The Ultimate Guide to Camping in Glacier National Park
- Jennifer Melroy
- Last Modified April 22, 2021
- First Published on September 8, 2020
Jagged peaks, pristine alpine lakes, and gorgeous vistas, it’s hard to find a park prettier than Glacier National Park. One of the best ways to explore Glacier is to wake up inside the park. Camping in Glacier is a real treat but a camping trip to Glacier can be a little tricky to plan. So we have broken down what you need to know and created this comprehensive guide to Glacier camping.
Camping in Glacier can put you close to many of the park’s major attractions. This complete guide covers everything you need to know to plan a Glacier camping trip including information on the Glacier campgrounds, location, how to secure a campsite and so much more.
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Glacier Campgrounds at a Glance
| Campground | Region | Reservations | Season | Sites | Fees | ADA Sites | Amenities |
| Apgar | Going to the Sun | No | Year-Round | 194 | $20 | Yes | D, F, FP, G, S, W |
| Avalanche | Going to the Sun | No | Late May – Early September | 87 | $20 | Yes | F, FP, G, W |
| Bowman Lake | West | No | Late May – September | 45 | $15 | No | FP, PA, W |
| Cut Bank | East | No | Late May – Mid September | 14 | $10 | No | FP, PA |
| Fish Creek | West | Yes | Late May – Early September | 178 | $23 | Yes | D, F, FP, G, W |
| Kintla Lake | West | No | Late May – Mid September | 13 | $15 | No | G, FP, PA, W |
| Logging Creek | West | No | July – Mid September | 7 | $10 | No | G, FP, PA |
| Many Glacier | East | Yes | Late May – Late September | 109 | $23 | No | D, F, FP, G, W |
| Quartz Creek | West | No | July – Mid September | 7 | $10 | No | FP, PA |
| Rising Sun | Going to the Sun | No | Mid June – Mid September | 84 | $20 | Yes | D, F, FP, G |
| Sprague Creek | Going to the Sun | No | Mid May – Mid September | 25 | $20 | Yes | F, FP, W |
| St. Mary | Going to the Sun | Yes | Year-Round | 148 | $23 | Yes | D, F, FP, G, W |
| Two Medicine | East | No | June – September | 100 | $20 | Yes | D, F, FP, G, W |
Amenities Key
- D – Dump Station
- F – Flush Toilets
- FP – Fire Pit
- G – Generator
- H – Full Hookups
- P – Pit Toliet
- PA – Accessible Pit Toliet
- L – Laundry
- S – Shower
- W – Water
Getting to Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is located in northern Montana along the Canadian Border. The park has several entrances along it’s east and west borders. Glacier can be accessed via US Highway 2, 17, or 89. The closest airport to the park is Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) located in Kalispell, MT. This airport is 30 miles from the West entrance. Other nearby airports include Missoula International Airport (MSO), Great Falls International Airport (GTF), and Calgary International Airport (YYC).
Amtrak offers rail service to the East Glacier, West Glacier, and Whitefish train depots on the Empire Builder line. Shuttles are offered from the depots to the park. Please call 855-733-4522 for more info.
Glacier National Park has a shuttle bus that travels the Going-to-the-Sun Road and there are several private tour operators who can arrange tours of Glacier.
Estimated Drive Time to Glacier National Park
- Kalispell, Montana – 0.75 hours
- Great Falls, Montana – 2.5 hours
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada – 3 hours
- Spokane, Washington – 4.5 hours
- Bozeman, Montana – 5 hours
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – 5.75 hours
- Jackson, Wyoming – 8 hours
- Seattle, Washington – 8.5 hours
Estimated Drive time to Glacier National Park from nearby National Parks
- Waterton Lakes National Park – 1.25 hours
- Banff National Park – 4.25 hours
- Yellowstone National Park – 7 hours
- Jasper National Park – 8 hours
- Grand Teton National Park – 8 hours
- Badlands National Park – 11.5 hours
Things to Know about Glacier Camping
- Glacier National Parks had 13 campgrounds spread out across the park. Camping is only permitted in these campgrounds and in designed backcountry areas.
