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Apgar, Fish Creek, and St. Mary Campground reservations WILL NOT provide access to any vehicle reservation areas (including the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier, and North Fork). To obtain a vehicle reservation, visit Glacier National Park Vehicle Reservations on Recreation.gov. Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes are found throughout the park. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for hikers seeking wilderness and solitude. It also provides countless scenic vistas for those wishing to relax and take in the natural beauty of the park.
Lake McDonald provides great opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing and fishing in its cold mountain waters. A variety of fish are found in the lake, including cutthroat, rainbow, bull and lake trout, whitefish and Kokanee salmon.The campground is conveniently close to many trailheads for day hikes, including Apgar Lookout Trail, a 3.3-mile (5.3 km) trail leading up to a fire lookout with breathtaking views of Lake McDonald. The Apgar Bike Path, a paved 1.5-mile (2.4 km) trail popular for walking and biking, leads to the nearby Apgar Visitor Center and Village. Horseback ride reservations, boat rentals, shuttle service and Red Bus Tour reservations are available here.One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which travels past the campground. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles (80 km) through the park's wild interior, winding around mountainsides and treating visitors to some of the best sights in northwest Montana.
Apgar is located in a dense forest on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet (1067 m). This area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, although it is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer. Visitors should come prepared for anything.The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice ages almost 10,000 years ago. Its diverse habitats are home to nearly 70 species of mammals including the grizzly bear, wolverine, gray wolf and lynx. Over 270 species of birds visit or reside in the park, including such varied species as Harlequin ducks, Dippers and Golden eagles.
One must-see attraction is Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier's sister park across the Canadian-U.S. border. As the other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton.
$20 / night
Inside North Fork Road is long, narrow, and winding dirt road to the campground. RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not recommended.
Are you ready for an unforgettable camping experience surrounded by nature's wonders? Look no further than Camp Whispering Pines in Kalispell, MT. Whether you're a car camper, tent camper, or traveling with your RV or horses, we have everything you need for a comfortable and adventurous stay.
At Camp Whispering Pines, we pride ourselves on our central location, putting you within easy reach of Rebecca Farms, Flathead Lake, Foy's Lake, and the majestic Glacier National Park. Our dry campsites come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, porta-jon toilets, and access to potable water. But what sets us apart is our horse facilities, including corrals and an arena, providing a secure place for horses and riders to camp.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Flathead Valley, explore local attractions and activities, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your stay now and secure your spot at Camp Whispering Pines. Simply click on the button below to reserve your campsite today!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of camping in Kalispell. We can't wait to welcome you to Camp Whispering Pines!
$45 - $65 / night
Situated just nine miles west of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana's Flathead Valley, family-owned Timber Wolf Resort offers camping accommodations to suit nearly any taste- from primitive Tent Camping and basic& full hook-up RV sites, to a variety of comfortable Rental Cabins and select Lodge Rooms in our cozy lodge. Rental cars also available. Surrounded by lush forests and native wildlife, Timber Wolf campsites and our popular Glacier National Park cabin rentals are peaceful and secluded, offering fantastic views of the park's snow-capped peaks and glimpses of neighboring deer, elk, and birds. With Glacier National Park at our doorstep and the quaint, bustling towns of Kalispell, Hungry Horse, and Columbia Falls only minutes away, there's no end to the outdoor adventures, one-of-a-kind shopping, and opportunities for peaceful relaxation you'll find when you stay at Timber Wolf Resort.
This remote cabin was built in 1908 and served as an administration building for the Wolf Creek District of the Blackfeet National Forest. The Blackfeet NF was dissolved in 1935 becoming part of the Kootenai & Flathead NF. Fairview was used as a remote work station until 1980. In 2011 major work was done to restore the cabin and put it on the rental system. The cabin is open year-round and is accessible by car.
Opportunities abound from this location. Hiking, fishing, floating, hunting, scenic and historical driving tours are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.
The Fairview Ranger Station is situated near Wolf Creek at an elevation of 2,995 feet within the Salish Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenai National Forest. Wolf Creek and its many tributaries provide habitat for a variety of trout and big game animals. Wolf Creek has been an important route through history as a trail for the Kootenai Indians, early prospectors and railroads.
$75 / night
Campground has 7 campsites tucked high up and far away in the Whitefish Range. Several trailheads are within hiking and riding distance. Stock facilities are provided for equestrians (feed bunks, hitch rails, vault toilet, and load ramp) Tuchuck Campsite Tuchuck picnic table Food Storage
Grave Creek Campground is located 4 miles north of Fortine on road 7061. The campground has 4 campsites with tables and fire rings and able to accomodate up to a 20' rv. Amenities include vault toilets.
