Near West Glacier
NPSApgar Campground (Glacier NP)
- RV-friendly
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Largest Glacier NP campground (194 sites). Lake McDonald shore — boat rentals at Apgar village. Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle stop at the camp entrance.
National Park Service
Near Babb, Montana: $20–$28/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Late May through September. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
National Park Service
Managing authority
Near Babb, Montana
How much does camping at Many Glacier Campground (Glacier NP) cost, and when is it open?
Many Glacier Campground (Glacier NP) near Babb, Montana (National Park Service) — camping fee $20–$28/night, season Late May through September, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$20–$28/night
Season open
Late May through September
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
'Switzerland of America' — Many Glacier valley with the most grizzly density in the park. Vehicle reservation required for Many Glacier Rd late May - early Sept. Iceberg Lake hike (10 mi) from camp.
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Near West Glacier
NPSInsider tip · Largest Glacier NP campground (194 sites). Lake McDonald shore — boat rentals at Apgar village. Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle stop at the camp entrance.
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