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Garibaldi Park Backcountry (Elfin / Garibaldi Lake / Taylor Meadows)

Garibaldi Provincial Park • BC Parks Camis Backcountry
Total Distance
22 km
Duration
2 to 4 Days
Elevation Gain
+920m
Difficulty
Moderate

Turquoise alpine lakes, volcanic basalt peaks (Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge), and designated tent pads in the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

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How Booking & Permits Work

🏕️ Designated Backcountry Tent Pad Reservations

Advance tent pad reservations are mandatory on BC Parks for Elfin Lakes, Garibaldi Lake, and Taylor Meadows. Camping outside designated tent pads is not permitted.

Sequential Trail Camps & Bottlenecks

5 Waypoints
1
Rubble Creek Trailhead
Km 0
2
Taylor Meadows CampgroundBottleneck
Km 7.5
40 pads
3
Garibaldi Lake CampgroundBottleneck
Km 9
50 pads
4
Helm Creek Campground (Cheakamus Entry)
Km 14.5
30 pads
5
Elfin Lakes Campground & Shelter (Diamond Head)Bottleneck
Km 11
35 pads

Essential Route Hazards

  • Rapid sub-alpine weather transitions and sudden snowstorms
  • Mandatory bear-proof food hanging/caches
  • Winter avalanche hazard in Black Tusk and Panorama Ridge bowls

Catch Dropped Dates for Garibaldi Park Backcountry (Elfin / Garibaldi Lake / Taylor Meadows)

Permits and backcountry pads sell out months ahead. Our automated scanner monitors dropped reservations 24/7 and alerts you instantly via Email, Web Push & SMS text alerts.

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