The__Pleasant Valley__Campground is located approximately__32 miles southwest of Libby on Highway 2. The campground has__7 sites tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. There is also__2 stock campsites with feed bins and a corrals. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel or native material. Amenities include vault toilets.
Guide
Stayed early October and only 1 other camper. Glad it was open, as information is limited and most areas close Sept 15th or Oct 1 and close gates for access. Basic sites, vault toilet. Underused, but great for horses with fence, etc. Only one other car camper. Beautiful stars at night!
Scout
Could’ve been a really cool camping spot but after setting up camp a couple came yelling right by my van. They were part of the homeless camp and I just didn’t feel super comfortable because they were saying really aggressive things.
Guide
We've camped all over...all over Glacier and all over the country, and this is hands-down one of our favorite campgrounds. 100% our fave national park campground! An authentic unplugged, quiet camping experience.
The remote location is amazing, and the campsites are nicely spread out in a moody, dark forested area with near full shade. There are a couple of paths directly to the lake, literally a 2-3 minute walk from anywhere in camp. Sites have fire rings and picnic tables, and there are a few vault toilets and several trash bins and potable water spigots. No showers or sinks. Deer galore! The visitor tent is pretty cool, especially for families with kids. It has activities and games like scavenger hunts, books/tools for identifying wildflowers/plants/scat etc. And there's a camp host onsite seasonally, also.
Note that all sites are FCFS. Rangers at the entrance usually have a fair idea of whether you'll get a spot.
Even though the park has gotten much busier in the past few years, Bowman still remains a quietER gem. The long road keeps people away, I guess - although some 2023-24 construction/improvements has made it quite a bit better.
Ranger
We stayed 6 nights here and had a great time. The access to lake McDonald is the best part for sure and the wooded sites are beautiful.
Downsides, we have stayed in about a dozen NP campgrounds and this was one of our least favorite. Unlike other National Park campgrounds staying here still requires reservations for main park attractions like going to the sun road and many glacier. The bathrooms don’t have soap and there is no dishwashing stations. Sites are extremely tight and unlevel. Our site claimed to fit a 32ft rig, but there is no way.
Traveler
This campground was very cute. The owners were so friendly and accommodating. The resident cat Poncho was a hot with our kids. The showers were small, but we're hot and free! The lawn was great with a communal fire pit and small playground. They let travelers camp there for 12 per person per night in a tent if that's what you're looking for. The cafe was cute and the drinks were delicious. We didn't eat, but it looked good! I would stay here again foe sure.
Guide
I stayed at Whispering Pines for three nights in a July heatwave. It was a work trip, and I tried to book a hotel but was offended at the high prices in the Flathead, so I opted to take my teardrop and camp.
This place was great. It is a really nice place with plenty of space, a very clean porta-potty and an outdoor shower. No electric hookups, but there is great cell reception and it’s only 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell.
The price was reasonable, compared to nightly hotel room rates, but for camping, anything over $35 a night really should have power. But, all things considered, this place does what it does really well, and that’s fine. Bottom line: if you are looking for a clean, quiet place to camp in Kalispell, give this place a try. Proximity to Whitefish, Glacier NP is excellent.
GuideThis site is close to the bathroom and showers which was nice but if you’re a light sleeper the noise from other campers showering and flushing toilets at night might keep you up. No cell service for AT&T. July 2022
ScoutThank you for a great stay. The shower can’t be beat!
GuideGood campsite (pull through), no hookup. Decent bathrooms, decent view, and close to Lake McDonald for a swim. However, also close to the road, which means that it is quite noisy at night, at least in loop A
GuideWe stayed in site F16. It is close to the main lodge and the cafe.
The showers and bathrooms were very clean.
The campground is about 1 mile from the west entrance of glacier park!
Legend
It’s Saturday and no one is here but me. Picnic tables, metal fire rings with grills, vault toilets. Big pretty pine trees! I get one bar of Verizon service but it’s not very useful.
ScoutCharles and family are amazing! The spot is gorgeous and convenient. Can’t wait to come back.
GuideWas a great campsite for river views and a short drive to glacier national park. River was very deep and a beautiful swim! However it’s a heavily travelled road and the boat ramp was being used quite often.
GuideNot super accessible to bigger rigs, small sites, the other camping off the left side of road is better for all size rigs, but also had some homeless camps within and no river access.
