Glacier National Park, Montana
Important National Park Service alert
Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
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$20-$30
- SeasonSee dates below
- RV length (some sites)Up to 10 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 10 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 211
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 10 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 3,177 ft
- Open season
- In the spring and fall the campground converts to primitive status. From November 1 through March 31, the campground is open for winter camping. (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 - Apgar summer status
- $20.00 per site per night - Apgar primitive status
Official fee information
Apgar summer status: $30.00 - Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Apgar primitive status: $20.00 - Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the primitive camping season. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the c
Apgar winter status: $0.00 - No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the winter season. Sites are free with a valid entrance pass. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the campground.
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 · 48.52500, -113.98360 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Fish Creek Campground 1.6 mi straight-line
- Sprague Creek Campground 7.2 mi straight-line
- Avalanche Campground 12.9 mi straight-line
- Emery Bay Campground 13.4 mi straight-line
- Lost Johnny Point Campground 14.9 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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. 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.
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 - 1.7 mi away, station at 3,148 ft - about the same height as the campground. 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 Apr 30, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Apr 30, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Apr 30, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Apr 30, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Apr 30, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | 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 Apr 30, 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 Apr 30, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Apr 30, 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.