Hello travelers,
Bozeman is an great spot to start your summer adventures! Once you arrive, Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks are all easily accessible. Although Glacier NP is a bit further north, it is not to be missed. The scenery is stunning! This park does see less annual visitors than Yellowstone, but it is still advised to make travel plans in advance. Here are a few travel tips that might help along the way.
- Book campsites EARLY!! The park is busiest from July to September.
- There are 13 campgrounds and most in Glacier are first-come, first-served.
- Exceptions are Fish Creek, St. Mary, some of Many Glacier, and half of the group sites in Apgar.
- Campsites are limited to 8 people per site + 2 cars. Maximum of 2 tents per site.
- If you need to save a campsite, a paper plate strung across the entrance to your site with your name and date will show the site is taken.
- There are 13 campgrounds and most in Glacier are first-come, first-served.
- Bear spray is highly recommended during your visit. It can protect you against all types of animal encounters.
- Report all bear and mountain lion sightings or encounters to the nearest ranger, campground host, visitor center, or by calling (406) 888-7800.
- Bear spray rental
- Keep a clean camp. Most campgrounds have bear-proof storage boxes available for use. Other options include:
- Yeti Coolers with locks
- Food inside a cooler in your vehicle with the windows up and doors locked.
- Bring a warm layer of clothes for the evenings. It snows, up at higher elevations, every month in Glacier Park. Being prepared for chilly evening helps keep campers happy.
- Don’t touch, or feed the animals. This helps maintain your safety, as well as the animals’.
For a more complete list of information about Glacier Park, visit the links below. The following information has been provided by the National Park Service. Happy and safe travels!
https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/camping.htm
https://home.nps.gov/applications/glac/cgstatus/cgstatus.cfm
APGAR
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 4/29 – 10/10 |
| Primitive | 4/1 – 4/2810/10 – 11/1 |
| Winter | 11/1 – 4/1 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $20.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 194* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | No |
| *25 sites can accommodate up to a 40 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. | |
AVALANCHE
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 06/17 – 09/19 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $20.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 87* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *50 sites can accommodate up to a 26 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. | |
BOWMAN LAKE
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/20 – 9/11 |
| Primitive | 5/5 – 5/209/11 – 10/31 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $15.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 48* |
| Flush Toilets | No |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended. | |
CUT BANK
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 6/5 – |
| Primitive | 6/3 – 9/25 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $10.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 14* |
| Flush Toilets | No |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended. | |
FISH CREEK
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 6/1 – 9/5 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $23.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 178* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| *18 sites can accommodate up to a 35 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. | |
KINTLA LAKE
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 6/10 – 9/11 |
| Primitive | 5/18 – 6/109/11 – 10/31 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $15.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 13* |
| Flush Toilets | No |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended. | |
LOGGING CREEK
| Dates of Operation | |
| Primitive | 7/1 – 10/28 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $10.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 7* |
| Flush Toilets | No |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended. | |
MANY GLACIER
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/20 – 9/26 |
| Primitive | 9/26 – 10/31 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $23.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 109* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | No |
| *13 sites will accommodate up to a 35 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. | |
QUARTZ CREEK
| Dates of Operation | |
| Primitive | 7/1 – 10/28 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $10.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 7* |
| Flush Toilets | No |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended. | |
RISING SUN
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/27 – 9/12 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $20.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 84* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | No |
| *10 sites can accommodate vehicle lengths up to 25 feet. | |
SPRAGUE CREEK
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/6 – 9/19 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $20.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 25* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | No |
| Reservations | No |
| *No towed units | |
ST. MARY
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/20 – 9/18 |
| Primitive | 4/1 – 5/209/18 – 11/1 |
| Winter | 11/1 – 4/1 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $23.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 148* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| *3 sites can accommodate up to a 40 feet, 22 sites can accommodate up to 35 feet | |
This winter the St. Mary Campground will sometimes be inaccessible to vehicles. During those times campers may park near the park entrance and walk into the campground to camp. Signs will indicate if vehicles are permitted or not. These changes are due to construction of new entrance station kiosks at the St. Mary Visitor Center.
TWO MEDICINE
| Dates of Operation | |
| Summer | 5/20 – 9/26 |
| Primitive | 9/26 – 10/31 |
| Additional Information | |
| Summer Fee | $20.00 / night |
| Number of Sites | 100* |
| Flush Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Disposal Station | Yes |
| Reservations | No |
| *10 sites will accommodate up to a 35 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. | |
