Lakeside camping · Montana

Apgar Campground (Glacier)

On the shore of turquoise Lake McDonald

SettingLakeside
StateMontana
Best seasonSummer & early fall
ReserveRecreation.gov

Glacier’s largest campground sits at the foot of Lake McDonald, the park’s biggest lake, famous for its rainbow pebbles and mirror reflections. The west-side base for Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Why camp here

Don’t miss: Lake McDonald’s colored stones

RVs & rigs: RV sites (limited hookups)

What’s here

  • Lake McDonald
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road
  • Trail of the Cedars
  • Boat tours

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