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
John H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: A
The bathrooms have no lights. Nothing a headlamp can’t fix. Most of the sites have plenty of room. A few were quite small, but the location in the park overcame any deficits. The ranger approved of hammocks and my water bag shower idea. You will definitely love this campground. Plus, your reservation at the campground serves as your reservation for the going to the sun road. Within minutes of Lake McDonald and the lodge where a nice camp store is well-stocked and open late. Do it. You won’t regret it. The children are only getting older. Spend the day at Avalanche Lake. We got to watch a black bear swim across the whole thing to get to his girlfriend. If you hike a little farther to the waterfalls, you will get the iconic view of the lake that you’ve always wanted. We will certainly be back.
Michelle R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B64, Loop: B
beautiful campground with shading trees to escape the heat; very helpful park hosts, clean bathrooms; nice to escape the crowds on the road as well as be so close to the avalanche creek and cedar trails.
Kate A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: A
What a beautiful campground in a beautiful location. Camp host was kind and very helpful.
Cathy D
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: A
Our site had nice shade and was spacious. Great location. People were considerate of others and not loud during quiet hours. We wished the bathrooms had lights.
Brett S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: B75, Loop: B
Great campground close to Avalanche Lake Trail. Felt like the camping spots were spread out enough that you didn't feel on top of your neighbors spot. Bathrooms were close enough for all spots. Great campground.
Arunpandian G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: A
Megan G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: A
We loved the location of this campground and would love to stay here next time we visit glacier! It was nice to be right next to the avalanche lake trailhead which is a must do hike!
Paul S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A50, Loop: A
It’s a very nice campground right off Going to the sun road. Great layout, restrooms are nice and clean. No showers but 5 miles down the road are Apgar’s showers which are nice. Heavily tree’d for lots of shade. The ground ranger-attendant was extremely nice and answered any question I had.
Paul A
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: A52, Loop: A
No showers. No bear boxes at each site. No lights in the bathroom. What are we paying for? This should be free for this kind of quality and even then I'd avoid.
Michael M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: A
Great Site
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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| 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. |
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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. |
