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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
William G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A51, Loop: A
Avalanche is a great spot to camp, close to a couple of great hiking trails and away from some of the busier areas.
Laurie S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: A
Really loved the full shade we got at campsite a10
Laurie S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A13, Loop: A
Great site, it does get full sun most of the afternoon
Anne R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: A
very good location, next to the Trail of the Cedars., lots of shade
Jody E
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: B84, Loop: B
wish there was a shower
Christy S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A38, Loop: A
The park staff we encountered were amazing and very informative. The campsite was spacious. The bathroom was very clean. We definitely will be back!
Andrea S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: B
It is a lovely, quiet campground adjacent to Trail of the Cedars
One of our favorite places on earth.
Gillian C
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: A
Great campground with lots of trees for privacy. Shared bear box. Easy walk to the Trail of the Cedars trail (mostly boardwalk) at the entrance to the campground. We had a deer walk up the boardwalk to us before disappearing into the forest - magical!!!
Marin A
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: B80, Loop: B
This is a lovely campground for a more traditional camping experience getting away from the big RVs, (nothing against those who use them but being in a little trailer or tent next to one of these can really feel like "camping" in a city parking lot), good tree cover and nicely spaced sites, lots of water spigots and the bathrooms were clean. Being next to the trail of the cedars is lovely as it is a short hike that can be great for an evening after dinner when the crowds are a bit thinner.
My only complaint would be that that trail is so popular the traffic just outside the campground is really awful!. We also had trouble finding the campground because the barrier needed to keep day use people out was confusing and it took a bit before we realized it was the campground entrance for those with reservations (which we had).
Patrick M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: A
Great site, probably the best in the campground that I saw. Water right there, next to the trial to Avalanche Lake, totally open to nature in the back. No cell signal and barely any line of site for Starlink. Camp host was friendly. The first 2 nights barely anyone was in the campground which was really nice. Only downside is the insane traffic on the main road can make it really hard to get to the campground before 3pm, but being at the campground makes you appreciate not having to find parking.
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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