East Glacier RV Parks
Hey, looking for some suggestions for RV parks in East Glacier around St Mary. I'll be spending a few days there in August with my wife and 5yr old daughter. There doesn't seem to be many options and from what I can they all look somewhat run down with small sites with very mixed reviews. The KOA is an option, but it's ridiculously expensive...Johnson’s of St. Mary and Heart of Glacier seems to be the only good alternatives and are quite a bit cheaper but other than nice views at Johnson's they don't look very nice from the pictures I've seen. Is there any reason to spend the extra the KOA charges? Thanks!
I had the exact same issue with the KOA prices at St. Mary. However, after researching the other options in the area, it fit our needs best. If I recall correctly, our "Patio Site" was around $165/night before taxes and fees which is what we'd normally pay to be in a very nice Class A resort. While this KOA wasn't that, we really enjoyed our stay there as on our "rest" days outside of GNP, we had plenty to do in the campground to keep ourselves and the kids entertained (store, playground, pool, kayaking in the lake). We briefly checked the other parks nearby when driving to and from GNP and the KOA seemed to have the most to offer, confirming my research. Some of the smaller parks in the area seemed tidy and convenient, but I didn't regret reserving the KOA.