Best Tent Camping near Glacier National Park

Tent Camping Reviews near Glacier National Park

1027 Reviews of 89 Glacier National Park Campgrounds

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  Elizabeth N.

  Guide

  Jul. 1, 2020

  Lid Creek Campground

  Great little spot, short walk to lake

  We ended up at Lid Creek after the first few campgrounds along the lake were full.

  Sites are on the small side, and most are not very flat. There is a good amount of distance between sites and lots of trees so privacy is good.

  There are 2 clean vault toilets and trash dumpsters.

  Bear boxes are spread throughout.

  Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.

  Host on site sells fire wood.

  Lake access is a just short walk down a trail. There is a great rock beach with plenty of room for kids to play and splash.

  We encountered 2 thunderstorms during our stay... Montana weather is always unpredictable.

  We had a deer walk through our site early morning, so wildlife is definitely near by.

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  Angela G.

  Ranger

  May. 15, 2021

  Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park

  Great location!

  Really excellent location right inside Glacier National Park limits and walking distance to Lake McDonald. I had very limited cell phone service with Verizon at the campground but I had 4G at the lake. The sites were spacious enough. Most sites had a semi circle type parking so easy to get in and out for trailers. Bathroom was ok but there was no soap. No wifi. Trash receptacles were available. The showers were not great. Deer frequented the sites. Proper food storage is very important. It was nice and quiet while I was there but during peak summer months would likely be very busy and crowded.

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  Morgan M.

  Traveler

  Jul. 1, 2020

  Fish Creek Campground — Glacier National Park

  Site D173 along Lake McDonald

  Situated along the southwest side of Glacier National Park's Fish Creek Campground, I snagged two nights at site D173 - right on the lake! 

  Follow the paved road to Loop D, and it's one of the last sites you come to. The site was extremely spacious and very clean (many of the sites at Fish Creek Campground are very small). It contained a fire pit, picnic table and outline for tent location. Plenty of close trees for hammocks. 

  Just a short walk down the hill from the site and you're on the lake! Because of the trees, there's not a great view of the lake from the site. Site D174 has fewer trees with clearer views of the lake. 

  The site was extremely close to the dumpsters (but not too close!), the bear vault was across the road and the bathrooms were maybe 100ft away (M/W - two stalls with flushing toilets and two sinks with a hand dryer). 

  I'm not much of a campground person (I prefer backpacking to avoid screaming kids and the sounds of generators), but this was sufficed for my time exploring Glacier National Park. 

  You'll see I had a tent/tarp set up the first night (I refused to be wet in my tent!), but the second night I slept in my car since I knew it would be pouring rain the next morning and I didn't want to break down camp in the rain. 

  Beware! You cannot collect sticks from the area for your fire. You must purchase firewood at Apgar Village (around $6/bundle) or collect dead branches/wood from the road to Bowman or Kintla Lakes. 

  The site host was at the start of Loop D, so she was close by for any issues (she's super nice!).

  The campground is dog friendly (I had mine with me), but know that there are NO dog-friendly trails in Glacier NP.

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  Ben H.

  Guide

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping

  Easy and convenient

  Only about 15 minutes away from Glacier National Park Westgate. I was able to stay here for multiple days. Each time was no trouble in finding a place to park. This area is popular for rafting and fishing. The surrounding area is also beautiful. There are outdoor restrooms located nearby. The camping limit for this area is 3 days. I was able to have good Verizon signal. Overall a great spot to camp.

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  Coleman M.

  Scout

  Jul. 23, 2024

  Sleeping Wolf Campground

  Last minute surprise turned out great

  Started on our way home from glacier national park at midnight. We couldn’t find anything that was open (including hotels). Randomly stumbled upon this campsite at 2:00 am.

  Luckily the sign read: IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 9:00 PM PLEASE SET UP CAMP AND WE WILL ACCEPT PAYMENT FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. THANK YOU.

  Flat, grassy campground with some nice little trees for some shade. 6 tent spots (I’m sure they would accept more, plenty of room). Other spots for RVs. Nice clean bathrooms. Shower was good too, except the lack of curtains. Bring your own soap. They have a massive dumpster to leave all your trash in.

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  Chelsea K.

  Traveler

  Sep. 25, 2019

  West Glacier KOA Resort

  Beautiful campground

  Minutes away from Glacier National Park, this camp ground has it all. From cabins to RV sites to tent camping, there is something for everyone. We stayed in a tent. The bathroom's we're not too far away. It was nice to have a restaurant on site (that doubles as a coffee bar). The play structure is great for kids. We did not use the pools, but they looked nice from a distance.

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  Stacia R.

  Ranger

  Jul. 14, 2019

  Fish Creek Campground — Glacier National Park

  Glacier...jewel of the Continent

  This is a very busy campground in a stunningly beautiful park. We selected this campground because it is one of only 2 in Glacier National Park that accepts reservations, and its close proximity to Lake McDonald. We stayed in the D loop (loops are A-D). Of the four loops, this one was my favorite. The A loop had larger sites, but they were less private. The A loop is the only loop with showers as well, so a lot of campers come thru to hit the shower. We hit the shower mid-day and were lucky that there was no line and a little hot water. Our loop had a mix of sites, but mostly tent campers. Some have direct views to the lake, some are along Fish Creek, and many are little more than a driveway with a picnic table & fire pit. We had to put our tents, one medium size & one small, in the driveway due to no other space available. The ground was incredibly hard to put stakes into and the gravel drive put a hole in my sleeping pad. The bathroom was within a minute walk and there are several water spickets around each loop. Being “bear aware” is essential in this area, so all food & food prep items have to be stored in your vehicle or one of the communal bear boxes. The camp hosts offer wash basins for dishes and there is a grey water dump at the bathroom. For the most part, it is a relatively quiet campground, as most people are off exploring the park every day. We did have a large group of loud campers/partiers next to us one night that resulted in a small swarm of park rangers showing up, but I think this is probably unusual. Apgar Village is nearby where you can get everything you may need and more...gifts/souvenirs, ice cream, firewood, boat & bike rentals, coffee, etc. Glacier is amazing!...but very busy & with really only one road going thru the park for the most part. Be prepared for crowds but relax & take in the beauty of it all.

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  Kelli P.

  Guide

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Fish Creek Campground — Glacier National Park

  Great sites, good location

  Fish Creek campground within Glacier National Park is a great place to stay on the west side of the park. It’s within a short walk to beautiful Lake McDonald. There are no electrical or water hookups available, but there is a dump station on the way out. The bathrooms have clean flush toilets and sinks, but no soap provided. Loop A showers have great water pressure and hot water. There are plenty of water spigots throughout the campground. There are several bear proof food storage sites as well. The Fish Creek amphitheater hosts fantastic ranger talks almost every night during the summer. Most if not all of the sites in loop A are pull through, but they can be very tight for a mid size travel trailer. During our stay sit was quiet and peaceful even though every site was full. Excellent National Park campground!

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  GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

  Legend

  May. 28, 2019

  Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

  Another beautiful spot in Glacier!

  Be prepared for a dusty, bumpy, narrow, pot-holed drive in on the road. There's a sign at the beginning of the incline that indicates parking availability… pay attention to the sign, it will tell you if no parking is available. If the road is wet, it is treacherous! Remember to bring bug spray and bear spray, be aware of your surroundings. 

  You'll be a high elevation so be ready for cooler nights. I used my 0-degree sleeping bag, and that worked great. Limited campsites so get there early on the weekend. Several trails lead into the mountains, one leads along the lakeshore. There is drinking water, pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, plus some bear-proof storage boxes.Highly recommend taking the time to explore and camp at this location.

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