Camping at Elfin Lakes

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There are several camping options around Elfin Lakes and in the Diamond Head area of Garibaldi Provincial Park. The Elfin Lakes campsite is located just beyond the lakes and has a total of 14 tent areas with an overflow area nearby. The campsite also has a pit toilet and a food cache where campers can place their food into so it is protected from bears.

There is a shelter located at Elfin Lakes that has enough sleeping spaces for 33 people and facilities including picnic tables, propane stoves, a propane heater, and pit toilets. The propane is supplied by BC Parks. There is also a shelter located at Red Heather, however camping is not allowed at this shelter.

There is also a campsite located at Mamquam Lake with 3 camping spaces available.

There are no garbage facilities in the park and all garbage and supplies must be removed.

There are no reservations for any campsites or shelters in the Elfin Lakes area and all shelter spaces are available on a first come, first server basis. If the shelters are full, campers should be prepared to camp outside. All camping fees must be paid at the parking lot area by placing the correct amount of money into an envelope and tearing off the strip of paper marked as the receipt. Campers must keep this receipt on them at all times while camping in the park.

There are several hiking options for campers who are staying overnight in the area. Popular hikes include Opal Cone and Mamquam Lake.

For more camping information in Garibaldi Provincial Park, visit the BC Parks website at:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/garibaldi/