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Published: Jul 14, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Avalanche Campground - Glacier National Park {Video}

Avalanche Campground is located on the west side of Glacier National Park.  Right next to the gorgeous Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake hiking trails.  You can easily explore this part of the park from the campground. 

Surrounded by big trees most of the campsites are shaded and offer a respite from the hot summer sun. There are flush toilets and running water. Each loop has communal bear boxes available if you do not have a car with you.

Most of the sites are pull-through sites making it easy to camp with an RV or camper van. 

There is an amphitheater right in the campground with great ranger programs frequently held. We saw multiple deer wandering among the campsites. 

Avalanche Campground also provides easy access to Lake McDonald and Avalanche Creek. This is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier NP. 

Avalanche Campground

Season: 6/22 - 9/15

Number of Sites:  87

Location in the park: West side of Glacier National Park near Lake McDonald. 

Campsite Cost: $20.00 / night

Payments accepted: Cash and check

Reservations: No

Campground Address: 

Latitude/Longitude: 48.6780° N, 113.8187° W

Elevation: 3,100

Accessible Sites: Yes

Pets Allowed:  Yes, pets must be on a leash at all time

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No

First Come, First Served? Yes, This is a very popular campground in the park. You will want to arrive as early as you can to get a spot. 

 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: No

Is wifi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, you can buy firewood in Apgar Village

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, in the area

Potable Water? No

RV Camping at Campground

RV Length: 50 sites that can accommodate up to 26 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. 

Dump Station: yes

Generators: no

Hookups: no

Don't forget to pack these camping essentials

Camping Chairs

First Aid Kit

Collapsible Dish Tub

Camping Dishes

Camping Tarp

Lantern

Camping Games

Water Container

How to get to Campground

Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road: 
West entrance: 15.7mi 
St. Mary entrance: 34mi

 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: limited to eight people

The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Maximum Stay: 

Between July 1 and Labor Day, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

Between Labor Day and June 30, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 30 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

 

Avalanche Campground Map

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Additional Glacier Resources

Glacier Lodging Guide - Find out about all the lodging options within the park.

Glacier Camping Guide - Find out about all the campgrounds that can be found within the park.

Montana National Parks - Don't miss any of the great National Parks you can visit in Montana.

Free National Park Days - Find out the five days during the year the National Park Service waives entry fees.

Most Visited National Parks - Check out the most visited national park sites in the United States. 

National Park Service Website 

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