Apgar Campground, Glacier National Park

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National park in West Glacier

40 ft max RV · $8 per person hiker/biker sites

In season now · Year-round

2026: full service Apr 19–Sep 29; primitive in spring and fall; free winter camping Nov–Mar with an entrance pass, no water

$20 site/night

2026 spring and fall primitive rate; $30 in summer; free in winter with an entrance pass

Glacier’s biggest campground, by Lake McDonald.

Apgar is Glacier’s largest campground, wooded and spread out a short stroll from Lake McDonald’s sunsets, the Apgar Village boat dock and the start of Going-to-the-Sun Road. It stays open all year: reservations from spring to fall, primitive camping in the shoulder seasons and free winter camping with a park pass. Fish Creek, a few miles up the lake’s north shore, is the next choice when Apgar is full.

At a glance

Sites: 194, incl. 5 group sites
Max RV: 40 ft
Hookups: None; dump station, seasonal showers
Reservations: Most 6 months out, some 4 days out
Hiker/biker sites: $8 per person
Nightly: $30 summer, $20 primitive, free in winter

What’s here

Tent sites
Showers
Lake or riverfront
Pets allowed
Open in winter

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Gear, rentals and guides

Glacier Park Boat Company
Boat rentals at Apgar and narrated cruises on Lake McDonald.
Glacier Raft Co.
Whitewater and scenic floats on the Middle Fork of the Flathead from West Glacier.
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft
Rafting, guided day hikes and backpacking trips.

Where to stay

lodgeLake McDonald Lodge
Swiss chalet–style lodge on the shore of Lake McDonald, 10 miles inside the west entrance.
20 min drive
innVillage Inn at Apgar
Lakefront rooms on Lake McDonald in Apgar Village; open May 19 to Oct 1 in 2027.
5 min walk
innBelton Chalet
Historic railway hotel in West Glacier, a National Historic Landmark.
5 min drive

Nearby

Going-to-the-Sun Road · From camp
The 50-mile alpine drive over Logan Pass, usually fully open from early July to mid-October.
Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake · 25 min drive
A boardwalk through old cedars, then about 4.5 miles round trip to a lake ringed by waterfalls.
Paddle Lake McDonald · Walk from camp
Calm mornings over colorful stones; private boats need an invasive species inspection first.
Polebridge Mercantile · 1 hr 15 min drive
Remote North Fork general store and bakery, a classic stop for pastries.