Openings · last 7 days
0
Availability is not tracked here yet
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Avalanche Campground. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-258796
When Avalanche Campground reopens
Avalanche Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
114
114 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
About Avalanche Campground
Overview
Avalanche campground is located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground accommodates tent and RV campers. However, only 50 sites will accommodate vehicle lengths up to 26 feet.
All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.
Recreation
Avalanche is in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. Two popular day hikes offer spectacular scenery and glimpses of birds and wildlife that inhabit the area.
Facilities
The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is available seasonally in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.
86 monitored sitesRVs up to 34 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Avalanche Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park. West Side Entrance West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles (53 km) from Kalispell). West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier. East Side Entrance St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for another 30 miles (48 km). Follow the signage to the St. Mary Visitor Center / Going-to-the-Sun Road. St. Mary Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 89 north to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936406-888-7800
CampingDay Use AreaHikingWildlife Viewing
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-258796 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-258796 · Avalanche Campground · West Glacier MT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Avalanche Campground?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 114 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 does not currently hold availability data for Avalanche Campground, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Avalanche Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 114 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Avalanche Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 34 ft.
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