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About Avalanche Campground
Number of accommodations: 84
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- Campfire Ring
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- Parking
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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.
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
Meryl C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: A
Great site surrounded by forest, with plenty of space to set up our 4-person tent. We could hear the rushing of the creek at night, which was great ambiance to fall asleep to.
Only spoke to the camp host briefly, but she was very friendly and welcoming. Bring your own soap and light source for the bathrooms.
joseph l
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B59, Loop: B
Next to Campground host. Host boots up gas generator at 8am sharp
Beverly N
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
We had a good stay except for noisy campers next to us. Later found out they took someone else’s site and had to be evicted….
Pat V
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: A
Beautiful campground. Access to some of the best trails.
Mary S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: B71, Loop: B
Avalanche Trail
Brian L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: A32, Loop: A
clean and quiet - no grates on the grill to avoid food residues from attracting bears so bring your own if you want to cook out/barbecue
Katherine H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B63, Loop: B
Avalanche campground is well wooded and the sites are spacious and beautiful. It is appropriate for any size set up - tents to large RVs. The sites are spaced far enough for privacy and close enough to camp with friends "next-door." At certain times of day the bathrooms can be busy with foot traffic from the trail nearby. The proximity of the campground to the trail is very convenient. The Trail of the Cedars is beautiful and wheelchair accessible and Avalanche Trail is more challenging, so there is something within walking distance for all abilities. The proximity to the Shuttle stop is also very convent!
Leah B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B83, Loop: B
I love camping here. It’s not as busy as the rest of the park, so it’s nice to come back to camp after a long day of hiking to wind down by the fire.
Judy H
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: A
Nice site but needs tent pad.
Dan T
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A45, Loop: A
Ideal if you're doing Avalanche Lake! Quiet and clean!
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.
Elevation: 1043 feet
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
