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Everything you need to know about camping at Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park. Updated for 2026.
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park is a federal campground booked on recreation.gov, where the current nightly fee is shown at checkout. It has Standard (no hookups), Walk-to sites.
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.
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park has 187 total sites. 184 Standard (no hookups) sites in the A loop, 3 Walk-to sites in the Hiker/Bicyclist loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Lake McDonald is an easy walk for a swim or sunset
July and August, when Apgar Village and the west entrance see the heaviest traffic in the park.
Check the official Recreation.gov calendar and applicable release windows. An alert does not hold or reserve a site, and notification timing is not guaranteed. Keep an alternate overnight plan until official checkout confirms a suitable reservation.
Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Standard (no hookups), Walk-to camping options.
Yes. Standard (no hookups) (A): max 184 sites, No hookups · tents and small rigs. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
An alert can prompt you to check Recreation.gov. It does not hold or book a site, and notification timing is not guaranteed.
A completed reservation confirmation, not an alert or a general campground description. NPS directs advance campground reservations to Recreation.gov and notes release timing varies by campground and season.
When to reconsider: Apgar is a poor fit for a fixed trip that depends on an unconfirmed campsite.
Official guidance for these checks: NPS Glacier campground reservations (source inspected 2026-10-01). These source checks do not confirm your individual eligibility, quote, or availability.