What is the best campground in Glacier?

17 Top-Rated Campgrounds in Glacier National Park, MT

Apgar Campground. Lake McDonald near Apgar Campground.
Many Glacier Campground.
St.
Fish Creek Campground.
Two Medicine Campground.
Avalanche Campground.
Rising Sun Campground.
Sprague Creek Campground.

Is St Mary’s campground open?

St. Mary campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park and is open year round. It is located approximately one half mile west of the park boundary, near the town of St. Mary….

Winter	11/1 – 3/31
Additional Information
Summer Fee	$23.00 / night
Number of Sites	148*
Flush Toilets	Yes

Do any campgrounds in Glacier National Park have electricity?

Camping at Glacier National Park is a true primitive camping experience. Water, sewer and electricity hookups are not available at any sites within the park. Dump stations, however, are available at many locations in the park including the Glacier, Many Glacier and St. Mary campgrounds.

Is Apgar Campground open?

Apgar Campground is open for primitive camping April 1 through May 1 and again in the Fall from October 14 through November 30. Primitive camping is $10.00 per night.

Can I sleep in my car in Glacier?

You can sleep in your car if you wish- assuming it’s not a convertible!

Is camping in Glacier National Park Safe?

Unfortunately, no campground will be 100% safe from Grizzly Bears. That is why you must keep a clean site and follow all regulations. So, if you want to minimize your chances of an encounter, do not camp at Many Glacier campsite. So long as you keep a clean camp, you should not encounter a Grizzly Bear while sleeping.

Can you camp anywhere in Glacier National Park?

Camping in Glacier National Park is permitted only in designated campgrounds. Glacier’s 13 campgrounds provide more than 1000 campsites, with most available on a first-come, first serve basis. Group sites for 9-24 campers are available at Apgar, Many Glacier, St. Mary, and Two Medicine.

Is there RV camping in Glacier National Park?

Glacier National Park is an amazing spot to go RV camping. The mountain air, the inspiring views, the amazing starlit nights, it’s truly a paradise. However, inside the park, only primitive camping is allowed—that means no full hookups for RVs. Not to mention, most sites within the park are first-come, first-serve.

Can you Boondock in Glacier National Park?

While there is no dispersed camping inside Glacier National Park, there is plenty of it just outside of its western border inside Flathead National Forest. There are numerous forest roads where dispersed camping is allowed. You can find hundreds of previously-used campsites all of which are free.

Does Glacier Campground have showers?

Do the campgrounds have showers? The St. Mary, Fish Creek, and Apgar campgrounds have showers only for guests staying at those campgrounds. There are also private campgrounds outside the park that sell shower service.

Does Apgar campground fill up?

For those interested in dayhiking, many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Use Glacier’s free shuttle service at this campground to access other shuttle stops on the Going-to-the- Sun Road. The current month is always displayed, showing what days and times (in red) the campground filled.

Is there a restaurant near St Mary campground?

Conveniently located restaurants include Two Sisters Cafe, Johnson’s Cafe, and Glacier’s Edge Cafe. See all nearby restaurants. Is St. Mary Campground located near the city center? Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Saint Mary. Are pets allowed at St. Mary Campground?

Are pets allowed at St Mary campground?

Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Saint Mary. Are pets allowed at St. Mary Campground? Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it’s always best to call ahead to confirm. Learn more. Want more?

Where to camp in Glacier National Park in July?

Our family of five camped at St. Mary’s for four nights in July, and it was the perfect location for us to explore Glacier National Park. We were driving in from the east so that made getting to our campsite the first day in Glacier very easy.

What did you miss about the campground in Glacier National Park?

The only thing we really missed was a place to wash dishes. You have to do this at your site. The best part of the campground was that it was centered between the Many glacier area and Logan’s pass. The location is great but the campground itself is just national park ok.