Some dorm beds are a bit short even for average height people.

Clean, comfortable, warm rooms and common area. Base for good hikes in the area. Kitchen well stocked and everything clean.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing could be done about it, but the (clean) pit toilets are farther away from the dorms than I was thought to believe by the photos, making it challenging to use in the very cold weather. And the beds were shorter than I thought they would be, making it a bit cramp-y for my legs.

I loved the location of this wilderness hostel. Meeting guests from various parts of the world was really nice. Our host was inactive and available at all times. The dorm was as described, rustic, and all the bedding was available. The WiFi was exceptional.

Stayed in October 2024

Joel the warden was excellent. Quiet but friendly and efficient, helped us considerably by doing a personalized tour of the facilities and made us feel right at home.

Stayed in September 2024

Wished I would have stayed longer than one night. Sure, bunk beds are not for everyone, but the rest is worth some snoring roommates. The sauna with the river next to it to take a cold dip and the outdoor fireplace are awesome. Many fun people from around the globe to talk to, hence a great option if you are a solo traveler. Joel, the hostel keeper, is chill and friendly.

Stayed in June 2024

The room can be pretty small when full (we were just 2, so it was perfect) and there are no many shelves.

The hostel is in the wild nature. The room and the kitchen is clean and there is a sauna available. The most nice thing of the place is the nature around and the wild experience (no running water). Staff is nice and available in case of questions.

Stayed in June 2024

Joe us friendly.

Stayed in February 2024

No showers is always a downside, but we made do with the river. We left some bags on the bedroom floor with food in them, and mice got into them in the night.

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 combo basically got rid of our soreness.

Stayed in August 2023

Common space is not very clean.

Good location between Banff and Jasper in a secluded area! Rooms are great!

Stayed in September 2023

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 was even a wood burning sauna which we spent a lot of time in! Afterwards you could cool off in the river nearby. There was no shower but there was running water in the kitchen so we could brush our teeth. For a cheap, overnight stay it was perfect!

Stayed in September 2023

Joel is a great host and Rampart is a pretty hostel tucked away along a stream off the Icefields parkway. The common space is cozy and the large kitchen is very well equipped with 2 stoves , kettles, and loads of dishes. Joel sets up a fire in the evening and stokes up the heat in the sauna. There's even wifi service on a Parkway with none. The bunkrooms are tight...I was traveling with my two sisters and we were very happy to have booked out an entire 6 bed room for the three of us. Great to chat with fellow hikers over dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

Can't fault for a good back to nature experience

Joel our genial host ensured we knew where everything was drawing our attention to local view points. The location was clean and well managed. Communal kitchen and sitting area was comfortable and warm and well kitted out. Ample external seating some of which was under cover. Availablity of sauna and fire pit within sound of running creek. Very green with solar electricity and recycling facilities Quiet, felt remote whilst easy to get to being just off Icefield Parkway but no traffic noise. Beautiful views from crag above.

Stayed in September 2023

Pristine nature around, accommodating staff, sauna, and ice-cold creek nearby

Stayed in September 2023

The internet connection is turned off Midnight and turned on 9am.

The location is perfect, they have trails and a fire at night. The rooms are comfortable, clean and warm. Is a relaxing experience. It's good to connect with nature!

Stayed in September 2023

Rats. Rat poop on the kitchen floor and in the cabins. Found dried rat poop under the bed. Literally saw one scurry under the fridge and we saw another in our cabin. Also unclear if they wash the blankets at all, since everything just sits in an open shelf. Made me worried if rats had every gotten into the linens. The people in the room next to us told us the next morning they also saw rats in the room. I know it’s a wilderness hostel, but it’s nonetheless pretty unsanitary finding rats and their poop where you sleep and eat.

Gorgeous location. Loved the common area and kitchen, super cozy and cute. Beds were actually there most comfortable of the hostels we’ve stayed in on this trip. The outhouse was pretty clean and not smelly.

Stayed in August 2023

No available shower facility

Everything but for shower

Stayed in August 2023

Maybe cannot shower

Nice view, close to nature

Stayed in August 2023

Small room

Good staff

Stayed in July 2023

Watertap is not above the sink, which is a bit odd. But then again the water was potable and the tap inside the kitchen rather than outside, so this is not to complain.

Cozy environment. Well equipped kitchen. Bunk beds were good. All very clean, including the outhouses. Would have loved to stay a bit longer.

Stayed in August 2023

Better lights for the path to the outhouse.

It was clean and comfortable. The sauna was a bonus I did not expect.

Stayed in July 2023

Showers would have been an excellent addition to amenities.

Located by the side of the creek, hostel is setup beautifully. Management was very helpful. Hostel had WiFi too.

Stayed in July 2023

Lack of parking close by, had to leave car beside the highway and was warned of previous theft. Shared cabin was very crowded / cramped and too warm, with no way to ventilate.

Beautiful area, conveniently located.

Stayed in July 2023

Todo genial

Stayed in June 2023

I am glad we had our own dorm room. Sharing dorm rooms may not work for me in the future

a magnificent location, with few guests we had our own dorm room, the kitchen is clean and functional, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Stayed in August 2022

The place is beautiful, clean and beds were comfortable

Stayed in September 2022