Garibaldi Lake Campground

A fantastic backcountry campground on the shores of Garibaldi Lake. Reservations are required. The trail up, 9km with an elevation gain of about 800m, is steep but easy under foot (no tree roots or loose rocks). The last km is a little harder. The are a number of cook shelters and pit toilets. THERE IS NO POTABLE WATER! Bring your filtration units or tablets. The tent sites are raised wooden decks. When we were there, the water was warm" enough for a refreshing dip after a long hike. A little further along is the Ranger cabin and a nice wooden boat dock. Definitely a place to put on your bucket list. You can do the Black Tusk and Panarama Ridge from the campground."

They have Porta potty, enclosed shelter to avoid mosquitos and stands to hang food and other bear attractants! They also have wooden platforms for tents. Felt like a luxury backpacking experience to me :)

LOVED this hike and campground! I went in early July and there was still plenty of snow by the lake but most the tent platforms were cleared by previous campers. The hike itself is flattened and a nice gradual incline. They have hangers for food bags to keep away from bears so you dont have to worry about casting it up a tree. They also have porta potties (bring your own toilet paper) and cooking sheds.

Prrrrretty sweet spot to camp before/after Panorama Ridge. Come early and pick a spot by the water. Outhouses and cooking shelters were clean. Camping platforms and bear caches were just fine. The lake is gorgeous. Jump right in off the dock, on a sunny day.

Worth the effort! The campground is on beautiful Garibaldi Lake, 9 km (5.5 mi) and 1000 m (3200 ft) elevation gain from the parking lot. The grade is manageable for backpacking (even some runners) and, of course, day hikers. The trail is mostly wide and maintained.Reservations required! There are 50 spreadout campsites near the lake either on wooden flats or the ground, several picnic areas with bear hangers, and restrooms. There is NO potable water- bring enough with you or treat/boil water before drinking.The lake is wonderful for a dip. Continue to Panorama Ridge (6.2 km from campground) for a phenomenal view (doable in a long day). Alternatively, black tusk (5.1 km from the campground) is a tough hike and scramble for another breathtaking view. Do your research, read signs, and proceed with caution.

We camped at Garibaldi lake campground the last weekend of June when the summer heat finally hit. What we didn't expect is the full coverage of snow at the campground. You will need to use shovel to dig the wooden pad if you are lucky to find them. We camped on top of snow and it was COLD at night. We saw some people camped by the lake where there is no camping sign put up. I don't think there are any designated spots by the lake. Outhouse available inside the campground (bring your own toilet paper) Recommend to get to the campsite before noon on a weekend to secure a good camping spot. And enjoy the best late afternoon time by the lake! It is quiet and no crowd.

It is a very hard and long hike with all your camping gears up to the Garibaldi lake but it is super gorgeous and campsites are very nice. Park rangers are the best up there and super helpful. I would 100% recommend making this trip at least once in your life time.

Easy hike to the lake, just the switch backs on the beginning are never-ending and bit annoying. Lake is great as well as the campground. Best starting spot for all surrounding hikes.

One of British Columbia’s best campgrounds! This is a must stay for all backcountry campers. The tent pads are well spaced, and there are a mix of some with wooden pads and others with a dirt surface. I would recommend trying to visit on a weekday though as it can get crazy with crowds on the weekend. If you make it to the lake, you should also make sure to walk through Taylor Meadows, and climb up to Panorama Ridge and Black Tusk for the most epic view.