Avalanche Campground
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. All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 86 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Site guide
86 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Back-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A02 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A03 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A04 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A05 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A06 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A07 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A08 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A09 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| A10 | A | Pull-through | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 34 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Glacier National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites A33, B70 are listed accessible |
The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is available seasonally in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park. West Side Entrance. West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles (53 km) from Kalispell). West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier. East Side Entrance. St.
| Nearest town | West Glacier, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48.6765° N, 113.8185° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Glacier Outdoor Center ↗ | 15.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bish's RV ↗ | 41.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
Avalanche Campground Tour | Glacier National Park
Worth a stop
- 4.8 miLogan Pass Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Flathead National Forest begins about 8.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.5 miFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Recreation
Avalanche is in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area.
Guidebooks for Glacier National Park
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- Moon Montana and Wyoming: with Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National ParksCarter G. Walker, 2022Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Avalanche Campground?
Sites at Avalanche Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Avalanche Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Avalanche Campground have?
91 sites, including 86 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Avalanche Campground?
The longest site here provides 34 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Avalanche Campground?
Potable water is available seasonally in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Avalanche Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Avalanche Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Avalanche Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Avalanche Campground?
Sites A33 and B70 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Avalanche Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Avalanche Campground sits inside Glacier National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Avalanche Campground?
Avalanche is in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Avalanche Campground?
West Glacier, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Avalanche Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sprague Creek Campground (5.7 mi), Many Glacier Campground (10.5 mi), and Fish Creek Campground (11.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby