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patperry2766
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Jul 04, 2018

State/Private campgrounds near Glacier

I'm possibly trying to change up my vacation plans for the next couple of weeks. We already have a week at Lewis & Clark Caverns and then were gonna drop down to Colorado for another week.

However, the campground we're scheduled at is closing the lake/swim area due to the drought & low water levels. I've been thinking about trying to stay another week closer to Montana or Idaho.

Was looking at Glacier,but it says that due to bear activity only hard sided campers are currently being allowed. We have a pop-up so that would be a big no-go for us.

Any places that might have last minute reservations that have electric/showers that won't be like camping in a parking lot. Ideally in the mountains with space between sites.

Would consider near Glacier, CdA

Thanks for all suggestions.
  • We use Spruce Park on the River in Kalispell. Nice quiet campground with lots of trees. We're going after the middle of August, looking forward to it.
  • The hard side restriction is for Many Glacier campground. The others are ok for soft sides.
  • You might try this one. http://www.glaciercampground.com/

    Has trees is a half mile from the West Glacier entrance. Most places are full up now but they often have openings and it is a pretty good place. Not our favorite but has lots of trees and small sites big RV's can't get in and it is large enough that cancellations come in. The owners/staff are very personable.

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