About Avalanche Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
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Reviews (168)
What Guests Are Saying
Avalanche Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, quiet setting and proximity to popular hiking trails like Avalanche Lake and the Trail of the Cedars. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and attentive camp hosts, making it a great base for exploring Glacier National Park. While some campers noted issues with privacy and the lack of showers and lights in the bathrooms, the overall experience is considered excellent by many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Avalanche Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, quiet setting and proximity to popular hiking trails like Avalanche Lake and the Trail of the Cedars. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and attentive camp hosts, making it a great base for exploring Glacier National Park. While some campers noted issues with privacy and the lack of showers and lights in the bathrooms, the overall experience is considered excellent by many visitors.
Review Summary
Douglas B
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A38, Loop: A
Very convenient to the shuttles.
Anne B
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
The campground was quiet and well maintained. We enjoyed the proximity to Avalanche Creek. Beautiful setting!
Sherwyn U
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: B
Busy and no privacy
Jeff W
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B81, Loop: B
Absolutely wonderful campground, the camp host was very attentive to the grounds and facilities.
Emma P
VerifiedDecember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B63, Loop: B
It was really magical to wake up in the ancient cedar trees! We also liked being so close to Logan Pass - helped us to hit the ground running and get to our overnight backpack without feeling rushed to leave too early. This site number came up and looked like one of the best ones on the map, and it lived up to my expectations.
Steve G
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: B86, Loop: B
Great campground w/ just the right "amenities" to make tent camping a tad easier but not make it like glamping for the yuppies
Julie F
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: A
The sites were easy to find. Very clean, no litter / trash etc. The restroom and water access was excellent. And the every popular, very crowded Avalanche trail was lovely. I overheard some campers grumping that there were no lights in the bathroom and that they could not wash their dishes in the gray water dump. I am not sure where these people camp. I generally camp on back country trails with no amenities so this campground was a 5-star hotel. Folks need to understand that it is still "camping" and you need a headlamp and some self reliance. Thanks for an excellent time NPS.
John K
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: A
Avalanche Campground was great. We enjoyed its location within Glacier Park. The campground host was always there--he was available and responsive to our questions. The campground was quiet and well-maintained. We really appreciated the quantity of bear boxes for our food and other items that may attract a bear.
David O
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: A51, Loop: A
For a very crowded park and a completely full campground our site still felt private, people were quiet and responsible.
Ammon J
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: B78, Loop: B
I loved it. It's a great campsite.
Location Avalanche Campground
Address:
Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT, 59936
United States
Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park.
West Side Entrance
- West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles (53 km) from Kalispell).
- West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier.
East Side Entrance
- St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles (48 km). Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.6765 / -113.819
Elevation: 1043 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Grizzly and black bears frequent the area. When not in immediate use, all food, beverages, coolers, cooking utensils, pet food, or other attractants must be kept in a closed, hard-sided vehicle or secured in bear proof storage lockers near campground restrooms. |
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Vehicle length limits. Vehicle and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (6.5 m) or wider than 8 feet (2.4 m) including mirrors are prohibited between the Sun Point parking area and Avalanche Campground. |
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Maximum Stay. Campground length of stay is limited to 14 days. |
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Quiet Hours. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Noise must be kept to a low level that does not disturb other campers. Generator use in campgrounds is permitted only during the following times: 8 am to 10 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Fire Rings Only. Campsites contain fire rings but do not have fire grates for grilling/ food preparation. |
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Hammocks. Hammocks must be hung over non vegetated areas using one inch straps or wider. Vegetation may not be trampled to access hammocks. |
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Maximum Number of Tents. Campsites allow a maximum of 2 tents per site. |
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No Firewood Collection. Firewood collection is prohibited within Avalanche Campground. |
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Renting an RV or trailer? Per 36 CFR 5.3, commercial business may not take place inside Glacier National Park. This includes RVs and trailers being delivered within Glacier's boundaries. Renters of these must drive them in themselves. |
