The best camping near Garibaldi Provincial Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Garibaldi Provincial Park adventure.

This mountain park is popular with backcountry skiers and backpackers for its volcanic terrain.

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Haylmore Creek Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · D'arcy, BC

Welcome to Our Tranquil Campground in Darcy! Escape to our serene campground, located just three hours north of Vancouver. Nestled among the trees and wildlife, our 10-acre farm offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and adventurers alike. We also host two separate RVs listed on Airbnb, providing comfortable and unique stays surrounded by nature. Anderson Lake is a 5 minute drive away perfect for swimming, fishing and kayaking. Birkenhead Lake is a 20 minute drive and will take you to a stunning spot ideal for hiking, picnicking and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Large private deck for your tent

1 site · Tent1 acre · Pemberton, BC

Deck camping in Pemberton. Set up your tent on our new private deck with spectacular view of Mount Currie and listen to the tranquil mountain stream. Our location boasts a convenient proximity to multi-purpose trails. Additionally, we provide a second large deck furnished with a basic table and chairs for your use.

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Wild Farm with Mountain Views

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents26 acres · BC

Wild Farm with Mountain Views Camp with Bambi! Wildlife viewings including bears, moose, deer, geese, ducks, hummingbirds, warblers, finches and wolves. Big open 360 degree mountain views. Bright stars and open field where you can tuck into the treed edge next to the deers! The moonlight can be as bright as daytime and the stars are quite a sight. The RV sites are for RV's that are self-sufficient without the need for electricity nor water in or out (no dumping and there is no running water nor an outhouse at RV sites). RV's will be parking on grass and the site requires levelling. We can accommodate vehicles up to 39ft in length. Have your choice of bringing your own tent or using ours! New Glamping Dome Tents with Queen Sized Beds, table and chairs and hammocks including a covered counter for cooking . Unplug and Unwind to the sound of breeze through the trees and romantically flowing water from the nearby creek. There is no cell service or electromagnetic disruption here which makes for a beautiful peaceful mountain retreat. Bring your telescope for the opportunity to see clear, off the grid skies and epic star viewing for the astronomer in you. The bookings are quite private and there is a lot of space between sites. If one of the Dome tents is booked, I block off the other so you'll be the only ones on the whole gravel pad area. There are trees and visual space blocking anyones' view between sites Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park is walkable from our farm and there you can hike, fish, swim, paddle, and more! The road is a gravel road in winter would require 4x4. Otherwise we've seen many EVO cars (Prius Hybrid or fully electric Kia Niro) and even fancy Teslas and BMW sedan's on this road.

The best camping near Garibaldi Provincial Park guide

Overview

About

From time immemorial, Nch’ḵay̓, the territory’s tallest mountain (called Garibaldi by surveyors) has been used by the Squamish people for ceremonies and as source of obsidian. Easily accessible from Vancouver and now a wilderness park, the area encompasses 1,950 square kilometres (753 square miles), and has over 90 kilometres of easy, intermediate, and advanced multi-day hiking trails, plus hundreds of hike-in camping spots including backcountry campgrounds, camp shelters, and wilderness camping. Garibaldi Provincial Park is the traditional territory of the Squamish people.

Notable campgrounds

Best for families: Cheakamus Lake Campground has an easy, three-kilometre hike, 10 lakeside tent pads, and pit toilets.
Best for adventurers: Wedgemount Lake Campground features a spectacular glacial lake and a challenging eight-kilometre hike.
Best for scenic views: Taylor Meadows Campground is known for its alpine flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Reservations are required year-round and must be booked through BC Parks’ Discover Camping website.
If visiting weekends or holidays (Canada Day, BC Day, or Labour Day), you’ll want to secure a spot as far in advance of your trip as possible.
Wilderness camping outside the set campgrounds requires a permit and is only available for mountaineers, climbers, ski tourers, and other visitors with advanced wilderness skills.

When to go

Garibaldi Provincial Park is open for campers year-round. The main hiking season is from July through September while the ski season runs November through April. Outside of those months the trails may be muddy or impassable.

Know before you go

This rugged wilderness park has challenging multi-day hikes and remote backcountry campgrounds.
Visitors need to pack in and out everything they need, including water.
Wildlife is common in this park, so food needs to be hung or stored in the available facilities.
Dogs and fires are not permitted.
Park Bus offers transit service to the Rubble Creek Trailhead for those without a vehicle.

Nearby attractions

Delve into the heart of British Columbia's wilderness by camping near Garibaldi Lake. The Garibaldi Lake camping experience is a stunning blend of turquoise glacial waters, verdant forests, and breathtaking mountain views that make it a hiker's paradise.