Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Apgar Campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy.
Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Advanced reservations are required for all sites. Click the reservation button below for details.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 48.525, -113.98361 48°31'30"N, 113°59'1"W Located 1 mile northeast of the west entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
Weather Notes
Apgar is located in a dense forest on the western side of the park at an elevation of nearly 3,500 feet. This area of the park generally receives the most rainfall. Daytime temperatures can exceed 90 degrees, although it is frequently 10 to 15 degrees cooler at higher elevations. Weather in the mountains can be varied, including snow in summer. Visitors should come prepared for anything.
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
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§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Apgar summer status
Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.
Apgar primitive status
Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted. No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the primitive camping season. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the campground.
Apgar winter status
No potable water sources or dump station facilities are provided during the winter season. Sites are free with a valid entrance pass. Comfort stations are closed; use vault toilets located in the campground.
RV Information
Up to 24 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 21 ft
5 sites with electric
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Sun
57°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 to 6 mph SW
Mon
69°F
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
3 mph SSW
Tue
63°F
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SSW
Wed
57°F
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph SW
Thu
64°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Fri
70°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph SE
Sat
71°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph NNE
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.