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2026 Season availability
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- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (327)
What Guests Are Saying
Avalanche Campground is a well-maintained, clean campground with excellent access to popular hiking trails, including Avalanche Lake and the Trail of the Cedars. While some sites lack privacy and amenities like hot showers, the beautiful surroundings and convenient location make it a recommended choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the serene atmosphere, despite some minor issues with restroom cleanliness and noise.
What Guests Are Saying
Avalanche Campground is a well-maintained, clean campground with excellent access to popular hiking trails, including Avalanche Lake and the Trail of the Cedars. While some sites lack privacy and amenities like hot showers, the beautiful surroundings and convenient location make it a recommended choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the serene atmosphere, despite some minor issues with restroom cleanliness and noise.
Review Summary
Trace H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: A
Great campground with nice bathrooms and close to many popular attractions. Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail start near the site and very close to Lake McDonald also. The site specifically didn’t have a tent pad and we actually couldn’t even use tent stakes because of big rocks under the surface. Also the pull in was on the narrow side for our pickup. Other than that everything else was perfect.
Linda J
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B75, Loop: B
Campers were very noisy until way past quiet hours. Camp host off duty. Dish sink broken. Sign posted to take dish water to another part of the campsite. No lights or soap in bath rooms. Could be a good campsite but needs staffing.
Carol f
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B70, Loop: B
Great location, right on the trail. Just beware the handicap tent spot is a raised platform which could be an issue for someone with mobility issues.
Cassi G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: B67, Loop: B
Clean bathrooms, peaceful, easy access to the park and the park’s most popular hike
Diane R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B54, Loop: B
Campground was nice and clean with plenty of space between sites and often with trees obscuring the other sites. Restrooms were clean and campsite hosts friendly.
Tiffani B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: B57, Loop: B
We loved this campsite the most of our whole trip. We tent camped from the east side to the west side of the park, at several different sites. This one was quiet, had nice shade over our site, had a view of mountain peaks, showers, clean bathrooms.. it was perfect. It was easy to get up, drive over to the Avalanche/Trail of Cedars parking lot & get on the trail before the crowds. Highly recommend.
Cristy G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B58, Loop: B
A perfect location and good privacy with the forest
Steven K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B77, Loop: B
Beautiful, clean, well located.
Ryan J
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: A
We stayed at Avalanche Campground while towing a 25-foot travel trailer with a Ford F-150, and overall it was a fantastic experience. We reserved Site A-27, which turned out to be a great choice. The site was easy to get into, had the trailer door facing the road, and included a picnic table and fire ring. We didn't end up using either because we spent most of our time hiking, but they were in good condition.
One of the biggest advantages of this campground is its location. The Trail of the Cedars begins right next to the campground and continues to Avalanche Lake. That hike alone made the stay worthwhile, with beautiful waterfalls, towering cedars, and incredible scenery.
One thing to keep in mind is the size of your RV. Most campers were in tents, camper vans, pop-ups, or shorter motorhomes. Our 25-foot travel trailer felt like one of the larger rigs in the campground. The reservation website lists a maximum length of 30 ft for many sites, and while I had read that some could accommodate a little more, I still took a chance. Site A-27 handled our setup without any problems, and I think A-26 would also work well for a similar-sized trailer. I probably wouldn't want to bring anything much larger.
If you're looking for a quiet campground with immediate access to one of Glacier National Park's best hikes, Avalanche Campground is an excellent choice. We'd definitely stay here again.
william o
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: B71, Loop: B
Quiet, clean, &organized
Location & Directions for Avalanche Campground
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 United States
Elevation: 1,043 ft
Getting There
<p>Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park. </p>
<p><strong>West Side Entrance</strong></p>
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<li>West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately ...
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 mi (32.9 mi) 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 mi/83.3 mi). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 mi (29.8 mi). 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.
Highway access
Avalanche Campground is accessible via Highway 2, which runs east to west near the park, providing access from both Columbia Falls and Browning. The west entrance is reached by taking Highway 2 to West Glacier, while the east entrance can be accessed via Highway 89 from Browning.
Nearby National Park
In Glacier National Park
Approximate driving time: 26 min
Policies & Rules
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.
- 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.
- Maximum Stay. Campground length of stay is limited to 14 days.
- 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.
- Fire Rings Only. Campsites contain fire rings but do not have fire grates for grilling/ food preparation.
- Hammocks. Hammocks must be hung over non vegetated areas using one inch straps or wider. Vegetation may not be trampled to access hammocks.
- Maximum Number of Tents. Campsites allow a maximum of 2 tents per site.
- No Firewood Collection. Firewood collection is prohibited within Avalanche Campground.
- 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.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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