Apgar Campground
48.5261, -113.9819 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Apgar Campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Advanced reservations are required for all sites. Click the reservation button below for details.
- Every day
- All Day
In the spring and fall the campground converts to primitive status. From November 1 through March 31, the campground is open for winter camping.
- Primitive Fall and Winter Season · Sep 30, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027 · Every day All Day
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the primitive camping season. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the campground.
No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the winter season. Sites are free with a valid entrance pass. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservations are required throughout the spring, summer, and fall at Apgar Campground. A reservation is not required during the winter months. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Five group sites are available for parties of 9-24 people. Reservations are also required for group campsites.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Showers
- Free - Seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 40 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
- Cell service
- Connectivity is very spotty and only certain carriers may have service.
2 campsites (C152, C122)
Restroom facilities are accessible. Amphitheater is accessible.
Picnic tables and fire rings are provided.
Nearby public boat dock.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 48.525, -113.98361 48°31'30"N, 113°59'1"W Located 1 mile northeast of the west entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
Apgar is located in a dense forest on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet. This area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, although it is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer. Visitors should come prepared for anything.
Apgar Campground is a maze of paved loops circling through a pine forest. There are no views of the nearby lake or roads.
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