When you stay at Kootenay Park Lodge in Vermilion Crossing, you'll be in a national park and 10 minutes by car from Kootenay National Park. .This campground is 19 mi (30.5 km) from Banff National Park and 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Kootenay River.
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 63 min drive - 72.0 km
Sunshine Village - 64 min drive - 70.3 km
Upper Hot Springs - 69 min drive - 76.1 km
Banff Gondola - 71 min drive - 76.5 km
Restaurants
Kootenay Park Lodge - 1 min walk
About this property
Kootenay Park Lodge
Campground in Vermilion Crossing with free parking
Kootenay Park Lodge offers 11 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This campground also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Kootenay Park Lodge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Family friendly
Playground
Food and drink
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: CAD 20.0 per day
Bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Living spaces
Sitting area
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Balcony or patio
Barbecue
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
CAD 20 per pet per night
2 total pets
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Welcoming dogs only
Deposit: CAD 50 per stay
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Gift shop/newsstand
Wedding services
Corner/local shop
Location highlights
In a national park
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
11 rooms
Built in 1923
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet deposit: CAD 50 per stay
Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Kootenay Park Lodge Vermilion Crossing
Kootenay Park Lodge
Kootenay Park Vermilion Crossing
Kootenay Park Lodge Campsite
Kootenay Park Lodge Vermilion Crossing
Kootenay Park Lodge Campsite Vermilion Crossing
Kootenay Park Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We didn't read the reviews before reserving. When I walked into the cabin, I immediately second guessed our choice. It is very rustic. The windows and coverings are old. The locks for the door are terrible. There are only 2 outlets in the whole cabin. The bathroom was long and skinny. We had to slide past the sink to get to the toilet and shower. There was maybe 1 1/2' between the sink and the wall! I woke up in the middle of the night to scratching. I turned the light on and saw a mouse come out of our bag on the table and run out the door (which is not sealed tightly). We went through the rest of our luggage and locked it securely. Before I could go back to sleep, I heard another noise. Turned on the light and saw another mouse run across the floor. We arrived on motorcycles, so we couldn't sleep in our car or head to another place...this place is about 30 miles from the next town! I haven't tried to get any refund, as past reviews state that they will not. We paid a lot of money to share a room with the wildlife!
Tanya
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Judith
31 July 2023
Judith
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Meri
31 July 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cabin was a cute as could be, but it was not very clean! Needs deep cleaning AND just a good day-to-day cleaning.
The property was exceptionally beautiful and well cared for. I'd stay again in a heartbeat but for the cleanliness issue
The mice running around my room was the worst part of the experience! I had 2 nights booked but checked out after only one and they would not refund me.
When I arrived in my cabin I first noticed that the light fixture was filled with hundreds dead bugs and looked like it had never been cleaned.
I was sitting on my bed in the evening on my phone when I heard a rustling noise in the bathroom. I looked to see a mouse running along the brim of the garbage can. It then ran into my room towards my bed. I scared it and it hid in one of the many cracks in the cabin.
The moment I turned out the light I heard the mouse running along the floor, I would turn the light back on and saw it scurry back to a crack. The thought of it climbing up on my bed while I slept was too much. I opted to sleep in my vehicle instead.
But……. As I settled in my car at 1:00am, I heard a loud scratching sound under my hood and in my dash. No doubt the mice followed to my car as this is where I had my food stored. I turned on my vehicle and moved to sleep in the main parking lot away from the cabin. Needless to say I did not sleep much.
When I returned to my room at sun up, there was indeed mouse droppings on my bed, yuck!
Not only that but the restaurant was shut down. I was told in an email that upon check in that I could still order breakfast for the morning. But when I checked in the person behind the desk said they did not know anything of it.
The cabins are cute and it’s in a nice area. There is a lot of potential for this place, but it’s need some work. There were no dinning options, the door lock was questionable and the shower and toilet leaked. We also had a mouse in the cabin
Derek
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Barbara
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Dwight
22 July 2023
Disliked: Room comfort
No communication and spooky dog = sleeping in car
On my way to Kootenay Park Lodge I received an email 1 hour prior to their office's closing hours. I was told to let them know when I would arrive, else I could knock on their doors. I arrived at late night and attempted to communicate with them with all the different channels they provided in their initial email, this website, and their website. I received nothing back then, and nothing back now. My partner and I attempted to locate their office of which was not marked on any sign. We opened the door of one building and found it to be the cafeteria. The office had nobody inside either. The creak of the door and the dark mildly dilapidated interior gave horror movie vibes so after a quick look we noped out. We went towards the gift shop as a last chance to locate someone and on the way there a random dog just started barking very aggressively. It lunged once but otherwise stayed in the corner and went back to sitting so maybe it was tied up or something. Nobody in that building either so after another attempt to get in contact with them, we just left and slept in the car down the road.
Dwight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Wingsing
19 July 2023
Wingsing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Chelsey
Travelled with partner
16 July 2023
Disliked: Amenities
The cabin itself was quiet and clean however the restaurant was closed and has clearly been closed for a while despite their website saying its open 7 days a week for all meals. We had to drive 40 minutes to buy gas station food for dinner. The wifi is also poor, there is an aggressive dog tied up out front and they lock the gate to the property so getting out in the morning was difficult.
Chelsey
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
David
15 July 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
15 July 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Avoid this place
My wife and I went here for our anniversary because the photos online make this look like a cute quite little get away.
When we arrived the 2 front desk workers spoke barely any English to the point where we were googling images of a deck of cards to see if they had any for sale.
The restaurant had an opening time for dinner from 530-730 we were there at 615 and no one was there. There was a bell you could ring and wait we did this and no one came. The nearest towns are 40-45 mins away
Finally my wife was using the washroom in our cabin and noticed a chewed up toilet roll with mouse poop beside it.
At this point we left and went to radium for the night. This cabin was just under 300 for the night and was not worth it at all.
Very hard to communicate with staff. No dining options. Some of the cabins in very poor condition. Improper installation of hot water tanks made the property very unsafe and a hazard to patrons. Smoke alarms did not work in cabins.
Property has potential to be very beautiful, but in need of many, many repairs and improvements.
Terrible condition, rats in living room, WiFi connection keeps dropping, no daily room keeping service, did not change linens & bedsheet, restaurant is closed, no curtains on window in washroom - literally no privacy in washroom.