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Jasper National Park at a glance
- About 2.13 million people visited Jasper National Park in 2025, nearly double the 1.13 million of 2024, the year of the Jasper wildfire.1
- From January to July 2026, visits ran 8.1% ahead of the same months of 2025.2
- August is the busiest month, with about 498,090 visitors in 2025, or roughly 16,000 a day.2
- Banff gets roughly twice as many visitors as Jasper, with a record 4,515,168 in 2025.3
- Jasper, in Alberta, Canada, is one of Canada’s premier nature destinations, popular for scenic drives, hiking, wildlife viewing, paddling, camping and stargazing.
How many people visit Jasper National Park each year?
In 2025, visitor numbers returned to over 2 million1, the level Jasper National Park typically sees each year, after falling under 2 million in 2024.4
- Jasper National Park recorded 2.13 million visitors in 2025, marking an 88.5% increase from the previous year.1
- The park welcomed 2.47 million visitors in 2019, establishing the pre-pandemic benchmark.4
- Visitor numbers dropped to 1.67 million in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, marking a 32% decline from the previous year.4
- The park saw a strong rebound with 2.11 million visitors in 2021, reflecting a 26.3% increase as travel restrictions eased.4
- Recovery continued in 2022, with 2.41 million people visiting the park, a 14% rise that nearly matched pre-pandemic levels.1
- Visitation reached 2.48 million in 2023, the highest in Parks Canada's published figures since 2015, representing a 3% increase over 2022.4
- The figure dropped by 54.4% to 1.13 million in 20241.
| Jasper National Park visitors by year (2015–2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Visitors | Change from previous year |
| 2025 | 2,130,0001 | +88.5% |
| 2024 | 1,130,0001 | −54.4% |
| 2023 | 2,480,0001 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 2,410,0001 | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 2,110,0001 | +26.3% |
| 2020 | 1,670,0001 | −32.3% |
| 2019 | 2,466,4855 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 2,434,6655 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 2,425,2185 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 2,354,8095 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2,258,8305 | — |
Jasper visitor numbers in 2026 so far
- Jasper National Park recorded 1,216,806 visitors from January to July 2026, up 8.1% on the same months of 2025.2
- That is about 2% below the pre-fire January–July total of 1,241,670 in 2023.2
- July 2026 brought 484,869 visitors, the busiest July in records going back to 2012 and 5.9% more than July 2025.2
- Full-year 2026 figures are not out yet; the latest available monthly data is for July 2026.
Has Jasper recovered from the 2024 wildfire?
- Visits are recovering in 2026: January to July ran 8.1% ahead of 2025 and about 2% below the same months of 2023, before the fire.2
- Actual annual 2025 visitation was 13.6% lower than pre-pandemic levels due to ongoing infrastructure limitations.1
- Visitation dropped from 2.48 million in 2023 to 1.13 million in 2024, representing a more dramatic decline than the 32% pandemic drop in 2020.1
- Insured losses rose to close to $1.3 billion by July 2025, making it the second-costliest fire event in Canadian history.6
- Maligne Canyon was badly damaged and, along with Edith Cavell Road, was still closed for safety assessments at the end of 2025.1
- Fewer beds and campsites held visits back: Parks Canada says 2025 visitor numbers stayed below pre-fire levels because fewer frontcountry campsites and commercial accommodations were available.1
- Federal investment in the recovery passed $383 million by the end of 2025, and 75% of frontcountry campsites reopened for the 2025 season.1
Banff vs Jasper: which park gets more visitors?
Banff gets roughly twice as many visitors as Jasper. In 2025, Banff National Park welcomed a record 4,515,168 visitors3, while Jasper had about 2.13 million.1
- Banff's 2025 total was up 7.14% on 20243, while Jasper's rose 88.5% as it recovered from the 2024 wildfire.1
- Parks Canada's Jasper estimates come from traffic counters and account for through traffic and the entry points it shares with Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.1
- For Banff's full figures, see our Banff National Park tourism statistics.
How does Jasper rank among Canada's most-visited national parks?
Jasper was the fourth most-visited national park in Canada in the 2024–25 financial year (April 2024 to March 2025), a period that included the wildfire summer.7
- Banff National Park: 4,230,156 visitors
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve: 1,173,986
- Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park: 1,158,251
- Jasper National Park: 1,142,080
- Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks: 837,761
How much do visitors spend in Jasper?
- Visitors spent an estimated $479 million CAD in Jasper in 2025, up from $326 million in 2024 but below the $640 million projected before the wildfire, according to an economic assessment by Verum Consulting for Tourism Jasper and the Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce.8 Its business survey drew responses from 73 of Jasper's 548 registered businesses.
- Visitors spent $446 million CAD in Jasper during 2023, with 96% of this spending coming from overnight visitors9.
- International tourists contributed roughly 80% of total visitor spending despite representing 67% of visitors.9
Jasper camping fees 2026: campsite prices per night
- Primitive campsites without fire pits cost $22.00 CAD per night10.
- Unserviced campsites with showers and fire pits cost $47.75 CAD per night10.
