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Avalanche Campground
NPSNational Park Service — West Glacier · Montana · Glacier National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Glacier National Park |
| Location | West Glacier · Montana · Glacier National Park · 48.67655, -113.81852 · Map |
| Sites | 86 public sites counted from the federal listing — 86 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 86 sites Water hookups at 0 of 86 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 86 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 86 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 34 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 29 sites · 30 ft: 4 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 87 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 406-888-7800 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-12.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
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.
Facilities 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.
Directions, from the listing
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. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles (48 km). Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road. St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Trip Card — Avalanche Campground
West Glacier · Montana · Glacier National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | West Glacier · Montana · Glacier National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 34 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 86 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258796 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.