Avalanche Campground
West Glacier, Montana · 3,425 ft · In Glacier National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,425 ft (1,044 m)3,425 ft1,044 m
Loops2
Pick a loop to see its sites.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Other campgrounds in Glacier National Park 13
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 5 miles away.
- Sprague Creek Campground3 loops · Administration, Cutbank CG, Sprague Creek · 25 sites · $20–$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.7 mi
- Many Glacier Campground2 loops · East Loop and West Loop · 109 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov11 mi
- Fish Creek Campground6 loops · A, FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C- No Generator Loop, Loop D · 178 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov12 mi
- Apgar Campground6 loops · A, Administration, B, C, D, Hiker/Bicyclist · 194 sites · $20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov13 mi
- Rising Sun Campground2 loops · A Loop and B Loop · 84 sites · $30 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov14 mi
- Logging Creek Campground7 sites · $15 a night17 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Apgar Group Sites 13 mi · 65 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Reservations (required)
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About
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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Avalanche Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 1% chance of rain41°28°
- WedMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain42°29°
- ThuSunny46°35°
- FriSunny50°38°
- SatMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain, 15% chance of rain51°32°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.6 mi
Snyder Lake
West Glacier, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
- 3.6 mi
Arrow Lake
West Glacier, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
- 5.2 mi
Camas Lake
Glacier National Park, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
- 5.3 mi
Sperry
West Glacier, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
- 5.8 mi
Lake Ellen Wilson
West Glacier, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
- 6.1 mi
Gunsight Lake
St. Mary, MT · On National Park Service land · Glacier National Park
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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