There are 13 campgrounds located inside of Glacier National Park. These are:
- Apgar Campground
- Avalanche Campground
- Fish Creek Campground
- Sprague Creek Campground
- Bowman Lake Campground
- Kintla Lake Campground
- Logging Creek Campground
- Quartz Creek Campground
- St Mary’s Campground
- Rising Sun Campground
- Many Glacier Campground
- Two Medicine Campground
- Cut Bank Campground
Do you want to find out more about these campgrounds? I found a great article here that explains the where’s & why’s!
Since the RoadTrip 2020 is such a huge undertaking we’re only able to spend one night in Glacier. We’ve decided to stay at the Apgar Village Motel just to save time putting up and tearing down camp. From Apgar we’ll be traveling north on the Inside North Fork Rd.
On our first trip to Glacier in 2010 we drove the Going To The Sun Rd from east to west, but this time we’ll be coming in from the south (Yellowstone) north into (Banff) Canada.
Here is more information about Apgar Village from Google:
Details
Set in Glacier National Park, this rustic, seasonal hotel is on the shores of Lake McDonald.
The 28 free-standing log cabins and 20 motel rooms have knotty-pine paneling and private bathrooms with showers. Most of the cabins have full kitchens and some are creekside or lakefront. There are no TVs or phones in the rooms or cabins.
What I do know about Glacier is this:
- We froze when we were there in July so layers are a necessity. You can be wearing a coat in the morning and shorts & a t-shirt in the afternoon.
- The weather can change quickly.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Keep food put up at all times.
- Stay on alert.
Just having a little common sense (I’m talking to you here hubby!) will more than likely keep you safe. Don’t put yourself into a situation that you can’t get out of.
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I can’t believe it gets so cold even in July but I still want to go someday. The national parks are such a treasure.
They are! I know that shocked me as well Melissa.
I love the top about wearing layers. I didn’t realize it could be so cold in July. I’ve never been and this would be so much fun.
I’m looker forward to being in cooler weather. Especially during our hot SC summers.
Awesome, I’ll keep these campgrounds in mind. I would love to check this place out with my family. It’s stunning!
Hi Amber. We have so many unique, beautiful places in the US.
Glacier National Park has some great options to stay while you’re there. Great tips on traveling there!
Thank you Brianne!
I’d love to visit Glacier National Park! Thank you for sharing recommendations on where to stay.
You’re welcome Denay! I’m glad you found it useful.
I would really love to visit all the National Parks one day. I didn’t realize it would be cold in July there.
I know I’m looking forward to cooler summer temps. We die here in SC every year.
This is a magical place that we should visit soon! Thanks for sharing these ideas with us!
I think everyone should visit our National Parks they are so many beautiful places in our country.
I didn’t realize Glacier National Park had 13 campgrounds! That’s so fantastic! We still have yet to take our little one camping.
My kids grew up camping and we had so many great times. Now we’re taking our grandkids.
I really enjoyed camping back in my Girl Scout days. I bet camping at Glacier National Park is exciting. Thanks for the tips!
Hi Lynndee, I haven’t been there yet myself but it’s part of our huge road trip coming up in May. I can’t wait to see it firsthand.
Oh this is so on my list!! I haven’t camped much, but I would love to. I’m still trying to get my husband interested. He is looking at tents though so PROGRESS. lol
Hi Esther! Some of our best memories are camping trips we’ve taken over the years. Go! You won’t regret it.
I’ve always wanted to visit there too. It always seemed like such a beautiful place. Nice to know of some great places you can stay there.
My boys would love to do a camping trip here I’m sure. Thanks for providing helpful tips as well.
Thanks for the tips. I have never stayed in a national park before. I have been trying to work up the courage to go camping.
Great info! That’s a beautiful national park. My family and I love nature, can’t wait to visit.
What a spectacular place to visit. Thank you for helping us decide where to stay because we will definitely be taking a vacation here.
I didn’t think that’d it be layering weather in July! Wow! That’s good to know before hand! One day I’ll get to visit!