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Avalanche Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
86[1]
Nightly fee from
$30[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
34 ft[4]

Avalanche Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana[5]. Recreation.gov lists 86 campsites for tents and RVs, and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists a summer season of roughly mid-July to mid-September[6]. NPS lists a winter closure from 2026-09-21 to 2027-06-26[6]. Recreation.gov shows 86 standard nonelectric sites, and all 86 accept a tent or an RV or trailer[1][7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 34 feet[4]. NPS says the campground is reservation only[2]. Booking opens 6 months ahead of your stay date, and a limited number of sites can be booked as late as 4 days before[8]. The summer fee listed is $30 per night[2]. Check-in is 1:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[9][10].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 86
Site types[1] 86 standard nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[11] 87, 87 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 2
Longest RV or trailer[4] 34 ft (median 22 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 86 sites, tent at 86 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 1:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[15] 8

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Avalanche summer fee[2] $30

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Avalanche Campground cost?
NPS lists a summer fee of $30 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check the official NPS and Recreation.gov pages before you go.
Do I need a reservation at Avalanche Campground?
NPS says the campground is reservation only[2]. Booking opens 6 months ahead of your stay date, and some sites can be reserved as late as 4 days before[8].
Are dogs allowed at Avalanche Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 86 campsites with this detail listed[13].
How long an RV can Avalanche Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 34 feet[4].
Are campfires allowed at Avalanche Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 86 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 86 overnight campsites at Avalanche Campground: 86 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Avalanche summer fee: $30 per night. National Park Service
  3. Avalanche Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Avalanche Campground: 34 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 22 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Avalanche Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Glacier National Park, Montana. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Avalanche Campground's summer season typically runs from mid-July to mid-September. Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-09-21 to 2027-06-26. National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Avalanche Campground: 86 sites accept an RV or trailer and 86 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Campsites become reservable on a rolling basis, 6 months in advance from the date you want to book your stay. A certain number of sites will be reservable up to 4 days before the desired date. National Park Service
  9. Check-in time at Avalanche Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Avalanche Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. NPS lists 87 sites at Avalanche Campground: 87 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  12. 2 of the 86 campsites at Avalanche Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Avalanche Campground: yes at all 86 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Avalanche Campground: yes at all 86 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Maximum people per campsite at Avalanche Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Amenities at Avalanche Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal; laundry:... National Park Service

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.