Openings · last 7 days
18
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234669
When Apgar Group Sites reopens
Apgar Group Sites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
24
Openings · last 90 days
25
Only 25 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 60 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026): 18 open for online reservation · 42 reserved.
Where the open windows are
70% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 18 of 60 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 29, 2026Not open online70%
Open site-nights18 / 60
Reserved (of online inventory)42 / 60
Weekday openings12
Weekend openings6
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 12 fall on weekdays and 6 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 18 of 60 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 5 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| E07 | 4 |
| E08 | 4 |
| E09 | 4 |
| E10 | 4 |
| E06 | 2 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Sep 19
Next open weekendSat · Sep 19
The next bookable night is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
18 open site-nights across 5 sites at Apgar Group Sites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 4 2-night, 3 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 27 at site E07.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 97 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 5 sites take 40 ft.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 | 78 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| E08 | 93 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| E09 | 89 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| E10 | 97 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 19, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| E06 | 60 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 25, Sep 29 |
About Apgar Group Sites
Overview
Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes are found throughout the park. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for hikers seeking wilderness and solitude. It also provides countless scenic vistas for those wishing to relax and take in the natural beauty of the park.
All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.
Recreation
Lake McDonald provides great opportunities for boating, water skiing, canoeing and fishing in its cold mountain waters. A variety of fish are found in the lake, including cutthroat, rainbow, bull and lake trout, whitefish and Kokanee salmon.
The campground is conveniently close to many trailheads for day hikes, including Apgar Lookout Trail, a 3.3-mile (5.3 km) trail leading up to a fire lookout with breathtaking views of Lake McDonald.
The Apgar Bike Path, a paved 1.5-mile (2.4 km) trail popular for walking and biking, leads to the nearby Apgar Visitor Center and Village. Horseback ride reservations, boat rentals, shuttle service and Red Bus Tour reservations are available here.
One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, which travels past the campground. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles (80 km) through the park's wild interior, winding around mountainsides and treating visitors to some of the best sights in northwest Montana.
Facilities
Apgar is the largest campground in Glacier National Park. It offers 5 reservable group sites that accommodate 9-24 people each. Apgar Village is just minutes away, offering a visitor center, gift shops, a general store and casual restaurant. Amenities within the campground include flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, and a campground host is on-site. Ranger programs are held nightly at the amphitheater. Lake McDonald is just a short stroll from the campground.
Natural Features
Apgar is located in a dense forest on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet (1067 m). This area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, although it is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer. Visitors should come prepared for anything.
The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice ages almost 10,000 years ago. Its diverse habitats are home to nearly 70 species of mammals including the grizzly bear, wolverine, gray wolf and lynx. Over 270 species of birds visit or reside in the park, including such varied species as Harlequin ducks, Dippers and Golden eagles.
Nearby Attractions
One must-see attraction is Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier's sister park across the Canadian-U.S. border. As the other half of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton.
5 monitored sitesRVs up to 97 ftNo hookups5 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 24
Getting there
Apgar group sites are located 1 mile (.3 km) northeast of the west entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles (10km) northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936406-888-7800
BikingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Apgar Group Sites?
Reservations for Apgar Group Sites are made through Recreation.gov. 18 of 60 tracked site-nights are currently open (30%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 25 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Apgar Group Sites?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings at Apgar Group Sites in the last 7 days, 24 over 30 days and 25 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Apgar Group Sites?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site E07. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Apgar Group Sites fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 5 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 97 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Apgar Group Sites?
September 2026, with 18 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 60.
When is the next open date at Apgar Group Sites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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