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Sprague Creek Campground

Warning

General

Peak season 2026 campground dates will be posted and available on a 6-month rolling basis starting January 2, 2026. Peak seasons vary by campground. Please check each campground for peak seasons and availability. Spring and fall shoulder season dates will become available for reservation in the spring of 2026 as they are winter weather dependent. Please check back then for shoulder season availability.

Lake McDonald with fall foliage in the foreground and mountains in the background.
Sprague Creek Picnic Area
Sprague Creek Trail to Lake McDonald
Sprague Creek Trail to Lake
Lake McDonald surrounded by snow covered peaks.

About Sprague Creek Campground

Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. The maximum size limit allowed for all vehicles as well as combinations of vehicles and towed units in Sprague Creek Campground is 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and/or 8 feet in width (including mirrors). The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers. Some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald. 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: 22

Campground Amenities

  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 20

Sites & Availability

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
β›Ί 01, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 02, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 04, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 05, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 06, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 07, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 08, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 09, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 10, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 11, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 12, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 13, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 14, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 15, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 16, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 17, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 18, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 19, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 20, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 21, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 22, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
β›Ί 23, Loop: Sprague Creek
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night

Reviews (141)

What Guests Are Saying

Sprague Creek Campground is a charming and clean site with excellent access to Lake McDonald, making it ideal for tent campers and smaller vehicles. Visitors appreciate the friendly camp host, beautiful lake views, and quiet atmosphere, particularly in the evenings. However, some sites are small and close together, resulting in limited privacy, and road noise can be an issue, especially for those near the main road.

Review Summary

4.3
141 reviews
5
60.3%
85
4
19.1%
27
3
14.9%
21
2
4.3%
6
1
1.4%
2

Chelsea L

Verified

September 18, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 02, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

Camping so close to the lake was super fun. The water was surprisingly warm and the campsite was very clean. There were food lockers every other campsite which was nice.

Julia N

Verified

September 5, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 08, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

My partner and I stayed at 4 total campgrounds inside glacier and this one was our favorite! Really great view of the lake and also more privacy than some of the other sites. Clean bathrooms, even though there was not a shower. Would recommend!

Jennifer W

Verified

September 5, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 08, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

Wonderful camping spot right on Lake Macdonald with enough privacy and easy access with two stairwells in easy side down to the lake. We had our Sup inspected at Apgar before taking it out on the water. Apgar seemed like a zoo of people everywhere compared to Sprague Creek. Easy check in, the host was nice and informative. Did hear quite a bit of road noise through the night and early morning. Luckily this woke us up so we could get to Logan Pass by 8:30 and able to get almost the last parking spot at the overflow lot just past Logan Pass. Had the best Gatorade & Snickers of my life at the Granite Peak Chalet which took credit cards on the Highline trail. We used the shuttle at the Loop to Logan pass after hiking the Highline trail and were lucky to have no wait as they had 3 shuttles at once picking up. Had a great dinner & drinks at Lake Macdonald lodge & picked up extra snacks & ice at the camp store.

Andrew K

Verified

August 29, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 07, Loop: Sprague Creek

3

Campground location was good and otherwise clean. Upon arrival we could not find the camp host to ask some questions; and the sign said camp host would come to us. That never happened. On our departure morning bathrooms were closed at prime time (830am) for cleaning, delaying our departure.

Austin C

Verified

August 23, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: Sprague Creek

4

The campground is excellent, with multiple spots overlooking the beautiful Lake McDonald. The campground is small and generally quiet. And of course the National Park is amazing. Our only complaint resulted from the road construction being done on Going To The Sun at the time. The lack of pavement in particular made it eventful to get in and out when visiting the sites, and created considerably more noise from the traffic going by at night. That aside, Sprague Creek is amazing and you won't regret reserving a stay!

Erica P

Verified

August 23, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 19, Loop: Sprague Creek

4

This campsite is right next to the bathrooms- could be a very good or bad thing. However, the lights shine directly into your tent ALL night…along with the bugs they bring. However, the campground host was WONDERFUL and the accessibility to Lake McDonald is unbeatable!

Timothy C

Verified

August 21, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 17, Loop: Sprague Creek

4

This campground is very conveiently located on the western side of the park right along the lake with lake access. The sites along the road are pretty loud with the traffic. Nice campground.

Olivia L

Verified

August 14, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 08, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

This is a very cute and quaint campground. I like that it puts you closer to the trails like Avalanche Lake. It is about a mile from Lake McDonald Lodge, which has a nice camp store, if you need supplies. I would say the even numbered spots on the edge of the lake are the largest/best. We liked our spot. We have a 20.5’ sprinter and it fit nicely.. I don’t think it would have fit in a couple of the other spots we saw though (site 14, for example).

Angela H

Verified

August 14, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: Sprague Creek

3

Bathrooms are dirty, need soap. Pretty location though

Irina P

Verified

August 13, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 16, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

It was last minute booking and we've got site #16. Great location, very close to the lake. Campsites are close to each other, the only one big problem is the noise from the road and cars passing that you can hear very clear especially during a night. The location of the campground is great and it's relatively small, around 30 sites. We stayed one night, was able to do a hike to Avalanche lake and went further to St.Mary entrance the next day. I would reccomend staying here, the views of the lake early in the morning are incredible!

Location Sprague Creek Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 48.6062 / -113.885

Elevation: 968 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

RV Maximum Length in the Campground. The maximum size limit allowed for all vehicles as well as combinations of vehicles and towed units in Sprague Creek Campground is 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and/or 8 feet in width (including mirrors).

General

Vehicle length limits along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Vehicle and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (6.4 m) or wider than 8 feet (2.4 m) including mirrors are prohibited between the Sun Point parking area and Avalanche Campground on Going-to-the-Sun Road. 

General

No Generators. Generator use is prohibited at all times in this campground.

General

Food Storage and Wildlife. Grizzly and black bears frequent the area; food storage regulations strictly enforced; 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.

General

Maximum Stay. The maximum length of stay is 14 days.

General

Fire Rings Only. Camp sites contain fire rings but do not have fire grates for grilling/ food preparation.

General

Hammocks. Hammocks must be hung over non vegetated areas using one inch straps or wider. Vegetation may not be trampled to access hammocks.

General

Maximum Number of Tents. Campsites allow a maximum of 2 tents per site.

General

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood within the same county in which you plan to camp. Moving firewood is illegal in some states.

General

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.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Peak season 2026 campground dates will be posted and available on a 6-month rolling basis starting January 2, 2026. Peak seasons vary by campground. Please check each campground for peak seasons and availability. Spring and fall shoulder season dates will become available for reservation in the spring of 2026 as they are winter weather dependent. Please check back then for shoulder season availability.

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