Apgar Campground

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·Glacier National Park
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Overview

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.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have pull through)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 0')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 8)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Apgar Campground covered in snow - Credits: NPS Photo/Jacob W. Frank
A stunning lak view taken from the Apgar picnic area - Credits: NPS Photo/Gabriel Morrow
Lake McDonald with mountains in the background and pebble shore in the foreground. - Credits: NPS Photo
Forest with a gravel path through it. - Credits: NPS Photo

Apgar is heavily forested with partial shade. Some sites have views of Lake McDonald.

The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice ages almost 10,000 years ago. Its diverse habitats are home to nearly 70 species of mammals including the grizzly bear, wolverine, gray wolf and lynx. Over 270 species of birds visit or reside in the park, including such varied species as harlequin ducks, dippers and golden eagles.

Recreation

Lake McDonald with mountains in the background and pebble shore in the foreground. - Credits: NPS Photo

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 42ft

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-Up to 42ft

  • vehicle-Up to 42ft

  • camper van-Up to 42ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 42ft

  • pop up camper-Up to 42ft

Nearby Attractions

One must-see attraction is Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier's sister park across the Canadian-U.S. border. As the other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Waterton Lakes offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton. 

Waterton Lakes National Park

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