- Full-service campsites with electricity, water, and sewerage facilities cost $61.00 CAD per night with a fire pit, or $47.25 CAD without one10.
- Backcountry camping permits cost $15.00 CAD per person per night10.
| Jasper campsite fees per night (2026) | |
|---|---|
| Campsite type | Fee per night (CAD) |
| Walk-in, no vehicles | $27.7510 |
| Primitive, no fire pit | $22.0010 |
| Primitive, with fire pit | $35.7510 |
| Unserviced, no showers or fire pit | $29.5010 |
| Unserviced, no showers, with fire pit | $43.2510 |
| Unserviced with showers, no fire pit | $34.0010 |
| Unserviced with showers, with fire pit | $47.7510 |
| Electrical, no fire pit | $40.0010 |
| Electrical, with fire pit | $53.7510 |
| Full service, no fire pit | $47.2510 |
| Full service, with fire pit | $61.0010 |
| oTENTik | $147.5010 |
How much is a Jasper National Park pass?
A day pass for Jasper National Park costs $12.25 CAD per adult or $24.50 CAD for a family or group, and youth enter free.10
- Daily admission: adult $12.25, senior $10.75, youth free, family or group $24.50.10
- Parks Canada Discovery Pass (annual): adult $83.50, senior $71.50, family or group $167.5010, covering more than 100 national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites for a year.11
- How long a day pass lasts: until 4 pm on the day after purchase.11 The same pass also covers Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Waterton Lakes and Elk Island national parks.
Busiest and quietest months to visit Jasper
In 2025, the highest number of tourists visited Jasper National Park in July and August, with these months each handling over 400,000 visitors.2
- August: 498,090 tourists2
- July: 457,980 tourists2
- September: 355,820 tourists2
- June: 230,580 tourists2
- May: 187,460 tourists2
- April: 152,720 tourists2
- October: 64,580 tourists2
- December: 48,240 tourists2
- November: 44,740 tourists2
- January: 38,310 tourists2
- March: 33,520 tourists2
- February: 25,140 tourists2
February was the quietest month of 2025, with roughly one-twentieth of August's visitors.2 At the August peak, the park averaged about 16,000 visitors a day.
How many people camp in Jasper National Park each year?
Jasper National Park’s camping activity bounced back in 2025 after the 2024 wildfire, though it remains below the 2023 peak.1 Numbers have swung sharply from year to year, with a steep drop in 2020 followed by a strong recovery.
- The park recorded 451,100 campers in 2025, representing an 83% increase from 2024.1
- The park recorded 406,666 campers in 2019, establishing the pre-pandemic baseline.4
- Camping activity dropped significantly in 2020 to 205,496 campers, reflecting a sharp decline of nearly 50% due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.4
- A strong recovery followed in 2021, when camper numbers rebounded to 407,297, returning to pre-pandemic levels.4
- In 2022, camping increased further to 467,131 campers, showing continued recovery and growth beyond the 2019 benchmark.4
- The upward trend peaked in 2023 with 535,799 campers, marking the highest level in the series.4
- In 2024, camper numbers declined sharply to 246,454, representing a major drop from the previous year.4
Frontcountry vs backcountry camping in Jasper
Parks Canada counts campers in two groups. Frontcountry covers the road-accessible campgrounds, from walk-in and primitive sites to full-service RV sites, oTENTik tent-cabins and group bike camping.10 Backcountry covers the more than 80 campgrounds along Jasper's trails.1 Both totals are estimates: the number of camping permits sold multiplied by 2.8, the average camping party.
- There were 438,800 frontcountry campers and 12,300 backcountry campers in 20251, marking a notable increase from 2024, which saw 241,514 frontcountry campers and 4,940 backcountry campers.4
- During the pandemic in 2020, camping numbers dropped to 191,136 frontcountry and 14,360 backcountry campers.4
- The park hosted 392,136 frontcountry and 14,530 backcountry campers in 2019.4
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References
- Jasper National Park of Canada, Annual Report 2025 · parks.canada.ca ↑ b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y
- Monthly Visitor Arrivals to Jasper National Park (Alberta Economic Dashboard) · economicdashboard.alberta.ca ↑ b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
- Banff National Park of Canada, Annual Report 2025 · parks.canada.ca ↑ b c
- Jasper National Park Annual Report 2024 · parks.canada.ca ↑ b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
- Jasper National Park of Canada, Annual Report 2019 · parks.canada.ca ↑ b c d e
- Insured losses from Jasper wildfire rise to just under $1.3 billion · ibc.ca ↑
- Parks Canada attendance 2024-25 · parkscanadahistory.com ↑
- Survey says: lack of visitors biggest hurdle to recovery · jasperlocal.com ↑
- Pre-fire Tourism Profile and Current State · canada.ca ↑ b
- Camping Fees in Jasper National Park · parks.canada.ca ↑ b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
- Park passes - Jasper National Park · parks.canada.ca ↑ b
- Jasper National Park — Annual Visitor Statistics and Park Management Data · parks.canada.ca
