About Avalanche Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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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
chad i
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: A50, Loop: A
Very clean
James C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B78, Loop: B
Campground was clean and quiet. The restrooms were clean.
Christopher N
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: A51, Loop: A
Campground hosts were very friendly. Great hiking and stream beach nearby.
Steve G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B76, Loop: B
Very clean & quiet, shady & cool, with good access to Going-to-the-Sun road & hiking trails, clean bathrooms, good water. Was very pleased with the campsite. I will be back ASAP. No cell service unless I was high up in elevation(tops of mtns) but it was actually nice to not be able to be called. I think people to to detach from phones more, so no complaints in that regard
Rolf S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: A52, Loop: A
Very friendly ranger, many thanks for the hospitality
Gary W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: A
Love the nature around and the proximity to great hikes for both us, our kids, and the grandkids!
Lauren L
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B72, Loop: B
Beautiful campground with easy access to nearby hikes. Flush toilets and running water. No lighting in the bathrooms so plan to being a head lamp or lantern. Easy access to potable water. Camp hosts were on top of it with monitoring campers leaving out food and coolers, taking seriously the regulations to prevent unwanted bear encounters. Would definitely camp here again!!
Kristin H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: B80, Loop: B
The campground had just reopened after a several-year closure and everything was great! Could use some lights in the bathroom as it was quite dim even during the day. It's right next to Avalanch Lake trailhead, which was perfect.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.6765 / -113.819
Elevation: 1043 feet
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: June 4, 2026
