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
Hillery K
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: A49, Loop: A
Site was so small our tent didn’t fit. I tried to cancel and open up the site for someone else but your site wouldn’t let me since it was after the start of the reservation.
Pathetic.
Anne V
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: A
Great location, closest to Logan Pass and many trails. Hike to Avalanche lake is amazing too.
Brooke B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B76, Loop: B
Campground was in very good shape. Bathrooms were close and clean. Great location right on going to the sun road
Cora P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: A36, Loop: A
This campground is in a beautiful forest. This site is a nice size and close to a path for a brand new bathroom. There is water and a bear box in front of this sight so you get some people coming by to use that, but it is also really handy in my opinion. We didn't mind.
Cora P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: A42, Loop: A
This is a beautiful campground in the forest, right next to the Trail of Cedars. This specific sight is very, very small though. This is the case with about 1/3 of the sites at Avalanche campground. The driveways are U shaped and some of those are all pretty small. This site has a square spot for your tent but it is TINY! and outside of that the site is full with just the fire ring and the picnic table. If you are in a camper this site would work better but a lot of the spots at Avalanche are just hard to tent camp on altogether.
Amanda P
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: A50, Loop: A
The campground is beautiful. Friendly hosts.
In some ways I wish it was just open to tent campers as our noisiest neighbours were always those that had trailers or fixed up van/trucks with A/C units. TP is provided in the bathrooms but not soap so make sure to bring your own!
Linda S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: A
Rangers were very helpful upon check in and enjoyed our chat with Ranger Nancy. The Campsite was clean and level for two tents. The canopy was appreciated to provide shaded areas. Additionally, we appreciated the ability to have a parking space so we could just walk the Trail of the Cedars and then adventure up to Avalanche Lake easily. We also took advantage of going to the Picnic area and sitting in camp chairs next to the Creek and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Park.
Stephen P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B68, Loop: B
Nice quiet campground with good sized spots and ample space between. The Avalanche campground also has great access to several trails without needing to drive and compete for a parking space. We will definitely be looking to return to this campground the next time we visit Glacier National park.
Dave N
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B70, Loop: B
Wonderful campsite, by far the biggest one we stayed at in Glacier (compared to Many Glacier, St Mary, and backcountry). The host was very nice and the area was soothing and quiet. Walking distance to the Avalanche Lake trail, which was amazing.
Jenni H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B73, Loop: B
Tent camping. Beautiful location. Week kept.
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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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. |
