Guests can make their way to the Bowman Lake campsite along dirt roads about 30 miles from the Canadian border. Campers can take the primitive route in May and after mid-September. The site offers potable water, pit toilets and limited amenities at the nearby community of Polebridge. Motorized vessels revving up to 10 horsepower are allowed on the lake. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking opportunities are available for guests. Bug repellent is a good idea as mosquitoes reside at the lake. Due to the rustic roads, RVs and campers are not recommended.
Many Glacier, nestled among trees, is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier National Park. Amenities such as flush toilets and sinks with running water await guests. RVs and campers can be parked at 13 sites. Nearby Swiftcurrent Motor Inn houses token-operated showers and a casual restaurant. Also close to the site is Many Glacier Hotel, which offers dining options, boat tours, horse rides and shuttle service. Hiking trails to one of the park's largest glaciers start at the Many Glacier site. The park also offers primitive camping with no water service mid-September to late October.
On the east side of Glacier National Park lies Cut Bank, a small primitive campground off a 5-mile dirt road. RVs and campers are not recommended. Trails branch off from the campsite for day hikes or backcountry adventures. No water is available at Cut Bank. The campsite is open mid-May to early September.
The largest campground in the park, Apgar offers guests sites among the trees in the southwest end of Glacier National Park. RVs and campers are welcome, and amenities include flush toilets and sinks with running water. Trails are located a short drive from the campsite. Nearby Apgar Village hosts a visitor center, camp store, restaurant, horse rental and boat rentals. Primitive camping is available April 1 to May 1 and mid-October to the end of November.
Most campsites in Glacier National Park are on a first-come first-served basis, except for Fish Creek and St. Mary, which can be reserved in advance (see Campground Status in References). Reservations can be made up to six months in advance for regular sites and up to 12 months prior for group sites in St. Mary. Other group sites, such as Apgar, can accommodate nine to 24 people, five of which may be reserved up to 12 months in advance.
