The two closest campsites to Panorama Ridge are the Taylor Meadows campsite and the Garibaldi Lake campsite. Both can be accessed from the Rubble Creek parking lot and involve approximately a 9km hike to either campsite. On weekends in the summer, the Garibaldi Lake campsite tends to fill up quickly and Taylor Meadows becomes the overflow camping spot in the area.
Both campsites have pit toilets, however there is no running or drinkable water and all garbage must be packed out with you.
Campsite reservations are now required at the Garibaldi Lake campground and Taylor Meadows campground year-round and must be reserved through BC Parks before camping at the sites.
Hiking to Panorama Ridge in one day is a long trip, so for most people, it is a better option to camp over night. Black Tusk and Helm Lake can also be explored if you camp for 2 nights.
For more camping information in Garibaldi Provincial Park, visit the BC Parks website at:
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/garibaldi/