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Garibaldi Backcountry Camping in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Booked one camp per night, in order

Garibaldi Lake and Backcountry Camping Permit

Garibaldi Provincial Park · British Columbia, Canada

Reserved tent pads at Garibaldi Lake, Taylor Meadows, Helm Creek, Cheakamus Lake, Singing Creek and Wedgemount Lake, and bunks in the Elfin Lakes Shelter. Reservations are required year-round, and campers carry proof of the reservation.

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Nights
2

2 nights: Elfin Lakes to Garibaldi Lake

Night 1: Elfin Lakes
Party

How booking the Garibaldi Backcountry works

Garibaldi Backcountry Camping: Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. BC Parks takes the bookings. Booked on the BC Parks reservation system at camping.bcparks.ca or by phone at 1-800-689-9025.

Checked against the agency page on October 29, 2026.

How to get a Garibaldi Backcountry permit

Type
Backpacking
Location
Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

  1. Step 1: How it is booked

    Booked on the BC Parks reservation system at camping.bcparks.ca or by phone at 1-800-689-9025.

  2. Step 2: Book with the agency

    Book Garibaldi Backcountry on camping.bcparks.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.

  3. Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens

    If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check camping.bcparks.ca and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.

  4. Step 4: Check the agency page before you go

    Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.

Book at camping.bcparks.ca
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Garibaldi Backcountry landmarks

  1. 1Garibaldi Lake

    9 km from the Rubble Creek parking lot.

Garibaldi Backcountry gear list

In an emergency, call 911.

How much a Garibaldi Backcountry permit costs

Garibaldi Backcountry permit fee: Campgrounds CA$25 adult, CA$5 youth per night; Elfin Lakes Shelter CA$30 adult, CA$10 youth per night; transaction fee CA$6 per night per reservation, up to CA$18; CA$20 per person per trip for visitors from outside BC.

Garibaldi Backcountry FAQ

Do I need a reservation to camp at Garibaldi Lake?

Yes. BC Parks requires an advance booking for overnight stays in Garibaldi Provincial Park, year round.

How far ahead can I book Garibaldi camping?

Three months ahead, with the window opening at 7 am Pacific time on the first day. Same-day bookings run until 5 pm Pacific.

How much does camping at Garibaldi Lake cost?

In 2026, CA$25 per adult and CA$5 per youth per night, plus a CA$6 transaction fee per night per reservation (up to CA$18). Visitors from outside BC pay CA$20 per person per trip.

How many tent pads are at Garibaldi Lake?

BC Parks lists 50. Taylor Meadows has 40 and Wedgemount has 20.

Can I get a Garibaldi campsite if it is full?

A cancellation puts the pad back on sale. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.

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