Avalanche Campground
Avalanche campground in 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. Bring your hiking boots and binoculars. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Peak season 2025 campground dates will be posted and available on a 6-month rolling basis starting December 1, 2024. Peak seasons vary by campground. Please check each campground for peak seasons and availability. Spring and fall shoulder season dates will become available for reservation in the spring of 2025 as they are winter weather dependent. Please check back then for shoulder season availability.
Need to Know
Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. Grizzly and black bears frequent the area. When not in immediate use, all food, beverages, coolers, cooking utensils, pet food, or other attractants must be kept in a closed, hard-sided vehicle or secured in bear proof storage lockers near campground restrooms.
Vehicle length limits. Vehicle and vehicle combinations longer than 21 feet (6.5 m) or wider than 8 feet (2.4 m) including mirrors are prohibited between the Sun Point parking area and Avalanche Campground.
Maximum Stay. Campground length of stay is limited to 14 days.
Quiet Hours. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. Noise must be kept to a low level that does not disturb other campers. Generator use in campgrounds is permitted only during the following times: 8 am to 10 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fire Rings Only. Campsites contain fire rings but do not have fire grates for grilling/ food preparation.
Hammocks. Hammocks must be hung over non vegetated areas using one inch straps or wider. Vegetation may not be trampled to access hammocks.
Maximum Number of Tents. Campsites allow a maximum of 2 tents per site.
No Firewood Collection. Firewood collection is prohibited within Avalanche Campground.
Renting an RV or trailer? Per 36 CFR 5.3, commercial business may not take place inside Glacier National Park. This includes RVs and trailers being delivered within Glacier's boundaries. Renters of these must drive them in themselves.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
Glacier National Park 64 Grinnell Dr. West Glacier MT 59936
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-888-7800
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park.
West Side Entrance
- West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles (53 km) from Kalispell).
- West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier.
East Side Entrance
- St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles (48 km). Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Available Campsites
- Site A25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A51, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B72, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B69, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B83, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A33, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B53, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B79, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A44, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A46, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B55, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B66, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A52, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A40, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hiker/Bicyclist Shared A0c, Loop A, Type Walk To
- Site B73, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A31, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B70, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hiker/Bicyclist Shared A0b, Loop A, Type Walk To
- Site B76, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B62, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B75, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B80, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B86, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A50, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B63, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A45, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A48, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A41, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A47, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B71, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B77, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B87, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B60, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B68, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A34, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B85, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A42, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B54, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B58, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hiker/Bicyclist Shared A0a, Loop A, Type Walk To
- Site A23, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B57, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A43, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A39, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B56, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B59, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A35, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Hiker/Bicyclist Shared A0d, Loop A, Type Walk To
- Site A26, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B74, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A30, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A36, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B84, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A49, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B82, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B81, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A37, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B64, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B78, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A38, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B65, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B67, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
