Glacier National Park Guide - Camping & Lodging - West Glacier

 
Glacier National Park has thirteen campsites and six lodges/cabin facilities within the federally controlled section of the park.  There are a tremendous number of state and private campgrounds, hotels and lodges located in the surrounding area and in Canada.

All campgrounds listed are assumed to have improved pads (at least gravel), fire grates or grills, picnic tables, electric hookups, water, showers, and toilet facilities unless otherwise noted.  OutdoorPlaces.Com strongly recommends calling facilities ahead of time and making proper reservations if possible to assure a pleasant visit when in the area.
 

 Campgrounds - West Glacier & Apgar Region of Glacier National Park

 Backcountry Camping

Backcountry camping is allowed within Glacier National Park and requires a permit, walk-in permits can be obtained as well as through mail-in application in advance.  Permits can be secured at Apgar, St. Mary's, Many Glaciers and at park headquarters.  Permits cost $4 for adults and $2 for children under 17 and those over 65.  There is a $20 fee for making advanced reservations.

There are 66 backcountry campsites within the park.  Some have restrictions that may include no fires or limits of one to two nights.  Most dispersed backcountry camping area allows four or less parties at each site.  Gunsite Lake and Goat Haunt Shelters have facilities for seven parties.  Backcountry sites range from lakeside, to the open prairie to the mountains.  None of the lakeside backcountry campsites allow motorized boat access.

Certain requirements due to black bear and brown bear activity are required while in the backcountry.  Glacier National Park takes stewardship of the area very seriously.  Damaging a backcountry site or gross violation of minimum impact camping practices is a federal felony offense.  For more information on backcountry camping contact Glacier National Park, Attention, Backcountry Permits, West Glacier, Montana, 59936.  When sending your letter request a backcountry camping information packet. 

 Apgar Campground - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
(406) 888-7800
Two-miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
196 sites, no hookups, no showers, dumping station, water only available during the summer, tent campers welcome, boat ramp, groceries, no RV's over 35 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open year round, full facilities from May to October, no reservations

 Avalanche Creek Campground - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
(406) 888-7800
About 16 miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
50 sites, no hookups, no showers, dumping station, tent campers welcome, fishing, no RV's over 21 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open from May to October, no reservations

 Fish Creek Campground - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
(406) 888-7800
Two-miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road, one-and-one-half miles on Camas Creek Road, then one mile northeast
180 sites, no hookups, no showers, dumping station, water only available during the summer, tent campers welcome, no RV's over 26 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open from June to September, reservations

 Sprague Creek Campground - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
(406) 888-7800
About 10 miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
25 sites, no hookups, no showers, no dumping station, tent campers welcome, fishing, no RV's over 21 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open from June to September, no reservations

 Lake McDonald Lodge - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
About 14 miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
(602) 207-6000
Seasonal - from June to September

 The Village Inn - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
About 2 miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
(602) 207-6000
Seasonal - from June to September

 Apgar Village Lodge - Glacier National Park

West Glacier, Montana
About 2 miles east from the west entrance of Glacier National Park on Going-To-The-Sun Road
Summer (406) 888-5484, Winter (406) 888-5662
Seasonal - from June to September

 Izaak Walton Inn

1 Izaak Walton Road
West Glacier, Montana
Summer (406) 888-5700