Many Glacier Campground

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The Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet, about 22 miles from the town of St. Mary and the east entrance to the park. Babb, Montana, is the closest community, approximately 12 miles east, and has a general store, gas station, several restaurants and a U.S. Post Office. Cell phone coverage is not available in the campground, though limited coverage is available in Babb. Many Glacier sits on the east side of the Continental Divide and has excellent trails available for day hiking and overnight backpacking. Trailheads start at a higher elevation than those on the west side of the park, resulting in a shorter ascent to reach scenic vistas. Trails traverse areas frequented by grizzly and black bears, so take these safety precautions: hike in groups, make lots of noise to avoid surprise encounters and carry bear pepper spray (know how to use it). Potable water at shared spigots is available throughout the campground. Restroom facilities provide flush toilets and sinks with cold running water, and camper utility sinks are available to dispose of gray water. Each campsite has a picnic table. The campground is in a forested area so most campsites have some shade. Some sites are generator free for a more quiet camping experience, and other sites have limited hours for generator use. Within walking distance is the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, a concession facility with a restaurant, camp store, gift shop, limited groceries, and coin operated showers. Read the individual site descriptions carefully to ensure your vehicle and camping equipment (including RVs) will be accommodated. Most campsites and driveways are very small and will not accommodate towed units over 21 feet; a limited number of sites can accommodate towed units 26 to 30 feet. Many campsites will not accommodate camper slide-outs, and campers who must use slide-outs are directed to St. Mary Campground, 22 miles from Many Glacier and 1/2 mile along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The campground is situated in a mature Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and quaking aspen forest. Vegetation is dense and provides partial shade for almost all campsites. Occasional strong wind gusts occur, however, with tree cover, most sites have some protection from the weather. Nearby natural features include Swiftcurrent Creek and Lake, and mountain views of Altyn, Henkel, Wilber, Grinnell Point, Allen and Wynn. If you have the time and a current passport, be sure to visit Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada, approximately 45 miles north of Babb. Waterton Lakes is a sister park to Glacier and both are known collectively as "Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park", the first international peace park in the world, designated in 1932; it offers fantastic hiking, scenic boat cruises and several short drives to view wildlife and access numerous hiking trails. Immediately east of Glacier National Park lies the picturesque Blackfeet Indian Reservation, spanning 1.5 million acres, and the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning, Montana, offers a fascinating introduction to the rich cultural heritage of the largest Indian tribe in Montana.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Location

Hiker/Bicylist 71 SHARED

East Loop · TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 2
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Max Vehicle Length: 0
Campfire Allowed: Yes
Shade: Yes

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West Glacier, MT

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Amenities

Campfires allowed
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade

Rules & policies

Check-in
12:30 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
Quiet area

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