OutReserve

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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 20

Sites & Availability

22 Sites Available

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

Walter L

Verified

August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Sprague Creek

3

Great check in process, hosts were efficient and polite. Limited shade or privacy in campground.

Aisha W

Verified

August 16, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Sprague Creek

1

This campsite is perfect if you REALLY like your neighbors - there was a stump between the campsites, so now you can see your neighbors and everything they do. The bugs went crazy - I had 50 bites, unfortunately not an exaggeration. Overworked camp host and close proximity of our neighbors means we won't be back to this campground anytime soon!

Miles C

August 14, 2025

5

Very clean , well maintained,

Oleksandra S

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Sprague Creek

4

Great location, sites are good size, it was very hard to make a reservation and unfortunately some site were empty even though weren’t available. I wish the host would report and cancel those who didn’t come so people who needed to stay have the opportunity. Site 13 is by the lake with the steep slope

Karl K

Verified

August 12, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Sprague Creek

3

On the plus side this is near Lake McDonald Lodge and its amenities and because it is inside the reservation area for the Going to the Sun Road, you do not have to hope to get a road reservation to use the Going to the Sun Road.
On the negative side this campground is right next to the busy Sun road and so you have to listen to cars zipping by at all hours of the day and night making it hard to get to sleep when you are in a tent. Also, some of the sites are very close together, my tent was less than 6 feet from the one at the next site, so I hope you enjoy hearing every word of your neighbors conversations.

Susan H

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: Sprague Creek

3

Terribly small spots, but great location

Natasha W

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Sprague Creek

4

Maybe I have been to some bad campsites and didn't know it, but this campsite did exactly what we needed it to. Sure you're a little close to your neighbors, but the bathrooms are convenient and far enough away, the raised area for the tent was level, and there was easy access to the GTTSR. I also don't stay at the campsite but to sleep and have breakfast and dinner, so maybe that's why people seem to have a worse time at this site than I did.

Marybeth G

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

What a beautiful little campground tucked right between the road and the lake. The campsites were perfectly sized and the bathroom facilities sparkling clean! Many of the campsites have beautiful views of the lake and it is easy to walk down to the rocky beach early in the morning for coffee by the water or to fish or swim.

Katherine G

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 23, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

Had a wonderful time in the campground and in Glacier in general. We used the shuttle from Sprauge to get to Logan Pass. It was pretty easy to get a morning shuttle to the pass, but a bit more difficult to get back in the afternoon. It took us about 2 hours to get from the Loop back to camp, so plan accordingly if you are utilizing the shuttle.

Linda M

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: 21, Loop: Sprague Creek

5

Wonderful experience camping at Sprague Creek in GNP! It was clean as were the restrooms. Rules were posted to ensure a good camp experience for all. Campground host Joan Hanson was very welcoming and helpful. She shared some of her knowledge about nature in the area and showed me several stair trails to access the lake. So even tho my campsite was not one of those right by lake I could still get to the edge of lake ~ which was magnificent in early morning and evening. Friendly people and in spite of the road being just outside the campground it was quiet at night. Lovely picnic area just adjacent to the campground was also wonderful too! Thanks much!

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.

Nearby Campgrounds