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Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park

Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite is located in Glacier National Park, Montana. The area features rugged terrain with mountains and forests. Temperatures range from 30°F to 70°F depending on the season, and nearby attractions include the Many Glacier Hotel and Grinnell Glacier Trail.

Description

National Park Service

Glacier National Park

Campsites

Wilderness camping is available in 65 designated campgrounds throughout the park, with the exception of the Nyack / Coal Creek camping zone where both designated campgrounds and at large camping are available. Permits

A wilderness use permit is required for all overnight camping, and must be in your possession while in the backcountry. They are valid only for the dates, locations, and party size specified. Trip Itineraries

Itineraries must be contiguous. You cannot exit one trailhead and drive to another trailhead to access campgrounds on the same trip. Note: Hiking short road sections on foot—Many Glacier and Two Medicine developed areas, crossing Going to the Sun Road at Jackson Glacier Overlook—to connect longer itineraries is permitted. Group Size

The maximum party size allowed is 12. Each wilderness campground has 2-7 campsites. Each campsite is limited to four (4) people. Leave No Trace

Many of Glacier’s wilderness camping regulations are based on Leave No Trace (LNT) outdoor ethics. LNT tells us that by concentrating impacts, including eating, sleeping, and human waste disposal, we prevent degradation of a broader area. Concentrating impacts essentially creates small pockets of impact and leaves nearly pristine conditions over larger areas. For more information visit LNT.org.

Fee Info

Fee Policies - permit needed May 1 - Oct 31. From Nov 1 - April 30 permits are free.

Wilderness Permit Fee: A $10 non-refundable fee is required for each wilderness permit

Camping Fees: A $7 per person, per night fee is required for each person on the wilderness permit

Only debit or credit cards will be accepted, no cash.

Park entry requires a separate fee or pass.

Your wilderness permit will serve as your timed-entry permit for the duration of your trip.

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Location

Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park is located in Montana

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

48.741715 N
113.64357 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Toilets

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Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Sep. 19, 2016

Cracker Lake Glacier

Really Nice Hike Into This Lake, Camping Is Available outside hiking distance. Rural. The lake is amazingly turquoise blue!! With as beautiful as this place is its actually not as visited as one would imagine but it's a must list in Glacier Montana!!

  • Review photo of Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park by Carla S., September 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park by Carla S., September 19, 2016
  • Review photo of Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park by Carla S., September 19, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cracker Lake Wilderness Campsite — Glacier National Park does not have wifi.