OutReserve

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
Restrooms

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
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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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Reviews (1657)

What Guests Are Saying

Apgar Campground offers clean, spacious sites surrounded by greenery, providing a sense of privacy. The staff, including helpful park rangers, are friendly and informative, enhancing the camping experience. While there are some concerns about shower availability and shuttle service efficiency, the campground's beautiful location and family-friendly atmosphere make it a popular choice for visitors.

Review Summary

4.2
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Guy H

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September 26, 2023 Stayed at: A22, Loop: A

5

Great location by the lake. Nice showers.

Janet E

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September 26, 2023 Stayed at: C152, Loop: C

5

Nice big site, very quiet and clean washrooms

Griffin N

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: B079, Loop: B

4

Good signage, easy to find spots, nice large bathrooms, friendly bears

Ruth S

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: A16, Loop: A

4

Apgar is a large, beautiful National Park campground. It is located near the shores of Lake McDonald for lake activities. There are limited services available, which we like, so if you require such amenities then this is not the campground for you. We would like to see a generator-free loop or two. Apgar is located near the Visitor Center where the shuttle bus can be accessed to tour the Going to the Sun Road. There are bears throughout the park and Apgar campground is no exception, so you MUST be bear-aware and take the necessary prevention/precautions. It's a necessity, not a suggestion! Unfortunately, Recreation.Gov does an inadequate job of describing the sites. Some are small and not appropriate for oversized RV's and this is not reflected in the site descriptions. Others do not have tent pads, which is not identified and that makes it difficult to find a site with a flat, cleared spot to pitch a tent.

Chris M

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: C142, Loop: C

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Campground was great, the site was large and clean. Would be five stars other than the noise from the construction.

Griffin N

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: B079, Loop: B

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Good signage, easy to find spots, nice large bathrooms, friendly bears

Ruth S

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: A16, Loop: A

4

Apgar is a large, beautiful National Park campground. It is located near the shores of Lake McDonald for lake activities. There are limited services available, which we like, so if you require such amenities then this is not the campground for you. We would like to see a generator-free loop or two. Apgar is located near the Visitor Center where the shuttle bus can be accessed to tour the Going to the Sun Road. There are bears throughout the park and Apgar campground is no exception, so you MUST be bear-aware and take the necessary prevention/precautions. It's a necessity, not a suggestion! Unfortunately, Recreation.Gov does an inadequate job of describing the sites. Some are small and not appropriate for oversized RV's and this is not reflected in the site descriptions. Others do not have tent pads, which is not identified and that makes it difficult to find a site with a flat, cleared spot to pitch a tent.

Chris M

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September 25, 2023 Stayed at: C142, Loop: C

4

Campground was great, the site was large and clean. Would be five stars other than the noise from the construction.

Griffin N

September 25, 2023

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Good signage, easy to find spots, nice large bathrooms, friendly bears

Ruth S

September 25, 2023

4

Apgar is a large, beautiful National Park campground. It is located near the shores of Lake McDonald for lake activities. There are limited services available, which we like, so if you require such amenities then this is not the campground for you. We would like to see a generator-free loop or two. Apgar is located near the Visitor Center where the shuttle bus can be accessed to tour the Going to the Sun Road. There are bears throughout the park and Apgar campground is no exception, so you MUST be bear-aware and take the necessary prevention/precautions. It's a necessity, not a suggestion! Unfortunately, Recreation.Gov does an inadequate job of describing the sites. Some are small and not appropriate for oversized RV's and this is not reflected in the site descriptions. Others do not have tent pads, which is not identified and that makes it difficult to find a site with a flat, cleared spot to pitch a tent.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 48.525 / -113.984

Elevation: 971 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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