Free day-use vehicle pass for the Diamond Head, Rubble Creek (Garibaldi Lake) and Cheakamus Lake trailheads in peak season, one pass per vehicle. Cheakamus Lake passes are for a morning or an afternoon slot. Holders of an overnight camping reservation need no day pass.
Plan your Garibaldi Provincial Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
Plan your trip
How to get Garibaldi Day Pass
Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific. PermitSnag does not check these passes for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Garibaldi Day Pass works
Garibaldi Day-Use Pass: Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. BC Parks takes the bookings. Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific.
How to get a Garibaldi Day Pass permit
- Type
- Day Use
- Location
- Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
- Group size
- Up to 12 people
Step 1: How it is booked
Free passes are released online on the BC Parks day-use pass page two days before the visit, from 7 am Pacific. PermitSnag does not check these passes for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Garibaldi Day Pass on bcparks.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: 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.
Garibaldi Day Pass landmarks
- 1Garibaldi Lake
9 km from the Rubble Creek parking lot.
In an emergency, call 911.
How much a Garibaldi Day Pass permit costs
Garibaldi Day Pass permit fee: Free.
Garibaldi Day Pass FAQ
Do I need a day pass for Garibaldi Lake?
In 2026, yes on Fridays to Mondays and holidays from June 12 to October 12 at the Rubble Creek trailhead, unless you hold an overnight camping reservation.
When are Garibaldi day passes released?
Two days before the visit, at 7 am Pacific time. BC Parks had not published 2027 dates on October 29, 2026.
How much is a Garibaldi day pass?
Free.
How many people does a Garibaldi day pass cover?
One vehicle, with up to 12 people.
Can I get a Garibaldi day pass if they are sold out?
Cancel unused passes so others can book, and a cancellation returns the pass to the pool. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.
Campgrounds and huts in Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Every place to stay in Garibaldi Park
- Cheakamus Lake CampgroundBackcountry campground
- Elfin Lakes CampgroundBackcountry campground
- Elfin Lakes ShelterShelter
- Garibaldi Lake CampgroundBackcountry campground
- Helm Creek CampgroundBackcountry campground
- Rampart Ponds CampgroundBackcountry campground
- Red Heather CampgroundBackcountry campground