Apgar Campground

Lake McDonald with mountains in the background and pebble shore in the foreground.
A stunning lak view taken from the Apgar picnic area
Apgar Campground covered in snow
Forest with a gravel path through it.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

184 total sites · $30 avg/night

RV Sites

178 sites

$30/night

average

Tent Sites

6 sites

$30/night

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About Apgar Campground

Apgar campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Five Group Sites are reservable in advance.All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.

Number of accommodations: 184

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 19 to Sep 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

184 Sites Available

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🚐 A03, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A11, Loop: A RV
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A12, Loop: A Tent
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🚐 A13, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A15, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A16, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A40, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A43, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A46, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A47, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A48, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A49, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A50, Loop: A RV
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A51, Loop: A Tent
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🚐 A52, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A53, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A55, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A59, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A60, Loop: A RV
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A61, Loop: A Tent
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🚐 A62, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A63, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A64, Loop: A RV
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🚐 B065, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B066, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B069, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B070, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B071, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B077, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B078, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B079, Loop: B RV
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🚐 C119, Loop: C RV
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🚐 C121, Loop: C RV
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🚐 C122, Loop: C RV
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🚐 C123, Loop: C RV
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🚐 C156, Loop: C RV
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🚐 D157, Loop: D RV
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🚐 D184, Loop: D RV
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D185, Loop: D Tent
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🚐 D186, Loop: D RV
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D187, Loop: D Tent
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🚐 D188, Loop: D RV
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🚐 D189, Loop: D RV
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🚐 D192, Loop: D RV
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Reviews (1860)

What Guests Are Saying

Apgar Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting, with friendly volunteers and convenient access to Lake McDonald and local amenities. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, scenic surroundings, and informative ranger programs. Some challenges include limited shower facilities and occasional noise from neighboring sites, but overall, visitors enjoyed their nature-filled experience.

Review Summary

4.3
1860 reviews
5
54.8%
1020
4
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487
3
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222
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Elisabeth G

Verified

January 8, 2024 Stayed at: D187, Loop: D

3

Apgar is a great campground in general (I've camped here before in a tent during the off season) but trying to situate a 29 foot trailer in this particular spot was next to impossible. We made it work but they're REALLY stretching to say you can accommodate anything over 24 feet here. Otherwise, the location is great for recreating at Lake McDonald and it was nice having quick access to the Going to the Sun Road. Not much by way of wild life here in mid-summer but I suppose that's expected. Overall good but we'll by trying to find better campgrounds in the area when camping with a trailer.

Elisabeth G

Verified

January 8, 2024 Stayed at: D187, Loop: D

3

Apgar is a great campground in general (I've camped here before in a tent during the off season) but trying to situate a 29 foot trailer in this particular spot was next to impossible. We made it work but they're REALLY stretching to say you can accommodate anything over 24 feet here. Otherwise, the location is great for recreating at Lake McDonald and it was nice having quick access to the Going to the Sun Road. Not much by way of wild life here in mid-summer but I suppose that's expected. Overall good but we'll by trying to find better campgrounds in the area when camping with a trailer.

Tung T

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February 23, 2024 Stayed at: A21, Loop: A

5

Excellent campground facilities and its location.

Tung T

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February 23, 2024 Stayed at: A21, Loop: A

5

Excellent campground facilities and its location.

Lisa B

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May 14, 2024 Stayed at: D192, Loop: D

5

Lovely campground in the month of May. Few other campers, all quiet, charming campground hosts, clean bathrooms, showers, recycling bins and a waste dump for campers. All very conveniently located walking distance from Lake MacDonald. We biked Going to the Sun Road as it is closed to cars this early in the season. It was a wonderful experience. Be sure to bring (or purchase) your own wood for a campfire as you may not collect wood inside the park (even at the campground). The only troublesome part was figuring out how to pay for the camp site. It was complicated and required cell service to use the recreation.org site and subsequently call. I suppose the system works well during the busy season but it was not easy to navigate.

Lisa B

Verified

May 14, 2024 Stayed at: D192, Loop: D

5

Lovely campground in the month of May. Few other campers, all quiet, charming campground hosts, clean bathrooms, showers, recycling bins and a waste dump for campers. All very conveniently located walking distance from Lake MacDonald. We biked Going to the Sun Road as it is closed to cars this early in the season. It was a wonderful experience. Be sure to bring (or purchase) your own wood for a campfire as you may not collect wood inside the park (even at the campground). The only troublesome part was figuring out how to pay for the camp site. It was complicated and required cell service to use the recreation.org site and subsequently call. I suppose the system works well during the busy season but it was not easy to navigate.

Elzahn N

Verified

May 15, 2024 Stayed at: D192, Loop: D

4

We really had an awesome time camping at Apgar camping grounds. The facilities were very clean and the rangers are friendly. Will definitely explore te other camping grounds.

Elzahn N

Verified

May 15, 2024 Stayed at: D192, Loop: D

4

We really had an awesome time camping at Apgar camping grounds. The facilities were very clean and the rangers are friendly. Will definitely explore te other camping grounds.

Cindy R

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May 19, 2024 Stayed at: D157, Loop: D

4

Nice campsite and pleasant campground hosts!

Cindy R

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May 19, 2024 Stayed at: D157, Loop: D

4

Nice campsite and pleasant campground hosts!

Location Apgar Campground

Address:
Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT, 59936
United States

Highway access

Apgar Campground is accessible via US Highway 2, approximately 10 miles to the south, which connects to other major roads in the region.

Elevation: 971 feet

Distance to downtown

3.5 mi drive to downtown West Glacier (about 9 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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