Sprague Creek Campground

Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. The maximum size limit allowed for all vehicles, as well as combinations of vehicles and towed units, is 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and/or 8 feet in width (including mirrors). The campground is small, with 21 campsites in close proximity. The sites are best suited for small-footprint tent campers, although small RVs under 21 feet are allowed. No towed units of any size or generators are allowed. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water. Sprague Creek is heavily forested with partial shade, and some sites near the shore have unobstructed views of Lake McDonald. 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. Amenities such as a camp store, restaurant, gift shop, tour buses, boat tours and horse rides can be found at the historic Lake McDonald Lodge, about a mile away, where evening programs with a ranger are also held. Glacier's free shuttle service stops at this campground, giving access to other stops on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. 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 offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton.