Cameron Lake
Waterton, Glacier National Park
| Address: | Cameron Lakeshore, Waterton, AB T0K 2M0, Canada |
| GPS: |
49°0'50.9"N 114°3'5.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Alberta |
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Backpack, Camp, and Hike
Cameron Lake is found in the Canadian portion of Glacier National Park, usually referred to as Waterton Lakes National Park. The lake is a picturesque spot to rest and relax while enjoying the beautiful glacial mountains and the stunning landscape. For those who go to visit the lake, there is plenty to keep busy or to relax. Many visitors enjoy getting out onto the water on a clear day and kayaking/canoeing on the water surface. There are fish in the lake, making it a great place to enjoy a little fishing as well when the weather is nice.
Hikes in the area will travel around the shoreline of Cameron Lake, as well as up to Mt Custer. Mt Cluster is located in Glacier National Park and helps to make up the southern shore of Cameron Lake. A prominent feature on the mountain is Herbst Glacier, which helps to create waterfalls during the summer season, and makes a beautiful scene right along the lake. The shoreline is covered in trees, though some sports show the aftermath of avalanches while others are covered in bushes and other shrubbery. There has been sightings of bears, so be careful and alert when exploring the area.
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Glacier National Park Itinerary
This Glacier National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Glacier National Park.
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Uncover the authentic character of a place called the Crown of the Continent. At the narrow waist of the Rocky Mountains, where Alberta, British Columbia, and Montana meet, sprawls one of the wildest, most diverse and intact ecosystems in the temperate zones of the world.
https://crownofthecontinent.net/entries/cameron-lake-waterton-lakes-national-park-alberta/5f3389b4-c939-4589-8424-63ad840431c3Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Waterton, Glacier National Park
- Head south on AB-6 S (2.3 km)
- Turn right onto AB-5 WPartial toll road(8.4 km)
- Turn right onto Range Rd 302A/Township Rd 13A (3.7 km)
- Range Rd 302A/Township Rd 13A turns slightly left and becomes Township Rd 14A (1.1 km)
- Continue onto Township Rd 15A (2.4 km)
- Continue onto Township Rd 14A (2.0 km)
- Continue onto Range Rd 10AParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(6.3 km)
- Range Rd 10A turns right and becomes Carthew-Alderson (30 m)
Other Hiking Trails and Backpacking Trails Nearby
Ptarmigan Tunnel
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
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Backpack, Hike 9.7 mi
Iceberg Lake
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22.6 miles SENine miles of alpine trail deliver sweeping views of Ptarmigan Wall, Mount Grinnell, and Mount Wilbur before arriving at an iceberg-dotted cirque lake in Glacier NP.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 11.8 mi
Cracker Lake Trail
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23.5 miles SEA 12.5-mile hike through forests and meadows to a surreal turquoise lake in the Many Glacier area — plan for two days to fully enjoy this bear-country gem.
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Grinnell Lake
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
23.5 miles SEA 7.5-mile round-trip hike along glacier-fed subalpine lakes to a turquoise glacial lake in Glacier National Park — with a waterfall along the way and an optional ferry across Lake Josephine.
Hike, Swim 0.9 mi
Trail of the Cedars
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Hike 4.5 mi
Avalanche Lake
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Clements Mountain Trail
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Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb 5.0 mi
Hidden Lake
Glacier National Park
26.8 miles SEA 6.6-mile round-trip hike from Logan Pass through alpine meadows, dense forest, and rocky terrain to the crystal-clear waters of Hidden Lake, with bighorn sheep and mountain goats along the way.
Hike
Highline Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
26.8 miles SEOne of Glacier National Park's most celebrated hikes — the Highline Trail spans alpine meadows, the Continental Divide, and the Garden Wall with mountain goats, wildflowers, and views to rival anything in the park.
Backpack, Hike
Siyeh Pass Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
27.8 miles SEA top-of-the-world point-to-point hike through Glacier's Preston Park meadows to a high pass with glacier views, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
Backpack, Hike 1.4-4.6 mi
St Mary and Virginia Falls
Rising Sun, Glacier National Park
31.0 miles SEA scenic 3.7-mile roundtrip hike past St. Mary Falls' 50-foot two-tiered drop to the upper and lower tiers of Virginia Falls, best in early season when snowmelt is rushing.
Hike 0.6 mi
Baring Falls
Glacier National Park
31.2 miles SEA moderate trail hike in Glacier National Park to 30-foot Baring Falls dropping into crystal-clear water — with scenic mountain overlooks, wildlife, and an optional gorge viewpoint 1.5 miles beyond.
HikeNearby Campsites
Kintla Campground
Glacier National Park
5.2 miles SWA 26-site campground on the shores of Kintla Lake inside Glacier National Park — fire pits, bear boxes, vault toilets, and the Kintla Lake Trail at your doorstep.
Camp
Bowman Lake Campground
Glacier National Park
14.5 miles SWA stunning lakeside campground in the heart of Glacier National Park with 50+ campsites, bear-proof lockers, nearby hiking trails, and access to swimming, fishing, and paddling on Bowman Lake.
Camp
Quartz Creek Campground
Glacier National Park
21.6 miles SA peaceful 22-site campground in the heart of Glacier National Park, close to Going-to-the-Sun Road and a short hike from iconic Grinnell Glacier.
Camp 9.7 mi
Iceberg Lake
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Backpack, Camp, Hike
Many Glacier Campground
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Logging Creek Campground
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Camp 11.8 mi
Cracker Lake Trail
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
23.5 miles SEA 12.5-mile hike through forests and meadows to a surreal turquoise lake in the Many Glacier area — plan for two days to fully enjoy this bear-country gem.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Avalanche Campground
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Clements Mountain Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
26.7 miles SEA four-mile round-trip climb of Clements Mountain in Glacier National Park, with several routes of varying difficulty and significant elevation gain — often confused with nearby Reynolds Mountain.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb
Sprague Campground
Glacier National Park
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Camp
Fish Creek Campground
Glacier National Park
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Camp
Rising Sun Campground
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32.7 miles SEMore than 150 sites in eastern Glacier National Park close to Going-to-the-Sun Road, St. Mary's Falls and Red Rock Falls trails, and frequent bear, elk, and bighorn sightings.
Camp
St. Mary Campground
Glacier National Park
33.1 miles SEOver 200 campsites on the edge of Glacier National Park with flush toilets, showers, and quick access to Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Highline Trail, and St. Mary Lake.
Camp
Apgar Campground
Apgar Village, Glacier National Park
33.9 miles SCampsites on the shores of Lake McDonald within Glacier National Park, with easy access to the Apgar Visitor Center, nature center, nearby hiking, and the western entrance to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Cut Bank Campground
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Two Medicine Campground
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