![]() NPS Pick a Campground / Secure a Campsite / Regulations / Bear and Mountain Lion Safety / Bicycle Use / Primitive Status / Evening Programs Choose a CampgroundCamping in Glacier National Park is a great way to experience this spectacular place. There are 13 front country campgrounds, and each campground varies in use. Whether you wish to tent-camp, camp with an RV or other vehicle, one or more of the park campgrounds should suit your interest. Interested in hiking to a remote campsite? Learn more about Wilderness Camping in Glacier.ReservationsSeveral campgrounds are available by reservation and can be booked on Recreation.gov. It is recommended you book the site before arriving to the park. Cell service is unreliable and inconsistent throughout the park. Reserving a site is recommended, especially if you plan to camp during our busy season or your itinerary is inflexible, and you don’t want to camp in another campground or outside the park. Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. Secure a Campsite
Hiker/Biker CampsitesA limited number of sites at Apgar, Fish Creek, Sprague Creek, and Two Medicine are usually set aside for those arriving by bicycle or on foot. Sites are shared, with a capacity of up to 8 people; larger groups must split up or use group sites where available. The fee is $5 per person per night for Apgar, Two Medicine, and Sprague Creek. In the reservation campground at Fish Creek, the fee is $8 for the first person and $5 for every individual beyond the first. Regulations
Food StorageAll food, lawfully taken fish, garbage, and equipment used to cook, serve, or store food must be kept sealed in a vehicle, sealed in a camping unit that is constructed of solid, non-pliable material, suspended from any NPS-designated food hanging device, secured in any NPS-designated storage locker, secured in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved bear resistant container, or secured in a structure or dwelling at all times, except when these items are being transported, consumed, or prepared for consumption. Quiet Hours and Generator UseQuiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Noise must be kept to a low level that does not disturb other campers.Generator use in campgrounds is permitted only during the following times: 8 am – 10 am, noon – 2 pm, or 5 pm – 7 pm.
Unreasonable idling of motor vehicles is also prohibited.
PetsAll areas are closed to pets except developed areas, front-country campsites, picnic areas, along roads, and in vessels on lakes where motorized watercraft are permitted. Pets must be secured on a leash no longer than six feet, under physical restraint, or caged at all times. Do not leave pets unattended. Owners must pick up after their pets and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle, and they must not allow pets to make noise that is unreasonable. Fires and FirewoodFirewood is available for purchase at most camp stores. Gathering or cutting firewood in the park is unlawful, except in the following areas:
In the areas listed above, only dead wood on the ground may be collected. Fires must be kept inside fire grates and attended all times. Be sure your fire is dead out when leaving for any reason. Sanitation and Water UseUsing campground faucets to wash dishes or clothing, to clean fish, to prepare food, or to bathe is prohibited. All wastewater, including water from showers and dishwashing, must be contained and disposed of in utility sinks or at RV dump stations. Do not leave wastewater unattended. Recreational vehicles must use drain hoses at dump stations. Camping in Bear and Mountain Lion CountryBears, mountain lions, and other wild animals can be dangerous! Maintain 25 yards (23 m) distance from all animals and 100 yards (91 m) from bears and wolves. See the park’s Safety page for more information. Evening ProgramsRanger and Native America Speaks evening programs are offered throughout the summer and cover a variety of topics. Generally, programs start at 7:30 PM or later and last around 45 minutes. More information can be found on our Ranger-led Activities page. The following campgrounds have program amphitheaters:
Additionally, programs are held at St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium (nearest campgrounds: St. Mary and Rising Sun). Primitive Status CampgroundsWhen campgrounds are open in primitive status, there are special considerations regarding water and sanitation. No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided. Lake water or melted snow obtained for drinking or food preparation should be boiled (at least one minute) or treated using an approved filtration system.
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Last updated: April 28, 2022