Apgar Campground Road

Apgar Group Sites

Open

Open for the 2026 season. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days between July 1 and Labor Day, 30 days at other times. Check-in is 1:00 PM, checkout is noon.

Flood Watch issued May 31 at 8:55PM MDT until June 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

May 31st, 8:55 PM — 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Montana, including the following area, West Glacier Region. This includes the following Specific Areas... Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Park. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Rockfall and debris flows are also possible in steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 0.4-0.8 inches for valley locations with 1 to 2 inches in the terrain are expected Sunday late morning through Monday afternoon. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:42PM MDT until June 1 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

May 31st, 7:42 PM — 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Flathead County in northwestern Montana... Western Lake County in northwestern Montana... Small streams along the Mission and Swan mountain ranges. * WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 736 PM MDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Polson, Evergreen, Columbia Falls, Ronan, St. Ignatius, Pablo, Woods Bay, and Bigfork. - Small streams along the Mission and Swan mountain ranges. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

About

Apgar Group Sites are part of Glacier National Park's largest campground, situated in a dense forest on the southern tip of Lake McDonald near the park's west entrance. The five group sites (E06-E10) accommodate groups of 9-24 people and require advance reservations through Recreation.gov. Each site includes multiple tent pads of varying sizes, fire rings, and picnic tables with back-in access on gravel driveways up to 97 feet long. The campground offers flush toilets and potable water, with nightly ranger programs at the nearby amphitheater. Lake McDonald is a short walk away, providing opportunities for boating, fishing for cutthroat and rainbow trout, and scenic sunset views. The paved Apgar Bike Path connects campers to Apgar Village where additional services are available. Strict food storage regulations apply due to bear activity. All food, coolers, and scented items must be stored in hard-sided vehicles or bear-proof lockers when not in immediate use. Firewood must be certified heat-treated; collecting firewood in the park is prohibited. Pets are allowed but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet.

Directions

Located 1 mile northeast of the west entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $45

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 888-7800

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Apgar Campground Road
Lake McDonald
The Lake McDonald shore near the APGAR GROUP SITES
An Apgar group site with picnic table
Campsite
The entrnace sign at the APGAR GROUP SITES
An information kiosk board at the APGAR GROUP SITES
Apgar Campground

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