Helmet / Ochre Junction
An informal camping spot in British Columbia, Canada.
- At 4,947 ft
Helmet / Ochre Junction is an informal camping spot in British Columbia, Canada, at about 4,950 ft above sea level. It is inside Kootenay National Park. Camping here is paid. It has about 6 sites. Trails within about a mile include Rockwall Trail. The nearest town is Field, about 18 miles southeast of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ochre Spring Peak and Drysdale NE4. For camping, Tumbling Creek and Helmet Falls are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Helmet / Ochre Junction for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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