay for free. super nice staff and pub is open until 11pm

September 21st, 2019 by 2trailhikers

stayed one night. as stated 3pm to 9 am check in is at the motel office. it was relatively quiet, and free to stay.

September 20th, 2019 by audrey.larin.al

Perfect to sleep for one night, but forget about filling up on gas or groceries. Gas was 1.70$/L!
Staff very friendly tho.

July 18th, 2019 by alanthenomad

Gas, motel, ATM, ice cream, restaurant, snacks, books, gifts, minimal camping supplies, some outdoor clothing, convenience groceries. All at National Park Prices!

July 6th, 2019 by nicomalito.de

As described, thank you for the tip! Quite next to Highway but it’s getting quiet in the night, so perfect stay for traveling the Icefields parkway

July 2nd, 2019 by tavapelomundo

Good place to stay one night if you are in Banff National Park going to Jasper.

May 30th, 2019 by freespiritcoelhos

Lodge allows free RV parking next to gift shop (3pm to 9am). Register at front desk where they take few details. Toilets in gift shop building. Okay for one night as it’s not camping just option to park.