Photo: NPS Photo

Kintla Lake Campground

13 sites · $15–$25 · First come, first served · No RVs

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First come, first served$15–$25 / nightClosed now: Winter Closure

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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13Sites

13First come

$15–$25Per night

NoRVs

Reservations

Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fees

Kintla Lake summer status Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. A hand pump is available for potable water, and pit toilets are located in the campground as well.	$25.00
Kintla Lake primitive status Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. Primitive camping is available, depending on weather and road conditions. During primitive camping season there is no water available and campers are advised to bring their own drinking water.	$15.00

Season & hours

Kintla Lake

Kintla's summer season is typically late May to early September. Weather dependent, there is a primitive camping season from early September to the end of October.

🕑 Weather Dependent Primitive Fall Season: Sep 3, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

⛔ Winter Closure: Nov 1, 2026 – May 21, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault 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 · seasonal
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	RVs and truck and trailer combinations are not permitted at Kintla Lake due to the nature of the long, narrow, and windy dirt road to the campground.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Picnic tables and fire rings provided.
Wheelchair	1 campsite (#13)
ADA	Pit toilets are located in the campground however they are not fully accessible.
Also	Motorcraft are not allowed on Kintla Lake, making for a quiet canoe or kayak experience. A boat inspection for Aquatic Invasive Species is required prior to launch (the nearest site is at the Polebridge Ranger Station). Fisherman will also enjoy Kintla Lake for the trout found in it. If you like to hike, don't forget to pack your boots, as day hikes and extended trips into the backcountry can be found near the campground.

Getting there

West Glacier, MT 59936

It is located in the upper most northwest section of the park known as the North Fork, approximately 40 miles from the west entrance and the Canadian border. Though the drive is very slow and bumpy on dirt roads, the drive is pleasant. Part of this drive takes you through the tiny community of Polebridge. Kintla Lake is about 14.3 miles from Polebridge.

Contact

(406) 888-7800 · glac_questions@nps.gov

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About Kintla Lake

Kintla Lake Campground is Glacier National Park's most remote frontcountry and car camping campground. It is located in the uppermost northwest section of the park known as the North Fork, approximately 40 miles from the west entrance. Access is via a rough dirt road. Trailers not permitted. Due to its remote location, the campground is very quiet and rarely fills, offering tent campers a sense of solitude. The campground sits on Kintla Lake.

Photos

blue sky over mountains, lake, and conifer covered ridge — View from shore · NPS

Six dusty cars are parked along side a dirt road with a forest in the background on a sunny day. — The road to Kintla Lake is long, rough, and dusty. · NPS Photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

32°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thu, Nov 12

Night

31°F

Mostly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

55°F

Partly Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

31°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

48°F

Partly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

29°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

44°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.

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