- Two Campgrounds are open year-round. The other 11 campgrounds are usually open from late spring to early fall with a few opening later during the summer.
- Reservations are available for 3 Glacier campgrounds – Fish Creek and St. Mary offer reservations for most sites and Many Glacier offers reservations for select sites.
- Reservations can be made up to six months in advance. Reservations are limited and if you want a reserved site you need to be ready to book exactly six months in advance of the first day of your trip.
- Seven Campgrounds have ADA specific sites. Reservable ADA sites are available at St. Mary and Fish Cree. First-come, first-serve accessible sites can be found at Apgar, Avalanche, Rising Sun, Sprague Creek, and Two Medicine
- Generator use is permitted in select campground and select sites during the following hours: 8:00 – 10:00 am; 12 noon – 2:00 pm; and 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
- The larger the RV the fewer campsites are available and only select sites in each campground can handle longer vehicles. RV and travel trailers are limited to 40 ft in length.
- Apgar and St. Mary can accommodate up to 40 ft
- Many Glacier and Two Medicine can accommodate up to 35 ft.
- Avalanche and Rising Sun can accommodate up to 25 ft.
- Hookups are NOT available in Glacier National Park. Dump stations are available at Apgar, Fish Creek, Many Glacier, Rising Sun, St. Mary, Two Medicine.
- Standard campsites can have up to 8 people. You are allowed a maximum of two vehicles and two tents. Large groups should reserve a group site in Apgar, Many Glacier, St. Mary, or Two Medicine.
- Camping in Glacier is limited to 14 days between July 1 and Labor Day and 30 days between Labor Day and June 30.
- Checkout time for all campgrounds is 12:00 (noon). If staying another night in a first-come, first-serve site re-register by 11:30 am.
- All wood and charcoal fires are allowed unless fire danger prompts special restrictions. All fires must be contained in park-provided fire pits. Please do not transport firewood. Burn it where you buy it. Firewood can be purchased at local general stores. The collection of vegetation for fires is prohibited.
- Please ensure that your fire out full out before leaving it unattended.
- Store all food items in your car or bear box. Please do NOT leave any food, utensils out, or any scented items. This includes toothpaste, toothbrush, chapstick. Please put everything else in your car or bear box. Bears and other scavengers are drawn to campgrounds in search of food items. If the animals find food, they will continue to hang around and start to become an issue. Please help keep the wildlife wild by not feeding them and remember a fed bear is a dead bear.
What to pack for camping in Glacier National Park?
- Printed Campsite Reservation: Just in case anyone asks for it.
- America the Beautiful National Parks Pass: Glacier National Park costs $30 for a 7-day pass. If you intend to visit more than 3 National Park Services sites in a year, the America the Beautiful Pass will more than pay for itself.
- National Park Passport: The National Park Passport Book is the cheapest and best souvenir of your national park adventures. This book makes it easy to collect the National Park Cancellation Stamps. The cancellation stamps have the date of your visit and make it easy to track when you visited each national park service unit.
- Tent: This is one of the heaviest and most important pieces of camping gear. It is your shelter from the elements at night.
- Sleeping Pad: A sleeping pad is a small, packable inflatable mattress. Here is my favorite closed cell sleeping pad.
- Sleeping Bag: Your sleeping bag is important for a good night’s sleep and preventing you from getting to cold.
- Pillow: An inflatable pillow is a lightweight comfort item that can make getting a good night’s sleep much easier.
- Camp Stove: This portable mini backpacking stove makes car camping cooking much easier. I’d rather cook on this over a campfire any day.
- Fuel for the camp stove: I generally by my camping fuel at Walmart or REI on my way to the park. You can’t fly with it so it’s just easier to get on site.
