Glacier National Park Camping: All 13 Campgrounds

Choose your camping setup

Start with how you sleep, then choose a campground and the right site category.

Ground tents

Standard sites allow up to two tents and eight people, where space permits. Hiker/biker sites are shared sites for arrivals on foot or bicycle.

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Cars, vans and trailers

Check the individual parking pad and access-road limit. Sprague Creek prohibits towed units; North Fork campgrounds have tighter vehicle restrictions. Going-to-the-Sun Road has a separate 21-foot length limit between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun.

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Groups and backpackers

Group sites serve 9–24 campers. Overnight wilderness camping needs a separate permit; a front-country reservation does not cover it.

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Find your campground

See Glacier campgrounds beside the park’s roads. Numbers match the comparison below; confirm your approach before traveling.

Campground coordinates: NPS API or the credited campground record. Base map and roads: sources below. Numbers match the comparison.

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Park boundary

Park boundary: NPS USGS topographic basemap NPS park maps Entrance coordinates: OpenStreetMap Official campground inventory Saved basemap: USGS The National Map USGSTopo USGS source and public-domain use

Compare All 13 Glacier Campgrounds

Compare locations, site types, dated operating seasons, facilities and published fees. Check the linked booking page for your site and travel year.

Campground	2026 season	Tents & vehicles	Published campsite fee
1. Apgar194 sitesFlush, Vault, showersDump station	Year-round	Check individual site typeVehicle max: 40 ft (largest 25 sites)Trailer max: 40 ft	$30 (summer status); $20 (spring/fall primitive status); free with a valid entrance pass (winter, Nov 1-Mar 31)
2. Avalanche Directions to Avalanche Campground Avalanche Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 87 sitesFlush	Jun 27 – Sep 20	Check individual site typeVehicle max: 26 ft (largest 50 sites)Trailer max: 26 ft	$30
3. Fish Creek178 sitesFlush, showersDump station	about May 15 – Sep 3	Tent-compatible sitesVehicle max: 35 ft (18 sites), 27 ft (62 more)Trailer max: 35 ft	$30
4. Many Glacier109 sitesFlushDump station	about Jun 1 – Oct 19	Tent-compatible sitesVehicle max: 35 ft (largest 13 sites)Trailer max: 35 ft	$30 (summer status); $20 (mid-September to mid-October primitive status, weather permitting)
5. Rising Sun Directions to Rising Sun Campground Rising Sun Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 84 sitesFlush, showersDump station	about Jun 1 – Sep 4	Check individual site typeVehicle max: 21 ft (largest 10 sites)Trailer max: 21 ft	$30
6. St. Mary148 sitesFlush, showersDump station	Year-round	Tent-compatible sitesVehicle max: 40 ft (3 sites), 35 ft (22 more)Trailer max: 40 ft	$30 (summer status, reservable mid-May through mid-August per the NPS API, though the wider reservable window is stated as April 18-October 31); $20 (primitive status); free (winter primitive status)
7. Sprague Creek Directions to Sprague Creek Campground Sprague Creek Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 25 sitesFlush	about May 25 – Oct 1	Check individual site typeVehicle max: 21 ft, no towed units	$30
8. Two Medicine Directions to Two Medicine Campground Two Medicine Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 100 sitesFlushDump station	No 2026 season listed	Check individual site typeVehicle max: 35 ftTrailer max: 35 ft	No rate listed
9. Bowman Lake Directions to Bowman Lake Campground Bowman Lake Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 48 sitesVaultDump station	about May 15 – Oct 31	Check individual site typeVehicle max: No RVs or trailers	$25 (summer status); $15 (weather-dependent fall primitive status)
10. Cut Bank Directions to Cut Bank Campground Cut Bank Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 14 sitesVault	about May 25 – Sep 19	Check individual site typeVehicle max: Nothing over 21 ft	$20 (primitive campground all season)
11. Kintla Lake Directions to Kintla Lake Campground Kintla Lake Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 13 sitesVaultDump station	about May 25 – Oct 31	Check individual site typeVehicle max: No RVs or trailers	$25 (summer status); $15 (weather-dependent fall primitive status)
12. Logging Creek Directions to Logging Creek Campground Logging Creek Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 7 sitesVault	No 2026 season listed	Check individual site typeVehicle max: Not published	No rate listed
13. Quartz Creek Directions to Quartz Creek Campground Quartz Creek Campground Google Maps Apple Maps Campground location, not an assigned campsite. Check access and booking rules before travel. NPS camping and access 7 sitesVault	about Jun 25 – Oct 22	Check individual site typeVehicle max: Nothing over 21 ft	$15

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Park boundary: NPS USGS topographic basemap NPS park maps Entrance coordinates: OpenStreetMap Official campground inventory

What does camping cost?

