Older very scenic campground providing a traditional national park camping experience.  Scenery abounds, shaded private sites, directly on Lake McDonald, convenient location, and terrific staff. 

Camped loop C (non-generator) which was perfect for our teardrop camper.  Sites vary in how level they are, but most are decent sized and have fire rings and picnic tables.  We were able to walk directly to the lake from our campsite in less than 2 minutes to enjoy sunrises and sunsets.  

Campground was just opening and some of the bathhouses were not operating.  Others were- just be prepared.  Rangers were extremely busy but super helpful and considerate. 

Road to the Sun was not yet open past Avalanche campground, but should be open by mid-late June.  Make sure you have your reservation passes for any road that you intend to travel. Your campground reservation does NOT allow you to access the roads into the inner parts of the park between 6 am and 3 pm.  Most people in our loop were able to get passes the night before, but as the season progresses highly recommend purchasing and down loading your pass to your phone/ wallet prior to entering the park.  

Glacier provides world class hiking and scenery. Be bear prepared. In another part of the park we encountered a Grizzly 30 yards off a busy trail and other campers experienced the same on their day hikes.  Camp reportedly has mostly Black Bears (which we did not see) and lots of deer. 

If you are looking for a little additional adventure, take the forest service roads to Polebridge (22 miles from the Canadian border).  The scenery is terrific and the historic Polebridge Mercantile has huckleberry bear claws and sandwiches that make the drive worthwhile.  If you like huckleberries, the ice cream in the Apgar village is delicious and they sell firewood and ice.   There are two firewood vendors, so check out the deal that fits your firewood philosophy (with plastic or without) 

Limited cell service with Verizon was available around the park visitor center and sporadic around the Apgar area.  Be prepared for all types of weather, we saw it all during our 4 days in late May.  

The scenery and experience of this special place cannot be properly described.  We can't wait to return.