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Originally Posted by kasper_17
It would just be for hiking in and camping in the backcountry
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There are some great places in the West Country off Highway 11 - suggestions include Landslide Lake, Lake of the Falls, and Pinto Lake. They all have areas that you could consider "campsites" which make setting up a tent much nicer, but you don't need to pay anything to stay. If you search them, trail sites with maps should come up for you but you can also find a pretty handy book (
https://www.amazon.ca/Hiking-Alberta.../dp/1550563246) that gives you all the details. Of the three, Lake of the Falls is probably my favorite but also the more difficult trail. If you want to get into Pinto Lake, I'd suggest going through Banff (you'll need a park pass, but you can park at the trailhead for free) beginning at Sunset Pass and dropping down to the lake.
You could also check out the Willmore - it's quite remote and horseback is more popular, but there is some pretty nice remote camping if you prefer to have a quiet (but possible muddy) trail. Some very nice ridge walks and a good chance to see some wildlife.
If you are in Southern Alberta, the Castle does have some nice hiking but I haven't been there since the new parks came in. My suggested hike there is Victoria Peak, which is a bit of a climb but offers a great view. I believe it is in the Wildland Provincial Park, so you should be able to set up a tent without needing a permit, but you may need to look into that a bit further.