Cabins / Huts

Elfin Lakes Shelter requires reservations year-round and offers overnight use equipped with bunks for 33 people (11 double bunks, 11 single bunks), 4 picnic tables, 4 propane burners, counters with 2 wash sinks, a propane heater, solar powered and pit toilet facilities. The propane is supplied by BC Parks. There are no garbage facilities so pack out what you pack in! Store all food on the hangers provided. Leave facilities as you found them or cleaner. See Diamond Head for detailed information on the area. Elfin Shelter Fee (includes permit): $15.00 per adult / night (16 years of age and older)

Elfin Shelter Fee (includes permit): $10.00 per child / night (age 6 to 15)

Children 5 and under are free



Reservations:

$6 plus tax per party/night (up to 4 people) to a maximum of $18 plus tax – this is in addition to shelter fees. If paying by Call Centre, an additional $5 surcharge applies.



Wedgemount Lake: There is a small hut available as an emergency shelter and bear cache. There are no garbage facilities so pack out what you pack in!



Russet Lake: There is a small hut available as a cooking shelter and bear cache at Russet Lake near Singing Pass. There are no garbage facilities so pack out what you pack in! Store all food on the hangers provided.

Drinking Water

Water is available in lakes and streams. All drinking water must be filtered, boiled and/or otherwise treated before consumption. Wash all dishes and conduct personal hygiene at least 30 metres from the water source. Dispose of waste water in the shelter sink or in campground pit toilets.

Picnic Areas

All picnic areas of the park are accessible only by hiking in. All picnic areas have pit toilet facilities. Day-use cooking shelters are located at Red Heather, Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows. Camping is not permitted in the shelters. Diamond Head: Red Heather day-use shelter offers 2 picnic tables, counters with a wash sink, 2 propane burners, a wood stove (winter only), and pit toilet facilities. Elfin Lakes offers 2 outdoor picnic tables, a day-use shelter with 4 picnic tables, counters with 2 wash sinks, and pit toilet facilities. Black Tusk/Garibaldi Lake: Garibaldi Lake offers 4 outdoor picnic tables, 4 day use shelters each with 2 picnic tables, counters, wash sinks, and pit toilet facilities. Taylor meadows offers 2 day-use shelters, each with 2 picnic tables, counters, wash sink and pit toilet facilities. Cheakamus Lake: No picnic tables. Various scenic spots around the lake to picnic in a natural setting. Pit toilet facilities are provided. Singing Pass: No picnic tables. Small shelter at Russet Lake equipped with a counter and limited seating. Although this shelter is not recommended for picnicking, there is plenty of room outside in a beautiful alpine setting. Pit toilet facilities are provided. Wedgemount Lake: No picnic tables. Small shelter at Wedgemount Lake with limited seating. Although this shelter is not recommended for picnicking, there is plenty of room outside in a beautiful alpine setting. Pit toilet facilities are provided.

Pit or Flush Toilets

Pit toilets are located at all designated camping areas, day-use sites and trailheads. Supply your own toilet paper. There are no garbage facilities so pack out what you pack in! In no instance should garbage ever be placed in the toilet facilities!

Walk-In/Wilderness Camping

Reservations are required year-round for all overnight stays in Garibaldi Provincial Park.

Camping fees apply in all areas of the park. Backcountry Camping Fee: $10.00 per person/night (persons 16 years of age and older) Backcountry Camping Fee: $5.00 per child/night (persons 6 – 15 years of age)

Children 5 and under are free All campers must produce proof of reservation; failure to do so can result in an eviction and fines.

Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance of your arrival date via our Discover Camping Reservation Service.

Camping is permitted in the following areas:

Designated campsites: Elfin Lakes, Rampart Ponds, Garibaldi Lake, Taylor Meadows, Helm Creek, Cheakamus Lake, Singing Creek, Russet Lake, Wedgemount Lake, and Red Heather (winter camping only)



Wilderness camping zone (available only to mountaineers, climbers, ski tourers, and other visitors with advanced skills in wilderness travel and camping) Pit toilet and food storage facilities are located at all designated campsites. Day-use cooking shelters are located at Red Heather, Elfin Lakes, Garibaldi Lake and Taylor Meadows. Camping is not permitted in day-use shelters. More information is available on the webpages for the following areas. Diamond Head

Black Tusk/Garibaldi Lake

Cheakamus Lake

Singing Pass

Wedgemount Lake In addition to making the required reservation, youth groups planning a trip into Garibaldi Provincial Park are requested to In addition to making the required reservation, youth groups planning a trip into Garibaldi Provincial Park are requested to register online well in advance of their trip.

Winter Camping

Winter camping is allowed but please be aware of the extreme winter conditions that can occur at this park. Check the trail updates noted in the Trail Information section above.