State: Montana
Short Name: Avalanche Creek Campground
Address 1: Glacier National Park
Open: Open from mid Jun through late Aug
Number of Sites: 86
Camp URL: http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/shuttlestops.htm
Full Hook: Yes
National Park: 135
Avalanche Creek
Avalanche Creek is one of the most popular destinations in the park. The area includes 2 of the more popular hiking trails, a picnic area, and restrooms. Avalanche Campground is also located here, making this a popular base camp for journeys along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Restrooms:
Yes – in campground loops and in the picnic area.
Drinking Water:
Yes – spigots are located in campground loops.
Day Hikes (one-way):
Avalanche Lake – 2 mi.
Lake McDonald Lodge – 6.5 mi. Catch another shuttle at Lake McDonald Lodge.
Trail of the Cedars – 0.7 mi.
Activities:
Camping – 86 sites
Picnic area
Evening Program – listen and learn about Glacier with a Ranger at the campground amphitheater.
-NPS.gov