Avalanche Campground

A creek flows through a small gorge of rocks covered in moss.
Avalanche Campground
Picnic table and fire ring in the shade of trees.
Avalanche Amphitheater

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

84 total sites

RV Sites

84 sites

About Avalanche Campground

Avalanche campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers. However, only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.

Number of accommodations: 84

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jul 14 to Sep 20

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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84 Sites Available

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🚐 A01, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A02, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A03, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A04, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A05, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A06, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A07, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A08, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A09, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A10, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A11, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A12, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A13, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A14, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A15, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A16, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A17, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A18, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A19, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A20, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A21, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A22, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A23, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A24, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A25, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A26, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A27, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A28, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A31, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A32, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A33, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A34, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A35, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A36, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A37, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A38, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A39, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A40, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A41, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A42, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A43, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A44, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A45, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A46, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A47, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A48, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A49, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A50, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A51, Loop: A RV
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🚐 A52, Loop: A RV
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🚐 B53, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B54, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B55, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B56, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B57, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B58, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B59, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B60, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B62, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B63, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B64, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B65, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B66, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B67, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B68, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B69, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B70, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B71, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B72, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B73, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B74, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B75, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B76, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B77, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B78, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B79, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B80, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B81, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B82, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B83, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B84, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B85, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B86, Loop: B RV
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🚐 B87, Loop: B RV
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Reviews (259)

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

4.5
259 reviews
5
68.7%
178
4
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3
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5

Hugh M

Verified

August 15, 2026 Stayed at: A08, Loop: A

3

Overall, Glacier NP and the campground are a great place...however the A08 campsite was terrible at best...it isn't really a campsite is the best way to put it...all the surrounding sites are much larger and have ample space in back of the gravel drive/ parking areas of them to facilitate proper placement and staking of tents. A08 has all gravel ...although it states it in the details, it really shouldn't be qualified as a campsite. It is extremely small and too close to the A loop road. I suggest the National Park service/ rec.gov make A08 twice the size it is, and allow for camping where it says no camping beyond the boundary...or eliminate the site completely.

Francine S

Verified

August 15, 2026 Stayed at: B76, Loop: B

5

We had a great experience in avalanche. We had no service which forced us out of our phones and just take in nature's beauty while also spend more time with each other. It is in the center of Going to the Sun road which isnt too bad of a drive to explore East and West Glacier. It is very convenient to just walk to Trail of the Cedars right from our campsite when parking is very limited. Just some notes about the campground and national park: 1. The bathrooms have no electric lighting, they rely natural lighting from windows so definitely bring a headlamp/flashlight. 2. The bathrooms in Avalanche campground don't provide handsoaps so bring your own. 3. If youre planning on hiking Hidden Lake and the Highline Trail, youre going to have to park in Logan Pass and they've implemented a 3 hour parking limit now and also get there very early to get a parking spot. We've hiked Hidden Lake (total 5.2 miles) and was able to make it back within 3 hours, however, for the Highline trail hike to Granite park chalet (7.6 miles one way) we parked at one of the overlooks just a little further down the road from Logan Pass to avoid getting a ticket or worse, getting towed. We finished that hike in 10 hours.
Anyway, overall great experience. Would stay here again

Gregory C

Verified

August 15, 2026 Stayed at: A46, Loop: A

3

The woman bathroom ran out of paper towels and toilet paper. Appeared to have not been cleaned the whole time we were there. Told several park rangers nothing was done.

Stephen T

Verified

August 16, 2026 Stayed at: A14, Loop: A

5

A great place to camp and see

Cynthia R

Verified

August 16, 2026 Stayed at: A27, Loop: A

5

Avalanche Campground was well maintained and conveniently located close to the trails. Even though there were no showers, it was still an amazing campsite. Our site had plenty of shade, which was perfect for keeping cool. Just be prepared there is absolutely no cell service, which was actually a nice way to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors!

Matthew P

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: B87, Loop: B

5

Easy access with our camper. Friendly camp host. Clean facilities. Easy access to the avalanche lake trail. Lots of access to potable water, restrooms, and garbage.

Jason Y

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: A23, Loop: A

4

Great quiet campground with easy access to the avalanche lake trail. Flush toilets were clean, but the cleaning station by this site was not operational during my visit for grey water. The gravel area for this site is a little off for tent camping but manageable. Leaving or coming back to the campground can be a hassle at times due to the parking lot for the trail aligned with the campground entrance, but you don’t hear that traffic or hikers. You have some good views of the surrounding landscape from the campground.

Randy P

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: A26, Loop: A

5

Superb location as very close to Avalanche trailhead

Sarah P

Verified

August 18, 2026 Stayed at: A46, Loop: A

5

We stayed in 2 spots, A46 and A10. 46 was a bit more private, 10 more spacious. A26 on the end was amazing I’ll try for that if I come back.
Campground was right next to the super popular avalanche cedar trail, and the trees in the campground were just as cool as on the trail. Almost worth booking just to get parking there.
Camp host was cool, they definitely care a lot about bear safety, they see bears almost daily in the campground.
Not super private but the trees were awesome.

Melinda B

Verified

August 19, 2026 Stayed at: B63, Loop: B

3

Avalanche campground was quiet and we appreciated the distance between campsites, plus the vegetation surrounding them. The fire pit, picnic table and bathrooms were excellent. It was the packed rock of the tent site which made it nearly impossible to drive in our tent stakes that made us unhappy.

Location Avalanche Campground

Address:
Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT, 59936
United States

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.

Elevation: 1043 feet

Distance to downtown

17 mi drive to downtown West Glacier (about 30 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: September 1, 2026

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