Bare, gravel driveway in wooded campground.

Picnic table and campfire ring in a wooded, leaf-covered campsite.

Picnic table and campfire ring in a wooded, leaf-covered campsite

Nestled between Going-to-the-Sun Road and Lake McDonald

Sprague Creek Picnic Area

An accessible trail leads to the lake

Sprague Creek Trail to Lake McDonald

End of the accessible trail

Sprague Creek Trail to Lake

Lake McDonald with fall foliage in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Lake McDonald surrounded by snow covered peaks.

Sprague Creek Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. Towed units and RVs exceeding 21 feet are not permitted in this campground. The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers. Some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Amenities such as a camp store, resturant, gift shop, tour buses, boat tours, and horse rides can be found at the historic Lake McDonald Lodge, about a mile away from the campground. Evening programs with a ranger are also located at Lake McDonald Lodge. Use Glacier's free shuttle service at this campground to access other shuttle stops on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground is small with 21 reservable campsites in close proximity. The sites are best suited for small-footprint tent campers; although small RVs under 21 feet are allowed.  No towed units of any size or generators are allowed.  Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sprague Creek is heavily forested with partial shade.  Some sites have views of Lake McDonald.</p>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.  </p>

Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. Towed units and RVs exceeding 21 feet are not permitted in this campground. The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers. Some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

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