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