Getting a camp site in Glacier National Park

[GreenBananas]

From what I can find there are only two camp sites in Glacier National Park that you can reserve ahead of time, and I am sure you have to be extremely lucky to even manage to get one, when the reservation window opens… So I am wondering how difficult it will be to get a walk-up camp site, say late June, all of July (with the exception of July 4th) and early August. I would sure hate to make the 1500 mile trip and not be able to get a place to stay. Would love to hear anyone’s experiences and or suggestions! Happy Camping!!!!

[katleman]

Late June should be pretty easy, since its still early season for Glacier.

In addition to Two Medicine, I would whole heartedly recommend Many Glacier. Yes its a long drive in, but you are in the heart of the park.

[Clattertruck]

GreenBananas wrote:

Clattertruck wrote:
We like Two Medicine. It is first come first serve.


Morning view from the campggound

So BEAUTIFUL, I cannot wait! Is this from your campsite or just a spot in the campground and I assume it is Two Medicine? Thanks for sharing.

The view is from the east end of Two Medicine looking west. A few sites have this view, but it is a short walk to the spot.

There is a beautiful trail around the lake.

Grand kids on the trail.

Ron

[GreenBananas]

Thank you everyone for your reply's! Seems like it should not be an issue getting a campsite.

[GreenBananas]

Clattertruck wrote:
We like Two Medicine. It is first come first serve.


Morning view from the campggound

So BEAUTIFUL, I cannot wait! Is this from your campsite or just a spot in the campground and I assume it is Two Medicine? Thanks for sharing.

[GreenBananas]

ReneeG wrote:
And if "all else fails", there are very nice campgrounds close by - Mountain Meadows and Glacier KOA (near Hungry Horse), plus another on the St. Mary's side (KOA).

We really hate to staya at KOA's, they are usually expensive and packed in. But we will if we have to. 🙂

[GreenBananas]

98coachman wrote:
I just got back from Glacier and had no problem getting a site. The only loop in Apgar that is reservable is the group camp loop. The other loops are all first come first served and there are plenty of sites. You will need to be there early because they will fill by noon usually. We got there about 10 in the morning and had no problem.
Expect the park to be crowded though, but there is always somewhere to go. Have a great trip
Bill

What size site did you get? Will it be harder if we have a 30 TT? Seems to me to be on the small side so I wouldnt think it would be an issue finding a site big enough for us!

Thanks

[rexlion]

Piece of cake, unless you wait until too late in the day to get a spot. Much easier in Glacier than in Yosemite.

[MPond]

The West Glacier KOA is one of the best KOAs we've been to. Normally I don't pick KOA, but that one is really nice.

[padredw]

I would wholeheartedly agree that Mountain Meadow in Hungry Horse is a great place to stay. We were there in July. That is where we would go if we ever return to Glacier.

[vermilye]

I'll agree that Two Medicine is the nicest campground, but it can be difficult to find a site during August. I've had no problem getting a non reserved site at either St Mary (a reservable campground) or Apgar during July - in fact, I found one at Apgar over the 4th of July weekend.

You can check the fill times, both current and average at Glacier Campground Information. For historic fill times for any date, click on the campground.

[Clattertruck]

We like Two Medicine. It is first come first serve.


Morning view from the campggound

[ReneeG]

And if "all else fails", there are very nice campgrounds close by - Mountain Meadows and Glacier KOA (near Hungry Horse), plus another on the St. Mary's side (KOA).

[98coachman]

I just got back from Glacier and had no problem getting a site. The only loop in Apgar that is reservable is the group camp loop. The other loops are all first come first served and there are plenty of sites. You will need to be there early because they will fill by noon usually. We got there about 10 in the morning and had no problem.
Expect the park to be crowded though, but there is always somewhere to go. Have a great trip
Bill

[enblethen]

Three campgrounds take reservations but only half of Apgar is reservable. Half of Apgar is first come first served. I didn't have any problem by getting in early. I think we got there about 10-11 and had no problems. Get in early in the week tuesday through thursday would be best.
There is onther campgrounds that are first come first served. Remember that most RVs can't go over the Going to the Sun Highway so plan your route and time accordingly.
Glacier Campgrounds
Late June could be better. If you can make mid-June even better.