Compare the price and charging unit for your setup. The booking total depends on the selected site, travel year and applicable fees.

Summer campsites

$15–$30 per site per night. Primitive and winter rates vary by campground and status; entrance fees are separate.

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Hiker/biker sites

$8 per person per night. Intended for arrivals on foot or bicycle; motorcyclists use regular campsites.

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Wilderness permits

May–October: $10 per permit plus $7 per person per night. November–April wilderness permits are free, but still required.

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Which Campgrounds Are Open by Month

Read across each row for the 2026 season. Operating dates do not show campsite availability.

Scheduled all monthScheduled part of monthNo scheduled season

Campground operating months · 2026 schedule
Monthly context	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
WeatherAvg high / low · °FW Glacier, MT · station preview · 1991-2020	30°19° low	34°19° low	43°25° low	53°31° low	64°39° low	70°45° low	80°50° low	79°48° low	68°41° low	52°33° low	37°26° low	29°20° low
Park crowdsAvg park visits · 2021–2025	18.0kLowest	16.9kLowest	25.8kLowest	45.4kLowest	202.3kLow	551.4kHigh	761.3kPeak	693.3kPeak	557.3kHigh	139.4kLow	24.0kLowest	18.7kLowest
Campgrounds · 2026	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
ApgarYear-round
AvalancheJun 27 – Sep 20						Part			Part
Fish Creekabout May 15 – Sep 3					Part				Part
Many Glacierabout Jun 1 – Oct 19										Part
Rising Sunabout Jun 1 – Sep 4									Part
St. MaryYear-round
Sprague Creekabout May 25 – Oct 1					Part					Part
Two MedicineNo 2026 season listed
Bowman Lakeabout May 15 – Oct 31					Part
Cut Bankabout May 25 – Sep 19					Part				Part
Kintla Lakeabout May 25 – Oct 31					Part
Logging CreekNo 2026 season listed
Quartz Creekabout Jun 25 – Oct 22						Part				Part

NOAA station weather normals NPS park visit averages Weather and road seasons

How to book Glacier camping

Choose the campground, site type and travel dates before opening the booking page.

Reserve before losing signal

Use Recreation.gov for reservation campgrounds; many sites release six months ahead, with some held until four days ahead.

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First-come sites

Follow the campground’s registration instructions. Cut Bank uses Recreation.gov Scan & Pay; do not treat a seasonal operating row as a vacant site.

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Check your vehicle’s fit

Use published maximum lengths to make a shortlist, then check the individual campsite and route.

Check Going-to-the-Sun Road before driving

Between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun, vehicles and combinations over 21 feet long (including bumpers) or 8 feet wide (including mirrors) are prohibited. A campground’s longer parking limit does not permit that route.

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Enter your RV, van or trailer length

Campground maximums are a shortlist. Check your individual site’s dimensions and equipment rules.
Only published equipment lengths are listed. Check other sites in the comparison above.
Use the operating calendar for dates and check the approach road before booking.

ApgarNo full hookups
40 ftpublished max
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AvalancheNo full hookups
26 ftpublished max
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Fish CreekNo full hookups
35 ftpublished max
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Many GlacierNo full hookups
35 ftpublished max
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Rising SunNo full hookups
21 ftpublished max
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St. MaryNo full hookups
40 ftpublished max
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Know the camp rules

Plan for the park’s normal camping rules. Official conditions carry restrictions for your travel dates.

Secure scented items

Food, cookware, toiletries and trash belong in a hard-sided vehicle or designated food locker, day and night.

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No hookups

No utility hookups are provided. Primitive status also removes potable water and dump facilities.

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Match the group size

Standard sites hold up to eight people and two tents where space allows. Use designated group sites for larger parties.

