Overview
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana, is comprised of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles (1,125 km) of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. It also provides countless scenic vistas for those wishing to relax and take in its nautural beauty. The campground is located on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet (1,066 m); this area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees (32 degrees C), although it is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer; visitors should come prepared for anything.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(118 of 171 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have pull through)
Firepit
(115 of 171 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 8)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(117 of 171 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(167 of 171 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
Fish Creek is heavily forested with plenty of 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
This facility is conveniently located in the western part of the park, nearby many day hikes, including Rocky Point Trail, which wanders through a burn area from a 2003 wildfire.
Explorers of all ages can attend nightly ranger programs at an amphitheater within the facility.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 35ft
tent-Up to 35ft
trailer-Up to 35ft
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.