- Cooler: One great thing about car camping is that you can keep a cooler in your car and it can keep fresh meat cold and provide cold drinks.
- Kitchen Set: It doesn’t take much to make an impressive camp meal but having the right tools can make you seem like a gourmet chef.
- Cooking Pot: Since I use a camping stove, I have this great set of folding pots that I do most of my camp cooking with.
- Spork: The Spork is the essential eating utensil of the campsite.
- Food: If I bring a cooler, I love planning easy to cook camp meals with fresh ingredients otherwise, I use a mix of dry backpacking foods.
- Snacks – There are limited services in the park. So pick up all your snacks before you go. Pack a couple of different options so you are prepared for any craving.
- Fruit: Pick hard fruits such as apples or pears. These hold-up in the heat and in packs without getting squished to mush. Another option is freeze-dried fruit. Freeze-dried strawberries are the BOMB. They are crunchy, sweet and the best part is they are lightweight and yummy. These are my new favorite trail snack.
- Vegetables: Cucumbers and carrots hold up well during hiking and in a hot car.
- Granola Bars: Take your favorite non-coated in chocolate granola bars. Anything coated in chocolate will melt and be a sticky mess. My favorite is a selection of Cliff Bars. They are great even when squished.
- Refillable Water Bottles – Do your part to reduce litter in our parks by bringing a refillable water bottle with you. A reusable and refillable water bottle can save you a lot of money and really help the environment. Here are my favorite water bottles
- Hydration Bladder – If you are hiking longer distances, a hydration bladder is the best way to hike with significant quantities of water. It is a rare hike when I don’t bring a full bladder with me.
- Sunscreen – You don’t want to get burned on your visit.
- Lip balm – Your lips need just as much sun protection as your skin does.
- Sunglasses – Similar to sunscreen, you need a good pair of polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes from the glare of the sun.
- Hat – Hats are another sun protection device. A hat can keep the sun off your face and neck and help minimize the need for sunscreen while on the trail.
- First aid kit – As with any outdoor adventure, accidents happen. It is better to be prepared and have a compact first-aid kit ready to help with any accidents.
- Headlamp – Always keep a headlamp handy. You never know when you might want it. It can be used for midnight bathroom runs to sunrise/sunset hikes. A good headlamp makes it easy to operate in the dark.
- Shoes – Shoes are probably the most important piece of gear to any hiker. Hiking shoes should be seen as an investment. On the trail, your feet are your transportation and a solid pair of hiking shoes help support your feet and can prevent injury.
- Hiking Day Pack – A good day pack is the best way to transport all your gear when hiking. I highly recommend getting a backpack that is designed for outdoor use. These packs come with handy pockets and straps. My 40 L day pack has a pocket for my water bladder and a clip to hold the water line in place.
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Where to camp in Glacier National Park?
Glacier Campground Map
Campgrounds in Glacier National Park
- Apgar Campground
- Avalanche Campground
- Bowman Lake Campground
- Cut Bank Campground
- Fish Creek Campground
- Kintla Lake Campground
- Logging Creek Campground
- Many Glacier Campground
- Quartz Creek Campground
- Rising Sun Campground
- Sprague Creek Campground
- St. Mary Campground
- Two Medicine Campground
Campgrounds in Waterton Lakes National Park
- Belly River Campground
- Townsite Campground
Campgrounds near Glacier National Park
- Chewing Black Bones Campground
- Columbia Falls RV Park and Campground
- Glacier Peaks RV Park & Campground
- Johnson’s Campground and RV Park
- LaSalle RV Park and Campground
- Mountain Meadow RV Park
- Mountain View RV Park
- Rocky Mountain HI Campground
- St. Mary / East Glacier KOA
- West Glacier KOA Resort
- West Glacier RV Park
Getting a Glacier Campsite
Glacier Camping Reservations
Only 3 Glacier National Park campgrounds offer reservations. These campgrounds are Fish Creek, St. Mary, and 1/2 of the Many Glacier campsites. If you are a large group cam[ping together, group sites in Apgar can be reserved as well.
