Glacier National Park, Montana
Important National Park Service alert
Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure this campground
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change at any time due to winter weather conditions. Visitors should check road conditions before their arrival and be prepared for winter weather.
Park Closure · updated Oct 19, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 26, 11:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
- Fee per night$30
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 34 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 34 ft.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 91
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 34 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 3,419 ft
- Open season
- Avalanche Campground's summer season typically runs from mid-July to mid-September. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 26, 2026)
- Phone
- (406) 888-7800 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $30.00 per site per night - Avalanche summer fee
Official fee information
Avalanche summer fee: $30.00 - 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.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 48.67655, -113.81852 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Sprague Creek Campground 5.7 mi straight-line
- Many Glacier Campground 10.5 mi straight-line
- Fish Creek Campground 11.7 mi straight-line
- Apgar Campground 12.9 mi straight-line
- St. Mary Campground 17.7 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station W Glacier - 14.4 mi away, station at 3,148 ft - 271 ft lower than the campground (3,419 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 19 | 3.54 |
| Feb | 34 | 19 | 2.17 |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 2.58 |
| Apr | 53 | 31 | 2.15 |
| May | 64 | 39 | 2.62 |
| Jun | 70 | 45 | 3.80 |
| Jul | 80 | 50 | 1.39 |
| Aug | 79 | 48 | 1.17 |
| Sep | 68 | 41 | 1.96 |
| Oct | 52 | 33 | 3.05 |
| Nov | 37 | 26 | 3.23 |
| Dec | 29 | 20 | 3.21 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated May 12, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.