About Avalanche Campground
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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
Keith N
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: B53, Loop: B
Nice campground..only thing I found was posters that you are in bear country but no bear boxes ..so makes me think maybe not so … as every campground I’ve been to that is in bear country there is a bear box at each campsite ..just does not add up
Jeff B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A42, Loop: A
Great campground close to hikes and shuttle.
Patrick B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: A
Great location within the park. We appreciated being right next to Trail of Cedars and the Avalanche Lake trailhead. Some of the campsites were larger... but the one we had was pretty small and close to our neighbors. Thankfully we just had a single mid-size tent this trip. I'd look for a different campsite within the campground next time.
Katie H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: A
Avalanche campground is beautiful. A little tight for trailers. We enjoyed watching the deer that frequented rhe campground. The favorite activity of the grandkids was jumping into the river at Red Rocks.
Tanya P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: A
Great getting in and out, nice to have access to road to the sun. I enjoyed the part between Apgar and Avelanche on the lake and at Red Rocks the most. This camp spot is SUPER shady which is great, (except Starlink satellite couldn’t find service, which is fine) . But the spot is not at all level. I could get level side to side, but the back was always 5-8” lower than the front. The space is line with huge rocks and it’s curved, so it was more difficult trying to back up and get level, I kept hitting to rocks. I was in a 20 foot long sprinter 4x4.
Venus D
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: A39, Loop: A
Loved this campground. The spaces were large and bathrooms in great shape. Will definitely stay here again.
Andrew S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: A
Nice spacious campsite, clean bathrooms (note no electricity), peaceful and private campground. Good location to the avalanche creek hike and cedar grove trail. Overall, enjoyed the beautiful spot!
Whitney B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: A
Beautiful campground
Dan T
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A45, Loop: A
Ideal if you're doing Avalanche Lake! Quiet and clean!
Judy H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: A
Nice site but needs tent pad.
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. |