Campground reservations can be made online at Receation.gov. Reservations are can be made up to six months in advance. Reservations open at 10 a.m (EST).
It is highly recommended to make your reservation as early as possible this is especially true if wanting to make a July or August reservation. I’d create your account on Receation.gov and be ready for at 10 am exactly six months before the trip.
Glacier First-come, first-serve Campsites
First-come, first-serve are available at Apgar, Avalanche, Bowman Lake, Cut Bank, Kintla Lake, Logging Creek, Quartz Creek, Rising Sun, Sprague Creek, Two Medicine and half of the sites at Many Glacier.
There are 630 first-come, first-serve sites in Glacier. Depending on where you would like to camp campsites can be a little hard to get. Campgrounds along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Many Glacier are the most popular and fill mid-morning.
If you are arriving late in the day, your best bet for space is Logging Creek, Quartz Creek, or Cut Bank.
Get your desired campground and check the campsite board for directions on claiming your site.
Typical Glacier Campsite Fill Times:
These are averages based on the 2019 and 2018 fill times for the season. Please note that these are rough estimates and can vary greatly. The earlier you can get to a campground the better.
Friday and Saturday and holidays have earlier fill times.
- Apgar Campground – mid-afternoon during summer, rarely fills rest of the year
- Avalanche Campground- mid-afternoon
- Bowman Lake Campground – mid to late afternoon
- Cut Bank Campground – mid to late afternoon (if it fill)
- Fish Creek Campground – reservation
- Kintla Lake Campground – early to mid-afternoon
- Logging Creek Campground – rarely fills
- Many Glacier Campground – mid-morning
- Quartz Creek Campground – rarely fills
- Rising Sun Campground – mid-morning
- Sprague Creek Campground – mid-morning
- St. Mary Campground – reservation during summer, rarely fills rest of the year
- Two Medicine Campground – early to late afternoon
RV Camping in Glacier National Park
There are no RV hookups in Glacier National Park. The longer your RV is the more limited your camping option. Not every campsite in a campground can accommodate the maximum length trailer.
The following Glacier campgrounds can accommodate RVs or travel trailers:
- Apgar Campground – up to 40 ft in length
- Avalanche Campground- up to 26 ft in length
- Bowman Lake Campground – up to 21 ft in length
- Cut Bank Campground – No RV’s or trailiers
- Fish Creek Campground – up to 35 ft in length
- Kintla Lake Campground – up to 21 ft in length
- Logging Creek Campground – up to 21 ft in length
- Many Glacier Campground – up to 35 ft in length
- Quartz Creek Campground – No RV’s or trailiers
- Rising Sun Campground – up to 25 ft in length
- Sprague Creek Campground – No RV’s or trailiers
- St. Mary Campground – up to 40 ft in length
- Two Medicine Campground – up to 35 ft in length
Glacier National Park Campgrounds
Apgar Campground
Apgar Campground is the largest campground in Glacier National Park. This campground is nested on the western side of the park in a dense forest near the shores of Lake McDonald. The campground is located near Apgar Village and associated amenities such as visitor center, camp store, gift shops, restaurant, boat rentals, and shuttle service.
Apgar provides convenient access to the Going-to-the-Sun Road,.
Sites: 194 sites
Cost: $20 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, this campground is first-come, first-served.
ADA specific sites: Yes, there are 2 designated campsites are C152 and O122.
RVs?: Yes, 25 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Potable water, fire pit, food locker, flush toilets, picnic table, showers, sinks, disposal station
Season: Apgar Campground is open year-round.
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid-afternoon during the summer
Closest General Store: Apgar Village
Avalanche Campground
Avalanche Campground is a centrally located campground along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This campground is a popular choice for campers. The Trail of Cedars and Avalanche Lake hiking trails begin nearby. This Glacier campground is located in the old-growth cedar and hemlock trees.
