Photo: NPS Photo

Avalanche Campground

87 sites · $30 · Reservations · RVs to 26 ft

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Reservations$30 / nightClosed now: Winter Closure

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87Sites

87Reservable

$30Per night

26 ftRVs

4 walk-in / boat-in

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.

Fees

Avalanche summer fee 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.	$30.00

Season & hours

Avalanche Campground's summer season typically runs from mid-July to mid-September.

⛔ Winter Closure: Sep 21, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 26 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 26 ft
RV notes	50 sites can accommodate up to a 26 foot RV or truck and trailer combination.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Picnic tables and fire rings provided.
Wheelchair	1 campsite (A33)
ADA	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.

Getting there

Avalanche Campground, West Glacier, MT 59936

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

Contact

1-877-444-6777 · glac_questions@nps.gov

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About Avalanche

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.

Photos

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

rows of wooden benches on gravel by trees — Simple bench seating · NPS/Gabriel Morrow

A dark, cedar filled forest with a single deer peeking between the trees. — A deer peers through the cedar trees. · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Night

38°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

45°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

35°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

41°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Night

33°F

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

38°F

Partly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical 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.

Trails near camp

🔵 Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet 7.6 mi · 830 ft · moderate

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.