Avalanche Campground

87 sitesReservationsIn Glacier National Park

tent, picnic table, and fire ring in forest site — Nestled among western hemlock and western red cedar · NPS/David Restivo

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Max RV length

26 ft

Max trailer length

26 ft

Fee

$30 / night

Coordinates

48.6765, -113.8185

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48.6765, -113.8185 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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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.

Hours & season

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

Campsites · 87 total

Walk or boat in

87 reservable

Camping fees

Avalanche summer fee$30

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.

Reservations

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.

Amenities

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

Access & accessibility

RVs: Allowed · up to 26 ft
Trailers: Allowed · up to 26 ft
Access roads: Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classification: Developed Campground

Wheelchair access

1 campsite (A33)

ADA facilities

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.

Fires & stoves

Picnic tables and fire rings provided.

Getting there

Approximate driving distance via Going-to-the-Sun Road from West entrance: 15.7mi from St. Mary entrance: 34mi

Weather

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.

Described in detail

Avalanche Campground is located in a dense, dark cedar forest.

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