Sites: 87 sites
Cost: $20 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, this campground is first-come, first-served.
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsite is A33.
RVs?: Yes, 50 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 26 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, picnic tables, fire pits, food locker, flush toilets
Season: Avalanche Campground is open from late May to early September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid-afternoon
Closest General Store: Apgar Village
Bowman Lake Campground
Bowman Lake Campground is a remote campground reached via a rough, dusty, dirt road with blind curves. The campground is located near the shore of Bowman Lake and many of the campsites have trees for shade. This is a primitive campground away from the hustle and crowds of the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Sites: 45 sites
Cost: $15 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, this campground is first-come, first-served.
ADA specific sites: Yes, there are 2 designated campsites are #3 and #7.
RVs?: Sort of, vehicles are limited to 21 ft in length
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: portable water, vault toilets, fire pit
Season: Bowman Lake is open from late May to September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid to late afternoon
Closest General Store: West Glacier
Cut Bank Campground
Cut Bank is one of Glacier’s smaller campgrounds. This small campground is tucked in on the east side of the park in between St. Mary and Two Medicine. The campground is accessed via a dirt road and is ideal for tent campers. The road into this campground isn’t accessible to trailers or RV’s. This is a quiet campground that is a bit off the beaten path while still providing access to the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Two Medicine.
This is a primitive campground and there is no water. Bring all water with you.
Sites: 14
Cost: $10
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: No, but the toilets are accessible.
RVs?: No RV’s or trailers
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets
Season: Late May to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid to late afternoon (if it fill)
Closest General Store: Kiowa or St. Mary
Fish Creek Campground
Fish Creek Campground is located near Apgar Village and is the second largest campground in the park. Fish Creek is surrounded by trees and has some shade. The campground is located near Lake McDonald and some campsites offer lake views. This is a central campground and is located near the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Sites: 178
Cost: $23 per night
Reservations Accepted?: Yes, up to six months in advance
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsites are A8, A10, A12, A34, B65, B68, D158, and D160.
RVs?: Yes, 18 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 35 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, dump station
Season: Fish Creek Campground is from late May to early September
Typical Fill Time: Fills via reservation
Closest General Store: Apgar Village
Kintla Lake Campground
Kintla Lake Campground is a remote frontcountry campground near the Canadian border. This small campground is located in an area known as the North Fork. The campground can only be reached via a bumpy dirt road. While the road in can handle vehicles up to 21 ft. in length this mostly a tent campground. The campground is located on the shores of Kintla Lake and nearby trees offer privacy and shade.
There is no gas in Polebridge and limited supplies. Come prepared.
Sites: 13
Cost: $15 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsite is #13.
RVs?: Sort of, vehicles are limited to 21 ft in length
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, fire pits, pit toilets, some sites have picnic tables
Season: Kintla Lake Campground is open from late May to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Fills early to mid-afternoon
Closest General Store: Polebridge
Logging Creek Campground
Logging Creek Campground is a small campground located on the west side of the park. This campground is accessed via a winding dirt road that handles vehicles up to 21 ft. in length. This mostly a tent campground. This campground is a favorite of people looking to be away from the hustle, but sill want to make a day trip on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The campground is located near Logging Lake. It is a short hike from the campground to the lake.
This is a primitive campground and there is no water. Bring all water with you.
Sites: 7
Cost: $10 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: No, but the bathrooms are accessible.
RVs?: Sort of, vehicles are limited to 21 ft in length
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets
Season: Logging Campground is open from July to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Rarely fills
Closest General Store: Apgar Village
Many Glacier Campground
Many Glacier Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier National Park. This large campground is located on the east side of the park near Many Glacier Hotel and has easy access to a range of services including a camp store and restaurant. The campground sits in a mature Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and quaking aspen forest and most sites have some shade. Showers are available at the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn.
