National Park Service · Glacier National Park · MT

Apgar Campground

Lake McDonald with mountains in the background and pebble shore in the foreground.Photo · NPS Photo
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
211Sites
42 ftMax rig

The place

Apgar campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Five Group Sites are reservable in advance. All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window. Hiker/Bicyclist sites A10, C144, and C146 are available through the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay system. Keep reading

In order to use these sites, visitors must download the Recreation.gov Application before arriving. At the Hiker/Bicyclist sites, simply scan the QR code posted onsite to follow prompts and complete payment. Additional instructions are provided onsite in Apgar Campground. Recreation This facility is conveniently located in the western part of the park. Explorers of all ages can attend nightly ranger programs at an amphitheater within the facility. Facilities The campground is large with 194 campsites. The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water. Natural Features Apgar is heavily forested with partial shade. Some sites have views of Lake McDonald. The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice ages almost 10,000 years ago. Its diverse habitats are home to nearly 70 species of mammals including the grizzly bear, wolverine, gray wolf and lynx. Over 270 species of birds visit or reside in the park, including such varied species as harlequin ducks, dippers and golden eagles. Nearby Attractions One must-see attraction is Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier's sister park across the Canadian-U.S. border. As the other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Waterton Lakes offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton. Waterton Lakes National Park

The sites · 211

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AA01management
AA02management
AA03standard nonelectric30 ft
AA04standard nonelectric30 ft
AA05standard nonelectric27 ft
AA06standard nonelectric30 ft
AA07standard nonelectric25 ft
AA08standard nonelectric28 ft
AA09standard nonelectric18 ft
AA10management
AA11standard nonelectric30 ft
AA12standard nonelectric18 ft
AA13standard nonelectric18 ft
AA14standard nonelectric26 ft
AA15standard nonelectric20 ft
AA16standard nonelectric24 ft
AA17standard nonelectric20 ft
AA18standard nonelectric30 ft
AA19standard nonelectric26 ft
AA20standard nonelectric30 ft
AA21standard nonelectric26 ft
AA22standard nonelectric23 ft
AA23standard nonelectric25 ft
AA24standard nonelectric25 ft
AA25standard nonelectric21 ft
AA26standard nonelectric16 ft
AA27standard nonelectric35 ft
AA28standard nonelectric20 ft
AA29standard nonelectric30 ft
AA30standard nonelectric28 ft
AA31standard nonelectric35 ft
AA32standard nonelectric26 ft
AA33standard nonelectric24 ft
AA34standard nonelectric29 ft
AA35standard nonelectric20 ft
AA36standard nonelectric37 ft
AA37standard nonelectric36 ft
AA38standard nonelectric26 ft
AA39standard nonelectric30 ft
AA40standard nonelectric32 ft
AA41standard nonelectric22 ft
AA42management25 ft
AA43standard nonelectric25 ft
AA44standard nonelectric27 ft
AA45standard nonelectric30 ft
AA46standard nonelectric36 ft
AA47standard nonelectric30 ft
AA48standard nonelectric26 ft
AA49standard nonelectric
AA50standard nonelectric24 ft
AA51standard nonelectric32 ft
AA52standard nonelectric25 ft
AA53standard nonelectric26 ft
AA54standard nonelectric24 ft
AA55standard nonelectric30 ft
AA56standard nonelectric35 ft
AA57standard nonelectric37 ft
AA58standard nonelectric27 ft
AA59standard nonelectric35 ft
AA60standard nonelectric40 ft

SHOWING 60 OF 211 SITES

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Most sites have a 6-month booking window; a handful of sites have a 4-day booking window (Recreation.gov facility page). All sites require a reservation; release time not stated by facility (Recreation.gov default applies). Three hiker/biker sites (A10, C144, C146) use on-site Scan and Pay, not advance booking.

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This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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