Whistler, British Columbia
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Top Camping Spots in and near Whistler
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Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia
Climb Mt. Garibaldi
12.5 mi / 4350 ft gainDuration: 2 DaysClosed Gate (described below): 49.831834, -123.088424Camp Ground: 49.855926, -123.016797 Driving north from Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway (HWY 99) pass through Squamish. Turn right on to Cat Lake Road (Cheekye FSR).49°48’52.6”N 123°07’25.5”W From here the route becomes ...Read more -
Lytton, British Columbia
Explore Lillooet Lake
Lillooet Lake sits at the bottom of the Duffey Lake Road, just past the village of Mt Currie. In 2010, Mt Meager experienced a landslide totalling 48 million cubic metres, the largest in modern Canadian history. Sitting directly upriver of Lillooet Lake, the Meager slide turned this beautiful tur...Read more -
Lytton, British Columbia
Camp at Strawberry Point
2.0If you're coming from Vancouver give yourself about 3 -4 hours of daylight driving time. This place isn't the easiest to find in the dark. From Pemberton, stay on the highway - this drive is beautiful! Follow any directions you see that will take you to the Duffy Lake road. After you drive along ...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Camp at Alice Lake Provincial Park
5.0Alice Lake Provincial Park is located just North of Squamish. To get here, exit right off Highway 99 when coming from the South onto Alice Lake Rd. The campground is located under 5 minutes up the road and is first come first serve during low season. From late Spring to Early fall, make sure y...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to Little Diamond Head
22 mi / 5900 ft gainGiven the total distance and cumulative elevation gain of this hike, I would suggest a good level of fitness to reach the summit. The trail does not have any technical challenges and the elevation gain is gradual. The final kick up to the summit involves some loose scree and minor exposure depend...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Camp Out at Elfin Lakes Hut
15 mi / 1900 ft gainThe cabin at Elfin Lakes is a beautiful well maintained shelter in the heart of the Garibaldi Provincial Park. It is nuzzled between two lakes (one for drinking water, and the other a swimming hole), and the Gargoyle Peaks. The cabin itself is fully stocked with 8 gas burners, tables, a fireplac...Read more -
Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to Elfin Lakes, BC
4.713.7 mi / 1968.5 ft gainTo access the trail head you will have to drive a few kilometres up a pretty beat up service road, so SUV's and 4x4 are a must but it can be done in a regular car if you take it easy. Lots of pot holes and loose rocks.The hike to Elfin Lakes might be 11km each way, but it is not very steep and is...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Backpack to Lake Lovely Water
3.76.24 mi / 3714 ft gainThis adventure is one of the best kept secrets in the Whistler area, let alone, British Columbia. The trailhead for Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River. There is no road access to the trailhead so you need to cross the river via boat. Make reservations with the jet...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Joffre Lakes Trail
4.65.67 mi / 1266 ft gainJoffre Lakes is a well loved destination, and for good reason: it is absolutely stunning. Not only is it located on one of the most scenic drives you could ever hope to find (Duffy Lake Road) , but it's possible to enjoy this area no matter how much time you have, or how much hiking you want to d...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Backcountry Camp Upper Joffre Lake
3.03.1 mi / 2952.8 ft gainJoffre Lakes Provincial Park is located roughly three hours from Vancouver north of Whistler and Pemberton on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway). The drive itself up to the trailhead is very scenic and worth it in itself. Once you get to the parking lot, park your car anywhere in the lot and consi...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Snowshoe Joffre Lakes
6.2 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe Canadian west coast mountains around Whistler BC receive over thirty feet of snow each winter. This area is well known for epic skiing and snowboarding, and it's also a really fun place to go snowshoeing. Here's a winter version of the incredible Joffre Lakes adventure (see my profile to read...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Hike to Mt Rohr
5.0/ 3200 ft gainThe Duffy Lake Road area is a scrambling paradise. If you love exploring the alpine off trail, this would be the place.Mt Rohr is a prominent peak, located just above Duffy Lake. One of the highlights of this trip is that you get to hike directly beside the incredible glaciers of Joffre Peak, as ...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Overnight at Keith's Hut
2.05.6 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStarting from the side of the highway outside of Pemberton, continue towards Duffy Lake past Joffre Lake trail head. Cross the Cayoosh Creek bridge and pass the work sheds on your right with a green roof, 3.3km from this is a shoulder and between no-stopping avalanches areas, you will see a pull ...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Hike Vantage Peak
3.04.7 mi / 3618.8 ft gainThis trip can be done as big day trip, or broken up over two days if you bring a tent. It makes for a great weekend trip from Vancouver. So good in fact Arc'teryx made a whole movie about it. Just beyond the ever popular Joffre Lakes turn off by about 20km is a unmarked extended shoulder, with a ...Read more -
Pemberton, British Columbia
Tenquille Lake
14.99 mi / 3373 ft gainTenquille Lake is the perfect spot to head from Vancouver if you have the time for a long drive and are looking for a people-less adventure. The hike is a manageable 24km round trip with a 1,000m elevation gain that takes you through wildflower meadows, lush forest, and past some stunning views...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Camp at the Top of Kafir Peak
5.0At the turn off to Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park, take a hard left to the Telus cell phone tower access road (there is a telus branded sign). Drive up the road, which is very steep at times. High clearance and four wheel drive are a must! Drive up to the top, take in the view, and find a place ...Read more