National Park Service · Montana
Avalanche Campground
National Park Service · Montana, United States · in Glacier National Park
- Sites
- 91
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 86 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 26 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,451 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Glacier National Park
- Nearest town
- West Glacier
- Address
- Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT, 59936
- Phone
- 406-888-7800
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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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.
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.
Fees
Avalanche summer fee: $30. Avalanche Campground is reservation only. Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 24° | -24° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 19° | -20° | 46° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 29° | -5° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 32° | 7° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 40° | 29° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 48° | 36° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 60° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 59° | 46° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 52° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 50° | 38° | 24° | 69° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 30° | 7° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 24° | -5° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Avalanche · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Avalanche Campground 5.6 mi Hike, Avalanche Lake 2.5 mi Hike, Trail of the Cedars 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Trail of the Cedars · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Trail of the Cedars 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - McDonald Cr Horse Bridge · 3.0 mi as the crow flies
McDonald Creek Cutoff 0.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Upper McDonald Creek · 3.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Johns Lake · 3.6 mi as the crow flies
Avalanche Cutoff 0.3 mi Hike · Drive there
All 148 trails in Glacier National Park
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sprague Creek Campground · National Park Service · 6 mi · 36 sites
- Many Glacier Campground · National Park Service · 11 mi · 111 sites
- Fish Creek Campground · National Park Service · 12 mi · 189 sites
- Apgar Campground · National Park Service · 13 mi · 211 sites
- Apgar Group Sites · National Park Service · 13 mi · 10 sites
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