Campgrounds
Wake up to a glorious sunrise amidst some of northwest Montana’s finest natural splendor when you stay overnight at one of many campgrounds located in and around Glacier National Park.
- Glacier Park campgrounds offer visitors a pristine resting place in popular and secluded areas alike.
- With more than 1000 sites within the park, and several campgrounds surrounding, tailor your camping experience around a crystal-clear lake, near a lush alpine peak or trailheads.
- Traditional, primitive and backcountry campsites available.
- Fees from $10-$23/night.
Overview
With over 1000 sites throughout the park, a Glacier National Park campground experience is a primary park activity. Stay in one of 13 traditional campgrounds or try a backcountry site. Planning a last minute trip and Glacier campgrounds are full? Never fear: a host of campgrounds and RV parks in the surrounding area provide quality sites with breathtaking scenery.
General Rules and Regulations
- Fees: Nightly rates $10 - $23. Backcountry permits required.
- Reservations: Most operate on 1st come/1st serve basis. (2 campgrounds take prior reservations.)
- Fires: Some campgrounds do not allow fires. Check regulations.
- Sites: Stay within designated areas. 7 consecutive day limits. 8 people (2 vehicles) per site, unless in designated group sites.
- Utility hook-ups NOT provided.
- Keep a clean camp!
- Pets: Leashed, in drive-in sites only. NO PETS ON TRAILS.
- Season: Generally from Early May - Mid September
- Checkout: Noon
- Amenities: Most campgrounds have potable water/pit toilets.
Campgrounds
Kintla Lake: This remote North Fork area campground offers fishing/boating access and great views.
- 13 sites.
- RVs/trucks w/trailers not recommended.
Bowman Lake: Another secluded campground in the North Fork area, enjoy fishing, boating and nearby hikes.
- 48 sites.
- RVs/trucks w/trailers not recommended.
Quartz Creek: Glacier's smallest campground, experience a true wilderness setting, with a trail to Lower Quartz Lake.
- 7 sites.
- No water.
Logging Creek: A small, peaceful campground on the west side of the park with trail access to Logging Lake.
- 7 sites.
- No water.
Fish Creek: Just 2.5 miles from Apgar Village, this large campground offers flushing toilets/running water, and ranger-led programs.
- 178 sites.
- Reservations available (877-444-6777).
Apgar: The largest Glacier campground with nearby amenities and activities.
- 194 sites.
- Very popular!
Sprague Creek: Enjoy this small, shaded campground, close to Lake McDonald bus/boat tours, horseback rides, and more.
- 25 sites.
- Some vehicle noise from Going To The Sun Road.
Avalanche Campground: 4 miles from Lake McDonald's lakeside acitivites. Take a hike or journey the nearby Going To The Sun Road.
- 87 sites.
- Some vehicle noise.
Rising Sun: Enjoy views of Red Eagle Mountain and plentiful trailsheads at nearby Logan Pass.
- 83 sites.
- Flushing toilets/ running water/ shuttle service.
St. Mary Lake: Hiking trails, boat rentals, St. Mary Visitor Center and more.
- 148 sites.
- Reservations available (877-444-6777).
Many Glacier: The park's most popular campground, on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake, with trail access to Grinnell Glacier and other great hikes.
- 110 sites.
- 13 sites for larger vehicles.
Cut Bank: Located on the east side, this quiet campground makes a great base for hikes into Glacier's interior.
- 14 sites.
- Nearby shuttle service.
Two Medicine: 13 miles from East Glacier, on the shores of Two Medicine Lake, this campground offers ranger-led activities, tours and plentiful hiking.
- 99 sites.
- Flush toilets/running water.
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