Avalanche Campground

NPS National Park Service · West Glacier, MT · Developed

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Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Seasonal Closure
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 34 ft

Features

Warning No Drive In Access
Rig Size Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites91
Sites Accepting RVs86
Overnight Sites91
Max RV Length34 ft
Pull-Through Sites86
Back-In Sites1
SurfaceGravel

Location

48.676546, -113.818525 · Glacier National Park , West Glacier , MT 59936

Photos

Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring. Gravel driveway covered with brown leaves in a wooded campsite with picnic table and fire ring.

Description

Overview

Avalanche campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers. However, only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet.

All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.

Recreation

Avalanche is in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. 

Facilities

The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is available seasonally in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.

Directions

Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park.  

West Side Entrance

  • West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles (53 km) from Kalispell).  
  • West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier.   

East Side Entrance

  • St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles (48 km). Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road.   
  • St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.  

Activities

CAMPING DAY USE AREA HIKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone406-888-7800
EmailNA
ReservableYes

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