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

Available sites

184 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Sep 30 to Oct 31

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

Site
Price
🚐 A03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
⛺ A12, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
⛺ A14, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A18, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A22, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A23, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A24, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A26, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A27, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A28, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A29, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A30, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A31, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A32, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A33, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A34, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A35, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A36, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A37, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A38, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A39, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A40, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A41, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A43, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A44, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A45, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A46, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A47, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A48, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A49, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 A50, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
⛺ A51, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A52, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A53, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A54, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A55, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A56, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A57, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A58, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A59, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A60, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
⛺ A61, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 A62, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A63, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 A64, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B065, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B066, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B067, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B068, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B069, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B070, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B071, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B072, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B073, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B074, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B075, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B076, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$30
/ per night
🚐 B077, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B078, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B079, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B080, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B081, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B082, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B083, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B084, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B085, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B086, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B087, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B088, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B089, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B090, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B091, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B092, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B093, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B094, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B095, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B096, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B097, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B098, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B099, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B100, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B101, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B102, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B103, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B104, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B105, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B106, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B107, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B108, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B109, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B110, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B111, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B112, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B113, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B114, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B115, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B116, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B117, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 B118, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C119, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C121, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C122, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C123, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C124, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C125, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C126, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C127, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C128, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C129, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C130, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C131, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C132, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C133, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C134, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C135, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C136, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C137, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C138, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C139, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C140, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C141, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C142, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C143, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C145, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C147, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C148, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C149, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C150, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C151, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C152, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C153, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C154, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C155, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 C156, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D157, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D158, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D159, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D160, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D161, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D162, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D163, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D165, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D166, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D167, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D168, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D169, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D170, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D171, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D172, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D173, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D174, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D175, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D176, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D177, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D179, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D180, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D181, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D182, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D184, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
⛺ D185, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 D186, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
⛺ D187, Loop: D Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$30
/ per night
🚐 D188, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D189, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D190, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D191, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D192, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D193, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night
🚐 D194, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$30
/ per night

Reviews (2016)

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
2016 reviews
5
55.1%
1111
4
25.8%
521
3
12.1%
244
2
4.4%
89
1
2.5%
51

Catrina H

Verified

July 3, 2024 • Stayed at: C124, Loop: C

5

Had a wonderful stay in Apgar. The sites were huge the biggest we stayed at on our entire trip. There were campground hosts and they were very helpful and knowledgeable. We are new to the whole camping thing and they explained everything. The bathrooms were really clean. There is a nice walking path to the village. Absolute amazing stay!!!

Randy M

Verified

July 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B108, Loop: B

4

Pleasantly surprised at how spacious the campsite was and how spread out the campground overall felt for being so large. Only stayed one night but was impressed. One star off for the nearest bathroom being closed and the ranger not knowing.

Catrina H

Verified

July 3, 2024 • Stayed at: C124, Loop: C

5

Had a wonderful stay in Apgar. The sites were huge the biggest we stayed at on our entire trip. There were campground hosts and they were very helpful and knowledgeable. We are new to the whole camping thing and they explained everything. The bathrooms were really clean. There is a nice walking path to the village. Absolute amazing stay!!!

Randy M

Verified

July 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B108, Loop: B

4

Pleasantly surprised at how spacious the campsite was and how spread out the campground overall felt for being so large. Only stayed one night but was impressed. One star off for the nearest bathroom being closed and the ranger not knowing.

Emily C

July 5, 2024

3

Limited ability to wash dishes due to only one dump sink in large campground. No hand soap in bathrooms. Shared bear boxes.

bob b

July 5, 2024

1

campground it self is nice. however, for a campground this big you need more showers than just 2 for 200 camp sites. There apparently were 3 showers but one of them was closed leaving only 2. Also, the bathrooms had no soap dispenser at all and not very clean.
the same applies to fish creek in which we stayed for 1 day, the bathrooms were filthy, the showers had cold water and if you were lucky to get any hot water if someone else in another shower you hot water would go away. Again no soap dispensers in the bathrooms.
based upon the condition of your facilities I should be refunded the money i paid to stay in these 2 campgrounds

Mari U

July 5, 2024

4

Apgar is a lovely campground very near the park entrance at West Glacier. The campsites are spacious and not too close to neighbors. Clean restrooms and easy walk to the village. A train passes through town, so you hear train whistles day and night, which could be charming if you like trains, or annoying if you're hoping for a wilderness experience, which Apgar is NOT. Contrary to what was advertised, not all sites have tent pads, and our site (B-72) was small and only had space for 1 tent. We had to pitch the other on the gravel parking space, which was not great. We brought kayaks and it was really easy to get our boats inspected at 7:00 am at the station just right outside the entrance to the campground. We parked at the day-use lot on Lake McDonald and put the boats in there. Gorgeous lake, and best to paddle in the am, as the wind picks up. We will be back, and have noted the more spacious sites that can accommodate two large tents. WiFi available at the Apgar Visitor's Center. If you don't have a vehicle permit for Going to the Sun Road, Recreation.gov makes permits available at 7 pm sharp the night before. Go to the VC with your device and log in at 7:00...you will likely get a permit, as did everyone gathered there for the same purpose. We did not experience the insanity of crowds and lack of parking we had been warned about. Maybe because all the regulations are working. It was very pleasant all the way around, and spectacular scenery. Wow!

Emily C

Verified

July 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B077, Loop: B

3

Limited ability to wash dishes due to only one dump sink in large campground. No hand soap in bathrooms. Shared bear boxes.

bob b

Verified

July 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A34, Loop: A

1

campground it self is nice. however, for a campground this big you need more showers than just 2 for 200 camp sites. There apparently were 3 showers but one of them was closed leaving only 2. Also, the bathrooms had no soap dispenser at all and not very clean.
the same applies to fish creek in which we stayed for 1 day, the bathrooms were filthy, the showers had cold water and if you were lucky to get any hot water if someone else in another shower you hot water would go away. Again no soap dispensers in the bathrooms.
based upon the condition of your facilities I should be refunded the money i paid to stay in these 2 campgrounds

Mari U

Verified

July 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B072, Loop: B

4

Apgar is a lovely campground very near the park entrance at West Glacier. The campsites are spacious and not too close to neighbors. Clean restrooms and easy walk to the village. A train passes through town, so you hear train whistles day and night, which could be charming if you like trains, or annoying if you're hoping for a wilderness experience, which Apgar is NOT. Contrary to what was advertised, not all sites have tent pads, and our site (B-72) was small and only had space for 1 tent. We had to pitch the other on the gravel parking space, which was not great. We brought kayaks and it was really easy to get our boats inspected at 7:00 am at the station just right outside the entrance to the campground. We parked at the day-use lot on Lake McDonald and put the boats in there. Gorgeous lake, and best to paddle in the am, as the wind picks up. We will be back, and have noted the more spacious sites that can accommodate two large tents. WiFi available at the Apgar Visitor's Center. If you don't have a vehicle permit for Going to the Sun Road, Recreation.gov makes permits available at 7 pm sharp the night before. Go to the VC with your device and log in at 7:00...you will likely get a permit, as did everyone gathered there for the same purpose. We did not experience the insanity of crowds and lack of parking we had been warned about. Maybe because all the regulations are working. It was very pleasant all the way around, and spectacular scenery. Wow!

Location & Directions for Apgar Campground

Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 United States

Elevation: 971 ft

Nearest town

West Glacier, MT - 3.5 mi

About 9 min to downtown

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.

Nearby National Park

Glacier National Park

In Glacier National Park

Approximate driving time: 3 min

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