Sites: 109
Cost: $23
Reservations Accepted?: Reservations are accepted for 1/2 the sites
ADA specific sites: No, but the bathrooms are accessible
RVs?: Yes, 13 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 35 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: dump station, flush toilets, fire pits, shower, water
Season: Many Glacier Campground is open from late May to late September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid-morning
Closest General Store: Many Glacier
Quartz Creek Campground
Quartz Creek Campground is the most peaceful camping in Glacier. This campground hosts 7 sites and is the smallest campground in Glacier. Quartz Creek is accessed via a winding dirt road that handles vehicles up to 21 ft. in length. This mostly a tent campground. The campground is located within a stand of trees but a 12.4-mile roundtrip hike will take campers to the Lower Quartz Lake.
This is a primitive campground and there is no water. Bring all water with you.
Sites: 7
Cost: $10 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: No, but the bathrooms are accessible.
RVs?: No RV’s or trailers
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: pit toilets, fire pits, picnic tables
Season: Quartz Creek Campground is open from July to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Rarely fills
Closest General Store: Apgar Village
Rising Sun Campground
Rising Sun Campground has one of the best locations. It is said that Rising Sun is where “the mountains meet the prairies.” It is located right of the Going-to-the-Sun Road and is a great location to start from if trying to beat the crowds to Logan’s Pass. It makes a great base for exploring the rest of Glacier National Park. The campground is located on St. Mary Lake and campers love watching the sunrise over Red Eagle Mountain. There is a campsite and casual restaurant near the campground and showers are available.
Sites: 84
Cost: $20 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsite is #7.
RVs?: Yes, 10 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 25 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, dump station, showers
Season: RisingSun Campground is open from mid-June to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid-morning
Closest General Store: Rising Sun
Sprague Creek Campground
Sprague Creek Campground is a small campground on the west side of Glacier. The campground is located along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the shores of Lake McDonald. A select number of sites have unobstructed lake views. A camp store, restaurant, and gift shop can be found 1 mile away at the Lake McDonald Lodge. Boat tours and horse rides are also available at the Lake McDonald Lodge. There is a shuttle stop at the campground.
Sites: 25
Cost: $20 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsite is #1.
RVs?: No RV’s or trailiers
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, water
Season: Sprague Creek Campground is open from mid-May to mid-September
Typical Fill Time: Fills mid-morning
Closest General Store: Lake McDonald
St. Mary Campground
St. Mary Campground is one of the most popular in the park. This large east side campground is near the pack boundary. The campground is located along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and is typically open year-round. This campground is a short drive from the town of St. Mary and the St. Mary Visitor Center. This campground doesn’t have a lot of shade but there are some nice aspens around. The campground has several loops including a generator free loop. This campground takes reservations during the summer season.
Sites: 148
Cost: $23 per night
Reservations Accepted?: Reservations accepted up to six months in advance for the summer months.
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsites are C146 and C148.
RVs?: Yes, 3 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft and 22 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 35 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, picnic tables, fire pits, flush toilets, showers
Season: St. Mary Campground is open year-round
Typical Fill Time: Reservation during summer, rarely fills the rest of the year.
Closest General Store: St. Mary
Two Medicine Campground
Two Medicine Campground is an area of majestic beauty. This area is often overlooked for the Going-to-the-Sun Road or Many Glacier but it is an area not to be missed. This area sees smaller crowds than other parts of the east side of the park. The Two Medicine Campground is located in the trees and the sites are generally shaded. The campground is close to Two Medicine Lake and has a camp store and gift shop located in Two Medicine Chalet.
Sites: 100
Cost: $20 per night
Reservations Accepted?: No, first-come, first-served
ADA specific sites: Yes, the designated campsite is #20.
RVs?: Yes, 10 sites can accommodate RV’s up to 35 ft.
Pets: Yes, but please review the Glacier National Park Pet Policy
Facilities: Water, picnic tables, fire pits, pit toilets
Season: Two Medicine Campground is open from June to September
Typical Fill Time: Fills early to late afternoon
Closest General Store: Two Medicine
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