Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Campground Status


Each campground in Glacier National Park exists in it's own unique environment.  Because of this, the campgrounds open at different times of the year and have different restrictions and special circumstances.

7/14 TMC    Two Medicine
Sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 99 sites within the campground that are generally shaded by trees, and offer some privacy from other campers. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and sinks with running water. There are no showers.

7/15 ATL    Atlantic Creek
Open - No restrictions.

7/16 REH    Red Eagle, HD
Open - NO Wood Fires; Fragile Area

7/17 REY    Reynolds Creek
Open - Special camping conditions exist here; inquire at Backcountry Desk. Pit toilet not serviceable in winter conditions.

7/18, 7/19 GUN   Gunsight Lake
Open - NO Wood Fires; Fragile Area. Winter - campground 100% snow covered, requires winter camping skill/equipment. Special precautions required for proper food/garbage storage. Use limited to one party and maximum of 6 persons/night

7/20 GRN   Granite Park
Open - One night camping during July and August. NO Wood Fires; Fragile Area. Special camping conditions exist here; inquire at Backcountry Desk.  Pit toilet not serviceable in winter conditions. Winter - campground 100% snow covered, requires winter camping skill/equipment. Special precautions required for proper food/garbage storage. Use limited to one party and maximum of 6 persons/night

7/21 Exit at the Many Glacier Campground
Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities are equipped with flush toilets and sinks with running water. The nearby Swiftcurrent Motor Inn houses a combination gift shop and camp store, and a casual restaurant. A separate building near the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn houses token operated showers (3 shower stalls for men, 4 shower stalls for women, and 1 ADA accessible unisex shower stall).

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