Facilities
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.
Upcoming Availability
5 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
1
site
Sat, Sep 12
1
site
Sun, Sep 13
3
sites
Mon, Sep 14
1
site
Tue, Sep 15
None
available
Wed, Sep 16
None
available
Thu, Sep 17
None
available
Fri, Sep 18
None
available
Sat, Sep 19
None
available
Sun, Sep 20
12
sites
Mon, Sep 21
None
available
Tue, Sep 22
None
available
Wed, Sep 23
None
available
Thu, Sep 24
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Avalanche campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers.
max Stay
14 nights
max Concurrent Stay
2 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
Important notices
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.
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Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Sprague Creek Campground
Glacier National Park
Apgar Campground
Glacier National Park
Two Medicine Campground
Glacier National Park
Lost Johnny Campground
Flathead National Forest
Star Meadows Guard Station
Flathead National Forest
Swan Lake Campground
Flathead National Forest
Common questions
Is Avalanche Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 5 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Avalanche Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.