Many Glacier Campground - Glacier National Park

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Many Glacier Campground

Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, tucked into a mature forest of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, and quaking aspen at an elevation of about 4,500 feet.

The dense vegetation gives most sites partial shade and a sense of privacy, even though the campground has 109 sites spread across multiple loops.

Just down the road from the historic Many Glacier Hotel, this campground puts you in one of the most scenic corners of the entire park, with sweeping views of peaks like Grinnell Point, Mount Wilbur, and Mount Allen rising up around you.

Swiftcurrent Creek and Swiftcurrent Lake are right nearby, and has ample wildlife viewing opportunities including moose, deer, mountain goats, grizzly and black bears, who are all regular visitors here.

Make sure your food is stored properly at all times and be bear aware when out hiking. This includes hiking in groups, making noise and you can also bring bear spary with you.

The trail access from this campground is hard to beat, with routes to Grinnell Glacier, Iceberg Lake, and Ptarmigan Tunnel all starting nearby. It is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier, and it fills up fast, so grab your reservation as early as you can.

Campground Fees

Make sure to check with the park for the most up-to-date camping fees

Campground Reservations

• Reservations can be made from mid June through mid October half of the campsites are available for reservation  
• Individual campsites are released on a 6-month rolling basis. This campground makes campsites available on a short-term release.
• Reservations can be made at Recreation.Gov
• Phone Number to make reservations is 1-877-444-6777

Many Glacier Campground Map 

General Park Information

Season: Mid-June through Mid-October

Number of Sites:  109

Latitude/Longitude: 
48° 47' 48.0300" N
113° 40' 38.4301" W

Elevation: 4,500 ft

Accessible Sites: Unknown 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Showers: Hot-seasonal

Laundry: No

Is WiFi Available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood is available for purchase at most camp stores.

• It is unlawful to gather or cut firewood 

Fire ring in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Food Storage lockers/ Bear Boxs in site/area? Yes, 

Potable Water? Yes

Fee showers are available at the Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Motor Inns and private campgrounds adjacent to the park. 

RV Camping at Many Glacier Campground

Hookups: No

RV Length:  Only 13 sites that can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 35 feet in length.

Dump Station: Yes

Generators: Generator use in campgrounds is permitted only during the hours: 8:00 - 10:00 am; 12 noon - 2:00 pm; and 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

• Sites 88 through 102 are generator free.
• Most campsites and driveways are very small and will not accommodate towed units over 21 feet.
• A limited number of sites can accommodate towed units 26 to 30 feet.
• Many campsites will not accommodate camper "slide-outs". If you must use slide-outs, please make a reservation at St. Mary Campground

Don't forget to pack these camping essentials

• Camping Chairs
• First Aid Kit
• Collapsible Dish Tub
• Camping Dishes
• Camping Tarp
• Lantern
• Camping Games

Campground Regulations

A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.

Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours.

Campground speed limits are 10 miles per hour.

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.

Pets Allowed:  Yes, pets must be kept on a leash less than 6 feet long. 

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.

Things to Do Near Many Glacier Campground:

🥾 Hike to Grinnell Glacier
🧊 Hike to Iceberg Lake
🏔️ Hike to Ptarmigan Tunnel
🦌 Wildlife watching for moose, bear, mountain goat, and deer
🎣 Fishing in Swiftcurrent Creek and Lake
🛶 Kayaking and canoeing on Swiftcurrent Lake
🎤 Ranger-led programs at Swiftcurrent Motor Inn
🚤 Scenic boat tours on Lake Josephine

Best Glacier National Park Tours & Activities

Glacier National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

⭐️ Rating: 4.2 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2-3 hours | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

Experience the Crown Jewl of the National Parks with this self-guided tour. Cruise past crystal-clear glacial lakes, hike across breathtaking alpine tundras, and discover the secrets hidden in this sprawling wilderness. Plus learn about the Blackfoot Confederacy, an ill-fated gold rush, and lots more along the route.

Half Day Scenic Float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River

⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 2-3 hours | 🛶 Check Rates and Availability

Relax and unwind as you float the Flathead River as you take in the scenery and learn about the area as you float by. There are opportunities to spot wildlifeas this relaxing and rejuvenating tour takes place on the boundary of Glacier National Park. This tour requires little effort and is great for familieswith small children.

Nature Walk in Glacier National Park

⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (730+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 hours |  Check Rates and Availability

Meet for a brief orientation then head out to Glacier where you'll explore Glacier's natural wonders on a guided adventure. Start with a 1-mile round trip walk through Lake McDonald Valley, admiring its glaciated beauty and resident wildlife. Then venture to the North Fork Valley with scenic stops along the way. Take another 1-mile roundtrip walk along the wild and scenic North Fork of the Flathead River, learning about the environment and its history.

Alternative Lodging Options if Many Glacier Campground is Fully Booked

Glacier Lodging oftentimes fills up months in advance, especially in July and August. Below is a couple lodges near Glacier Park Lodge as a backup option.

⭐️ 4.6 of 5 Stars - Many Glacier Hotel - Click here for Rates and Availability.

Many Glacier Hotel is one of the classic National Park Lodges! It's Swiss Chalet design with sweeping views of Swiftcurrent Lake and the mountains in the background simply cant be beat! It's pricey but it's a lodge you will never forget.

⭐️ 4.6 of 5 Stars - Swiftcurrent Motor Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.

Located right across Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel and close to several iconic Glacier hiking trails. They have both motel style rooms and cabins and Nell's Restaurant on site with good food!

⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Rising Sun Motor Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.

The Rising Sun Motor Inn has both motel style rooms and cabins with beautiful mountain views. It is also the perfect location for those wanting to explore the Going-to-the-Sun Road! We thouroughly enjoyed our stay here and the Two Dog Flats restaurant had really good food too!

If you were unable to get into one of these lodges, make sure to check out my Glacier National Park Lodging Guide for a complete breakdown of lodges in Glacier.

Click on this link ot the map below to see additional hotels and vacation rentals near Glacier.

Glacier National Park Entrance Fee

New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Glacier National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$45.00-$145.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons), $25.oo for vehicle plus $20.00 per person 16+.

$75.00 for a commercial van with 7-15 seats

$100 for a commercial mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for a commercial motor coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days  -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.

Photos of St. Mary Campground

Additional Glacier Resources

• Glacier National Park - Complete Guid to plan your trip to the Crown of the Continent!
• Things To Do in Glacier National Park - including boat tours, hiking, Rad Jammer Rides, and more!
• Going to the Sun Road - Complete Guide to one of America's most iconic scenic drives!
• 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.
• 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. 

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