Avalanche Campground
48.6765, -113.8185 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Avalanche Campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers, however only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet. Bring your hiking boots and binoculars. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Advanced reservations are required for all sites. Check Recreation.gov for details.
- Every day
- All Day
Avalanche Campground's summer season typically runs from mid-July to mid-September.
- Winter Closure · Sep 21, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Avalanche Campground is reservation only. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 26 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 26 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
1 campsite (A33)
Restrooms facilities are accessible. Accessible Trails: Trail of the Cedars starts at the Avalanche Picnic Area, it is a 0.7 mile (1.1 km) accessible trail through old growth cedars. Trail surface is wood boardwalk and a sustainable non-asphalt polymer pavement.
Picnic tables and fire rings provided.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road from West entrance: 15.7mi from St. Mary entrance: 34mi
Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Warm days and cool nights are the norm in summer. Even when it's in the 80s and 90s in the daytime it can cool down into the 40s at night. Hikers setting out on a warm summer day, should still bring along rain gear and lots of extra clothing. Dressing in layers is key to a comfortable visit all year long.
Avalanche Campground is located in a dense, dark cedar forest.
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