Glacier National Park

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PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936

A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture. Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Directions

Glacier National Park is located in the northwest corner of Montana along the spine of the Rocky Mountains. By car you can access Glacier via Highway 2, which runs along the southern boundary of the park. You can reach the east side of the park via Highway 89. The nearest airports are in Kalispell and Great Falls, Montana.

Reviews

Campgrounds in Glacier National Park offer scenic locations with convenient access to lakes, trails, and visitor centers. Hosts and rangers are generally friendly and provide engaging programs like evening talks. Sites vary in size and privacy; some are spacious with shade, while others feel cramped and lack privacy. Bathrooms are mostly clean and conveniently located, though some showers are limited in number, may have maintenance issues, or offer cold water only. Noise can be a concern near bathrooms, and bear encounters are reported occasionally. Reservations can be challenging, and some campers note uneven maintenance across different campgrounds.

Convenient proximity to lakes, trails, and attractions

Friendly and helpful campground hosts and rangers

Clean bathrooms with showers available in some loops

Evening ranger programs enhance the camping experience

Generally spacious and shaded campsites in some areas

Limited number of showers leading to long wait times

Some sites feel crowded or lack privacy

Showers may have maintenance issues or cold water only

Noise from nearby bathrooms and other campers can disturb light sleepers

Reservation and refund policies can cause frustration

5,075 reviews

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3,109

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1,141

3 stars

498

2 stars

200

1 stars

127

David W

Campground:Apgar Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Great place to replax.

luisa b

Campground:Apgar Campground

Loop:A

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Really wonderful stay. We loved our site. The ranger shows were great as well. Hoping this doesn't get hit by defunding and budget cuts.

David K

Campground:Apgar Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 9 days ago

Nice camps Great facilities

Paul F

Campground:Apgar Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

Crowded with close neighbors. Convenient to the visitor center and lake.

Charles L

Campground:Apgar Campground

Loop:B

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

B099 tent camping was quiet and removed from other campers. Small 1-2 tent nestled easily in the area relatively far from the campground road.

Charles L

Campground:Many Glacier Campground

Loop:East Loop

Site:

Reviewed 10 days ago

R070 tent camping was excellent because of the low-season status: most other spots were closed (ie to the south and east). Otherwise this is a corner campsite. Being aware manages expectations of privacy.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Glacier National Park.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 8% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.