BC Parks · British Columbia
Garibaldi Park - Russet Lake Campground
BC Parks · British Columbia, Canada · in Garibaldi Provincial Park
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- $25 CAD per adult, $5 CAD per youth per night
- Elevation
- 6,181 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Phone
- 1-604-986-9371
- Activities
- Canoeing, Climbing, Cycling, E-Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive programs, Kayaking, Swimming, Winter recreation
About
All backcountry camping in Garibaldi requires a reservation.
All reservations must be made through the BC Parks reservation service. You can make a reservation online at camping.bcparks.ca or by calling 1-800-689-9025 (1-519-858-6161 internationally). There is no option to pay with cash.
Any school or youth group planning an overnight trip into Garibaldi Park require a reservation. After your reservation is complete, school groups are required to register online. School groups only visiting for the day, do not require a reservation, but should register their group well-in advance of their visit.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 18° | -15° | 31° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 22° | 13° | -16° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 28° | 18° | -3° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 30° | 20° | 6° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 40° | 28° | 18° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 44° | 33° | 24° | 67° | 8 of 11 |
| July | 55° | 41° | 34° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 61° | 45° | 34° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 52° | 38° | 24° | 71° | 4 of 11 |
| October | 34° | 27° | 17° | 63° | 10 of 10 |
| November | 28° | 20° | 1° | 41° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 22° | 16° | -11° | 32° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Garibaldi Park - Singing Creek Campground · BC Parks · 2 mi · 6 sites
- Garibaldi Park - Cheakamus Lake Campground · BC Parks · 4 mi · 8 sites
- Garibaldi Park - Helm Creek Campground · BC Parks · 6 mi · 30 sites
- Garibaldi Park - Wedgemount Lake Campground · BC Parks · 9 mi · 20 sites
- Garibaldi Park - Red Heather Campground · BC Parks · 10 mi · 15 sites
All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-13. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.