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Fish Creek Campground

Fish Creek Campground is a national-park campground on the west side of Glacier National Park in Montana, on Camas Road about 2.5 miles from Apgar Village and roughly 4 miles from the West Glacier entrance. It has 178 forested sites above the northwest shore of Lake McDonald, with the Rocky Point Trail leaving right from camp. It suits self-contained RVers up to 35 feet, and especially smaller rigs, who want to sleep inside Glacier and reach Lake McDonald without a daily entrance drive.

Fish Creek Campground at a glance

Hookups None
Max RV length Exact site
Cost $30 summer
Fees Park entrance is separate; short-term inventory may release later.
Reservations Recreation.gov

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Why RVers stay here

Fish Creek Campground is a national-park campground on the west side of Glacier National Park in Montana, on Camas Road about 2.5 miles from Apgar Village and roughly 4 miles from the West Glacier entrance. It has 178 forested sites above the northwest shore of Lake McDonald, with the Rocky Point Trail leaving right from camp. It suits self-contained RVers up to 35 feet, and especially smaller rigs, who want to sleep inside Glacier and reach Lake McDonald without a daily entrance drive.

Practically it is a no-hookup campground at $30 a night in summer: no water, electric or sewer at the site, but a seasonal dump station, potable water, flush toilets and hot showers for registered campers, including two accessible stalls in Loop A. NPS lists 18 parking spaces up to 35 feet and another 62 up to 27 feet, and the exact Recreation.gov record controls. Reservations run through Recreation.gov on a six-month rolling window plus a four-day short-term release; the season is typically mid-May to early September. Loop C is generator-free. Two trade-offs: cell service is essentially nonexistent, and Going-to-the-Sun Road bars vehicles over 21 feet between Avalanche and Sun Point, so drive it in the tow vehicle.

  • In-park forested base 2.5 miles from Apgar Village and Lake McDonald
  • Seasonal dump station, potable water, flush toilets and hot showers, rare for a Glacier campground
  • Loop C is generator-free for quiet campers; Loops A and B allow generators in posted hours
  • $30 a night versus private-park pricing outside the West Entrance
  • Rocky Point Trail to a Lake McDonald peninsula leaves directly from camp
  • !No hookups; only 18 spaces reach 35 feet and 62 more reach 27 feet, so the exact site record controls
  • !No reception or internet connectivity per NPS; download everything first
  • !Going-to-the-Sun Road restricts vehicles over 21 feet or 8 feet wide, so plan separate transport

What our guides say about Fish Creek Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Our verdict

Book Fish Creek if your rig fits an exact site of 35 feet or under and staying inside Glacier matters more than hookups. Skip it if you need full hookups, dependable signal, or a larger site, and compare the private parks near West Glacier.

Fish Creek Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Fish Creek Campground have hookups?

No. There is no water, electric or sewer at any site. A seasonal dump station, potable water and flush toilets are available at shared locations.

How much does Fish Creek Campground cost per night?

$30 per night for a standard nonelectric site in summer. The park entrance fee is separate.

What is the max RV length at Fish Creek Campground?

NPS lists 18 parking spaces up to 35 feet and another 62 up to 27 feet. Match your complete equipment to the exact Recreation.gov site record.

Do you need reservations at Fish Creek Campground?

Yes. Book on Recreation.gov, which uses a six-month rolling window plus additional inventory released four days ahead. Shortlist several sites that fit your rig.

Does Fish Creek Campground have showers?

Yes. Seasonal hot showers are available for registered campers, including two accessible unisex stalls in Loop A. Capacity is limited compared with a private resort.

Is there cell service at Fish Creek Campground?

No. NPS lists no reception or internet connectivity at Fish Creek and describes service across Glacier as unreliable.

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