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Camping outside the park

Compare the park’s gateway areas first, then confirm nearby campground seasons, fees and equipment rules with the operator.

Park boundary

Park boundary: NPS USGS topographic basemap NPS park maps Town area coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau Saved basemap: USGS The National Map USGSTopo USGS source and public-domain use

West Glacier
West Entrance approach; confirm seasonal property and service dates.
Columbia Falls
Outside base west of the park for the West Entrance approach.
Babb
East-side approach toward Many Glacier; cross-park driving depends on Logan Pass road access.

NPS nearby camping resources

Questions about Glacier camping

Quick answers to the practical questions below.

Where can you tent camp in Glacier National Park?

Glacier’s front-country campgrounds include tent sites. Choose by access road, available tent space and booking method. Standard sites allow up to two tents and eight people where space permits; hiker/biker and wilderness camping use different arrangements.

How much does camping in Glacier cost?

Summer front-country fees run $15–$30 per site per night. Hiker/biker sites are $8 per person per night. Wilderness permits cost $10 plus $7 per person per night from May through October; winter wilderness permits are free but still required. Entrance fees are separate.

Does Glacier have camping with electricity?

No campground provides utility hookups. Check generator rules for the specific campground and loop.

How far ahead can you book a Glacier campsite?

Many reservation sites release on Recreation.gov six months ahead, with some held until four days ahead. Rising Sun uses same-day booking in the campground listing; check its listing directly. Smaller first-come campgrounds follow their own registration process.

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An independent guide using official data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the National Park Service.

Official guidance: NPS and the relevant operators. The linked official pages support the access, facilities and rules described here. Confirm details before traveling.
Crowd context: 2021–2025 monthly averages. NPS recreation visits describe normal seasonal demand, not trail congestion, parking availability or unique visitors.
Schedules and conditions: Planning patterns, not live status. Seasonal information describes the normal pattern or explicitly dated source schedule. Current conditions are handled separately. The official source is the place to confirm today’s access.

Topic sources and data details

Campground locations, site counts, published fees and dated 2026 operating seasons come from the committed NPS/operator campground dataset. Normal setup and booking rules were checked against the official sources linked in each section.

The operating calendar aligns NOAA station climate normals with 2021–2025 NPS park visits. Weather varies with elevation and location; park visits do not measure campsite occupancy. Maps reuse reviewed park boundaries and road geometry. The vehicle shortlist does not guarantee an individual site or route will fit your equipment.

Operational source check: September 11, 2026. Design and emphasized source review: 2026-10-21. A design review does not refresh every underlying record.

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Campground dates

Access & equipment

Rules & conditions

Choose your camping setup

Ground tents

Cars, vans and trailers

Groups and backpackers

Find your campground

Compare All 13 Glacier Campgrounds

What does camping cost?

Summer campsites

Hiker/biker sites

Wilderness permits

Which Campgrounds Are Open by Month

How to book Glacier camping

Reserve before losing signal

First-come sites

Check your vehicle’s fit

Check Going-to-the-Sun Road before driving

Know the camp rules

Secure scented items

No hookups

Match the group size

Camping outside the park

West Glacier

Columbia Falls

Babb

Questions about Glacier camping

Where can you tent camp in Glacier National Park?

How much does camping in Glacier cost?

Does Glacier have camping with electricity?

How far ahead can you book a Glacier campsite?

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Conditions

Check before you go

Campground dates

Access & equipment

Rules & conditions

Choose your camping setup

Ground tents

Cars, vans and trailers

Groups and backpackers

Find your campground

Compare All 13 Glacier Campgrounds

What does camping cost?

Summer campsites

Hiker/biker sites

Wilderness permits

Which Campgrounds Are Open by Month

How to book Glacier camping

Reserve before losing signal

First-come sites

Check your vehicle’s fit

Check Going-to-the-Sun Road before driving

Know the camp rules

Secure scented items

No hookups

Match the group size

Camping outside the park

West Glacier

Columbia Falls

Babb

Questions about Glacier camping

Where can you tent camp in Glacier National Park?

How much does camping in Glacier cost?

Does Glacier have camping with electricity?

How far ahead can you book a Glacier campsite?

More ways to explore Glacier

Best time to visit Glacier

Going-to-the-Sun Road

Glacier road closures

Glacier entrance fees

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