Lake O’Hara and Lake Oesa Loop
Backpacking2 days7.5 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
Feb 10, 3 PM
Trips Jun 20 – Oct 4
Best time
Itinerary
Lake O’Hara Campground Bus Stop
7.5 mi • 2,500 ft gain
Lake O’Hara Campground
0 mi • 0 ft gain
Lake O’Hara Campground Bus Stop
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How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yoho National Park Lake O’Hara Backcountry Campground. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between October 5, 2025 and June 19, 2026
Reservations closed.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yoho National Park Lake O’Hara Backcountry Campground application:
| Option | Backcountry > Backcountry Zone |
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| Park | Yoho |
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Select a start date
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