Camping & Parks

To truly experience the Northwest Territories, take your camping gear for a highway driving adventure!

Long ribbons of road without traffic jams or urban clutter take you through vast landscapes with unrivalled vistas - scenic boreal forests, breathtaking waterfalls, mountains, plains and valleys. Take your time, savour the wide-open spaces and quiet of the wilderness. Learn more about the histories and cultures of the Indigenous peoples that have called this land home since time immemorial. Discover the comfort and natural beauty of the many and well-maintained territorial parks. All along the highway, stopping places beckon: wayside picnic areas, campgrounds, parks, unique churches, traditional communities, tumbling rapids or roaring waterfalls. You’ll find countless places to camp, fish, view wildlife, canoe, pick berries, take a photo or a hike.

The territorial parks and campgrounds are operated by the Government of the Northwest Territories Tourism and Parks Division. Services are provided from May 15 to September 15 each year.

Travellers are encouraged to book their campsite prior to arriving. Visit the NWTParks website for details on how to book campsites and the latest parks conditions.