TravelerI drove into Whispering Pines weary from travel, seeking a well-earned rest and recharge. I am very pleased to say I received that and more.
Tucked away where the Kalispell Valley meets the pines, you'll find this campground. Its peaceful here, but the amenities of the city are close by. The views are great. The sunrise on my last morning lit up the entire mountain range to the East. The sun sets in a spot that allows you to see out for miles, as the sky continues to glow well after the sun has disappeared from frame. On a clear day, you can even see Heaven's Peak in Glacier National Park from your campsite.
And the night sky is marvelous. The shower was very well thought out: great water pressure, endless heat, and an open roof to stare up at the stars. I will not forget that shower experience for a long time, soaking under the Big Sky.
The last thing I'll say is that the campground host, Charles, is very welcoming and attentive to your needs. The kind of host that makes sure you have clean facilities every step of the way, but leaves your space to enjoy your time the way you want to. We kicked it off right away. It's very clear that he is a nice guy who simply enjoys sharing his love of the state with you.
TLDR; Try this place out, you'll be glad you did.
Scout
Good RV park, it was clean and hosts are good. No pool onsite. Did not use the laundry. No shade in site 4. Mostly sunny in all spots.
No fires allowed.
T-Mobile is ok,
ScoutCharles was friendly and welcoming, we felt right at home! The stars gave us a show every night and it was very quiet. The shower is amazing! Instant hot water for as long as you’d like. We’re only 1.5hrs away from Kalispell so we will definitely be back!
GuideWe really liked this campground. Sites are shady. The cafe serves a good quality and imaginative menu. Hang out at the lodge for WiFi. Staff and other campers were very nice. Only negatives were loud music from a neighboring campground and only 4 showers for each sex for a pretty large campground. Still, the showers were included in the price, so that’s nice.
TravelerPeaceful and convenient ( town is about 4miles). The site has everything you need- an awesome outdoor shower was a nice touch. I met the owners-so cool. They even had put homemade cookies on my picnic table. I will definitely stay again. Sites are Giant.
GuideThis campsite was awesome. It was cute with a stellar view of a mountain right from our tent. It's a short two-minute drive to a strip with a merchandise store, coffee/ice cream shop, restaurant, and a lake where there is a place to rent watercraft. It was a bit chilly at night, definitely slept in layers, but the daytime had nice temps even in the rain. Going-to-the-Sun-Road was closed and typically does not open till late June/July according to park rangers. We were still able to get an amazing hike on the Avalanche trial. I was blown away by the views of this hike and totally understand why Glacier is a popular favorite amongst tourists. I am already planning a trip back!
Guide5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park. Minutes to Kalispell and a wide variety of food and drink options. Corrals for horses 20 acres and an arena to stretch out. Book a spot, you will love it!
TravelerWe typically avoid private campgrounds. This one though was different. Amazing proximity to the west entrance of Glacier NP (but west side of Glacier NP is basically closed until July 1.) and a 1.5ish hour drive to the East gate and Two Medicine. We have a 25ft camper and the site was more than big enough. The camp sites were very well maintained but still felt like you were out in the woods camping. Good space between sites. Sites have a fire pit(only allow fires in their ring) and we did a water and electric hook up site. Dumping is free or you can pay them to come and dump your tanks on site. There is also a laundry room. We were very impressed.
GuideWhen a national park bathroom has running water it’s an automatic win. Nice sites it can be hard to get a site so plan accordingly.
LegendIt's a campground. The real attraction is Glacier National Park. I was lucky enough to visit when Going to the Sun Road was closed to cars and we could ride our bikes to the top. It was the highlight of my trip. That, and seeing a grizzly bear from the safety of our van.
It was damp and rainy while we were there. No hook ups in the campground. Generators allowed except during quiet hours.
This campground is close to Lake McDonald and there's boat rentals nearby.
LegendCool
GuideSpacious and clean sites. They have many different size spaces all listed on their website. The restrooms have showers, there is a laundry area, they have a little store, and serve food at the cafe. There is a hiking trail, but we didn't get to explore it. This was right outside Glacier National Park. We stayed here to start the Going to the Sun road. At the site, you can opt to have electrical and water hookups if you need them.
GuideJust enough space among the trees to feel by yourself. There is some railroad noise and road construction noise at night. Facilities are decent. No wood gathering for fires. So bring own or pay $9 per bundle.
Camping near Olney, Montana, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different preferences and needs.
Camping near Olney, Montana, provides a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
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