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Apgar Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
184[1]
Nightly fee from
$20[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
42 ft[4]

Apgar Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana[5]. Recreation.gov lists 184 overnight campsites there and says it can be reserved[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists all 184 campsites as standard nonelectric, and all are drive-in[1][6]. Of those, 178 accept an RV or trailer and 184 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 42 feet[4]. NPS says the campground moves to primitive status in the spring and fall, and is open for winter camping from November 1 through March 31[8]. NPS notes that reservations are required in spring, summer, and fall, but not in the winter months[9]. Reservations go through Recreation.gov[9]. Five group sites are listed for parties of 9-24 people[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 184
Site types[1] 184 standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[10] 194, 188 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 42 ft (median 28 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 178 sites, tent at 184 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 1:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 8

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Apgar summer status[17] $30
Apgar primitive status[2] $20

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Apgar Campground?
NPS lists $30 per night for the summer status[17]. It lists $20 per night for the primitive status[2]. Fees can change, so confirm on the official pages.
Can you reserve Apgar Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS notes that reservations are required in spring, summer, and fall, and not in the winter months[9].
Are dogs allowed at Apgar Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 184 campsites with this detail listed[12]. Counts are per listed record, so check current rules before you go.
How long an RV can stay at Apgar Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 42 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[4]. The median across sites with a listed limit is 28 feet[4].
Are campfires allowed at Apgar Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 184 campsites with this detail listed[13]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 184 overnight campsites at Apgar Campground: 184 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Apgar primitive status: $20 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Apgar Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Apgar Campground: 42 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 28 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Apgar Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Apgar Campground: Drive-In 184 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Apgar Campground: 178 sites accept an RV or trailer and 184 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Season and hours (NPS): In the spring and fall the campground converts to primitive status. From November 1 through March 31, the campground is open for winter camping. Listed exceptions: Primitive Fall and Winter Season 2026-09-30 to 2027-04-18. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required throughout the spring, summer, and fall at Apgar Campground. A reservation is not required during the winter months. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Five group sites are available for... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. NPS lists 194 sites at Apgar Campground: 188 reservable and 0 first come, first served. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. 2 of the 184 campsites at Apgar Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Apgar Campground: yes at all 184 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Apgar Campground: yes at all 184 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Apgar Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Apgar Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Apgar Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Apgar summer status: $30 per night. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Amenities at Apgar Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - seasonal; showers: Free - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: No; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.