Fish Creek Campground

Campground · Montana · 171 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Glacier National Park (National Park) · Open Access

171
Bookable sites
35 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
8
Accessible sites
3,217 ft
Elevation
Bridge to Fish Creek Amphitheater within the campground.
Photo: NPS Photo (Mark Norbey) · Recreation.gov

Overview

Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana, is comprised of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles (1,125 km) of trails, Glacier is a hiker's paradise for visitors seeking wilderness and solitude. It also provides countless scenic vistas for those wishing to relax and take in its natural beauty. The campground is located on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet (1,066 m). This area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90°F (32°C), although it is frequently 10° to 15° F cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer; visitors should come prepared for anything.

All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window.

Recreation

This facility is conveniently located in the western part of the park, nearby many day hikes, including Rocky Point Trail, which wanders through a burn area from a 2003 wildfire. Explorers of all ages can attend nightly ranger programs at an amphitheater within the facility.

Facilities

The campground is large with 178 campsites. The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water.

Natural Features

Fish Creek is heavily forested with plenty of shade. Some sites have 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.

Nearby Attractions

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, Waterton Lakes offers great hiking, scenic boat cruises and several scenic drives all centered around the townsite of Waterton.

Waterton Lakes National Park

The facts

  • 171 bookable sites
  • 189 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 8 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 35 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: A, FISH CREEK CAMPGROUND, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C- No Generator Loop, Loop D

Site types

  • 166 Standard Nonelectric
  • 18 Management
  • 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 1 Walk To

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

189 campsites at Fish Creek Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessMax rigPeople
A11a Hiker/Bicyclist SharedAManagementPull ThroughGravel—Hike In—2 🐾
A11b Hiker/Bicyclist SharedAManagementPull ThroughGravel—Hike In—2 🐾
A11c Hiker/Bicyclist SharedAManagementPull ThroughGravel—Hike In—2 🐾
A11d Hiker/Bicyclist SharedAManagementPull ThroughGravel—Hike In—2 🐾
Admin 1FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 10FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 2FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 3FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 4FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 5FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 6FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 7FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 8FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
Admin 9FISH CREEK CAMPGROUNDManagementPull Through——Drive In30 ft8 🐾
A01Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
A02Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
A03Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
A04Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A05Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A06Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
A07Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In27 ft8 🐾
A08Loop AManagementPull ThroughGravel—Drive In35 ft8♿ 🐾
A10Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8♿ 🐾
A11 Hiker/Bicyclist SharedLoop AWalk To———Hike In—8 🐾
A12Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8♿ 🐾
A13Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
A14Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In27 ft8 🐾
A15Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A16Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In19 ft8 🐾
A17Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
A18Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
A19Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A20Loop AStandard NonelectricParallelGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A21Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In19 ft8 🐾
A22Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A23Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In26 ft8 🐾
A24Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A25Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A26Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A27Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In20 ft8 🐾
A28Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In21 ft8 🐾
A29Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In26 ft8 🐾
A30Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In23 ft8 🐾
A31Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A32Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A33Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
A34Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8♿ 🐾
A35Loop AStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B36Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B37Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B38Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
B39Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In16 ft8 🐾
B40Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B41Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B42Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B43Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B44Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
B45Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B46Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In19 ft8 🐾
B47Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B48Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B49Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
B50Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In23 ft8 🐾
B51Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
B52Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B53Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
B54Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In25 ft8 🐾
B55Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B56Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
B57Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B58Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B59Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In23 ft8 🐾
B60Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B61Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B62Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B63Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
B64Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B65Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In25 ft8♿ 🐾
B66Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B67Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B68Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In30 ft8♿ 🐾
B69Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B70Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B71Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B72Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B73Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B74Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B75Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B76Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B77Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B78Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B79Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In23 ft8 🐾
B80Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In27 ft8 🐾
B81Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In30 ft8 🐾
B82Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In22 ft8 🐾
B83Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B84Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B85Loop BManagementPull ThroughGravel—Drive In26 ft8 🐾
B86Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
B87Loop BManagementPull ThroughGravel—Drive In26 ft8 🐾
B88Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In25 ft8 🐾
B89Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In35 ft8 🐾
B90Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
B91Loop BStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In35 ft8 🐾
B92Loop BManagementPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In35 ft8 🐾
C093Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricBack In—ModerateDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C094Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In26 ft8 🐾
C095Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C096Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C097Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C098Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In22 ft8 🐾
C099Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C100Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C101Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C102Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull Through—SevereDrive In19 ft8 🐾
C103Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In23 ft8 🐾
C104Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In19 ft8 🐾
C105Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C106Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C107Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C108Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C109Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C110Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C111Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C112Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C113Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C114Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C115Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C116Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C117Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C118Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C119Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C120Loop C- No Generator LoopTent Only NonelectricPull Through—SevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C121Loop C- No Generator LoopTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C122Loop C- No Generator LoopTent Only NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C123Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C124Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C125Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C126Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C127Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C128Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C129Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C130Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C131Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In24 ft8 🐾
C132Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C133Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In14 ft8 🐾
C134Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
C135Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull Through—SevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C136Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull Through—ModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C137Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C138Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C139Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
C140Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull Through—SevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C141Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C142Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
C143Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In22 ft8 🐾
C144Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
C146Loop C- No Generator LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In30 ft8 🐾
D147Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D148Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D149Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In21 ft8 🐾
D150Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D151Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In25 ft8 🐾
D153Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In23 ft8 🐾
D154Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
D155Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In19 ft8 🐾
D156Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D157Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D158Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In16 ft8♿ 🐾
D159Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D160Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8♿ 🐾
D161Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D162Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D163Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D164Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D166Loop DTent Only NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D167Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightDrive In19 ft8 🐾
D168Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive In22 ft8 🐾
D169Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D170Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In24 ft8 🐾
D171Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D172Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In23 ft8 🐾
D173Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In21 ft8 🐾
D174Loop DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSevereDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D175Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In16 ft8 🐾
D176Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In16 ft8 🐾
D177Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In20 ft8 🐾
D178Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateDrive In18 ft8 🐾
D179Loop DStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSevereDrive In18 ft8 🐾

Getting there

Important: Please do not rely on GPS for directions to Fish Creek Campground. Please use these directions:


Fish Creek is located four miles (6.4 km) northwest of the west park entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Kalispell, Montana.

48.54778, -113.98528 · 48°32'52.0"N 113°59'7.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F303443536470807968523729
Low °F191925313945504841332620
Precip in3.52.22.62.12.63.81.41.22.03.03.23.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fish Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Fish Creek Campground?
Yes, Fish Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fish Creek Campground have?
189 sites in total, of which 171 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Fish Creek Campground?
35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Fish Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fish Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Fish Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Fish Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-11.

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