National Park Campground Avalanche Creek Campground

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Website http://www.nps.gov/glac Phone 406-888-7800

Overview Service & Activities

About Avalanche Campground in located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground is situated within old growth cedar and hemlock trees, keeping the area cool during the summer months. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers, however only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and sinks with running water. Bring your hiking boots and binoculars if you are staying at Avalanche Campground. Two popular day hikes, Trail of the Cedars, and Avalanche Lake, afford visitors spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Plant enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse species of flora. Be sure to check out many of the evening programs with a ranger at the Avalanche Amphitheater, just a short stroll from the campground. Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. 87 sites with 50 sites that can accommodate up to 26 foot RV or truck and trailer combination. Please limit your stay to 7 days. Groceries and restaurants are approximately 6 miles south at Lake McDonald Lodge.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936

CONTACT 406-888-7800

Details

SEASON Seasonal

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Discover, Master Card, Visa

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Avalanche Creek Campground is located 15.7 miles from the West Entrance on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

SERVICES Campsite Dump Handicapped Accessible RV Dump Station Sewer Toilets Trail Water

ACTIVITIES Backcountry Camping Bicycling Bird Watching Camping Fishing Hiking Picnicking RV Camping Tent Camping