Summer trip to Glacier National Park
I'm planning a trip West this summer and want to include at least a week at Glacier. Traveling in a 38' 5th wheel from Florida and am interested in Rv campgrounds near Glacier. Any recommendations? ...
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tragusa3 wrote:
I wouldn't schedule any sooner than July 1st. Going to the Sun doesn't open until after then sometimes. You would get only a small percentage of the park without it being open.
This is only sort of true. If you're on the east side and Going to the Sun Road isn't yet open, you still have access to the East Glacier, St. Mary's, Many Glacier, Two Medicine, and Belly River/Chief Mountain areas, all of which are fantastic. You also are a short drive from Waterton, which is as spectacular as Glacier. Furthermore, if you still want to see the Apgar/Lake McDonald/West Glacier side, you can hop over on Hwy 2.
Also, you'll be able to drive some portion of the Going to the Sun Road (from either side) even if the pass is closed. You still have access to many points of interest.
To me, the benefits of an early season visit are that the waterfalls and rivers are booming and it's a great time of year to see the park's abundant wildlife. Plus, the place isn't yet a frickin' zoo, which it can turn into in July and August.
