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Apgar Campground is the largest in Glacier National Park, sitting at the south end of Lake McDonald near Apgar Village. It's close to the west entrance, with a visitor center, shops, and a boat launch all within walking distance, and the lake itself is right there for swimming or paddling.
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187 campsites
Region
Montana
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Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
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Campsite types
Standard (no hookups)
184 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Walk-to
3 sites
No hookups · walk-in tent sitesTent OK
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Location & trip guide
West Glacier, Montana
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park is in Montana. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Sites in Loop A closest to Apgar Village are steps from shops and the lake
For Tents:The three hiker/bicyclist walk-to sites suit those arriving without a vehicle
For RVs:184 standard nonelectric sites in Loop A accommodate most RV sizes; no hookups anywhere
When to Go
July and August, when Apgar Village and the west entrance see the heaviest traffic in the park.
Tips
- →No hookups anywhere in Apgar; plan for dry camping
- →Apgar Village has groceries, gift shops, and food right next to the campground
- →Apgar books on a rolling 6-month window — a new date opens daily at 10 a.m. Eastern (7 a.m. Pacific), exactly six months out, and July/August dates go fast
- →Missed the release? Set a Camp.land alert on Apgar — cancellations post back to recreation.gov continuously, since campers get a full refund minus a $10 fee for cancelling more than 14 days out
- →Lake McDonald is an easy walk for a swim or sunset
Highlights
Largest campground in Glacier National ParkAt the south end of Lake McDonald, near Apgar VillageClose to the west entrance and the park's main visitor centerShops, a boat launch, and dining within walking distanceEasy lake access for swimming and paddling
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. July and August, when Apgar Village and the west entrance see the heaviest traffic in the park. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park have?+
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park has 187 campsites, including Standard (no hookups), Walk-to.
How far in advance should I book Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park?+
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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