Cut Bank Campground

14 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Glacier National Park

Campsites

How to get a site

First-come, first-served

RVs

Not allowed

Fee

$20 / night

Coordinates

48.6060, -113.3769

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48.6060, -113.3769 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

The Cut Bank Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park and provides a sense of peace and quiet that may not be found in larger campgrounds within the park. The campground is accessed by a 5-mile dirt road off of highway 89. The campground is geared toward tent campers. RVs are not recommended. Starting in 2025, Scan & Pay will be required through the Recreation.gov app to pay for a campsite. This requires downloading the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to arrival.

Hours & season

Every day: All Day

The Cut Bank Campground opens late May through mid-September.

Winter Closure · Sep 20, 2026 – May 28, 2027 · Closed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Campsites · 14 total

14 first-come, first-served

Camping fees

Cut Bank summer fee$20

Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. Cut Bank is a primitive campground all season. There is no water available and campers are advised to bring their own drinking water.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Reservations

This is a first come, first served campground that requires registration through a mobile app. Starting in 2025, Scan & Pay will be required through the Recreation.gov app to pay for a campsite at Cutbank Campground. This requires downloading the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival. You will then need to sign into your Recreation.gov account. If you do not have an account, select the Sign-Up option. Look for the QR code located at the campground information board and read the posted instructions. Select an unoccupied first-come, first-served campsite and place your tent and/or equipment on the site to claim it. You will have to verify when filling out order details that the site you chose was unoccupied upon your arrival.

Amenities

Toilets: Vault Toilets - seasonal
Amphitheater: No
Camp store: No
Cell reception: No
Drinking water: No water
Dump station: No
Firewood for sale: No
Food storage lockers: No
Host on site: No
Ice for sale: No
Internet: No
Laundry: No
Showers: None
Trash & recycling: No

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Access & accessibility

RVs: Not allowed
Trailers: Not allowed

Fires & stoves

Fires and Firewood It is unlawful to gather or cut firewood except in the following areas: Along the Inside North Fork Road from Dutch Creek to Kintla Lake. Along the Bowman Lake Road. In the vicinity of backcountry campgrounds allowing wood fires. In the areas listed above, only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires. Fires must be kept inside fire grates and attended all times. Be sure your fire is dead out when leaving for any reason. Fireworks are prohibited in Glacier National Park.

Also worth knowing

The campground is located among trees, providing shade and privacy for tent campers. RVs are not recommended due to the nature of the road and campground layout.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Getting there

The Cut Bank campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park and provides a sense of peace and quiet that may not be found in larger campgrounds within the park. The campground is accessed by a 5 mile dirt road off of highway 89.

Weather

Weather is always unpredictable in Glacier. Fall and winter bring a mix of weather patterns through the park. One day it may be sunny and the next we have several inches of fresh snow. Rain is frequent. Come prepared for changing conditions and potentially cold and blustery days.

Rules & regulations

Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds. Utility hook-ups are not provided and connection to water, sewer, or electrical outlets is prohibited. Between July 1 and Labor Day, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods. Between Labor Day and June 30, camping in Glacier National Park is limited to 30 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. Group sites for 9-24 campers are available at Apgar, Many Glacier, St. Mary, and Two Medicine. Check with a park ranger or campground host prior to using. Saving your site: A paper plate strung across the entrance to your site with your name and date will show the site is taken. Remove all markings when vacating the site. Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours. Check out time is 12:00 noon. If staying another night re-register by 11

Described in detail

Cut Bank Campground is a small forested campground at the end of a long dirt road. Meadows are close by and rocky mountain views are generally visible.

Contact

EmailGLAC_Questions@nps.gov

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