Glacier National Park Guide - Camping & Lodging - Kintla & Bowman Lakes

 
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 - Northwestern 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. 

 Bowman Lake Campground - Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park, Montana
(406) 888-5441
About five miles east of the Polebridge entrance
48 sites, no hookups, no showers, no dumping station, tent campers welcome, boating, boat ramp, no RV's over 21 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open from June to September for RV's, open year round for primitive camping, no reservations, primitive dirt road access, access may be restricted during poor weather

 Kintla Lake Campground - Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park, Montana
(406) 888-5441
About 14 miles north of the Polebridge entrance, take entrance to park and turn left on dirt road
13 sites, no hookups, no showers, no dumping station, tent campers welcome, boating, boat ramp, no RV's over 18 feet, hiking trails, park activities, bear canisters required, open from June to September for RV's, open year round for primitive camping, no reservations, primitive dirt road access, access may be restricted during poor weather

This is a very remote area of the park.  There is no significant lodging offered within or outside of the park.