7-Day Forecast
Wed
65°F
3 mph SW
Thu
47°F
3 mph NNE
Fri
46°F
3 mph N
Sat
48°F
5 mph ENE
Sun
49°F
7 mph ENE
Mon
54°F
5 mph SSW
Tue
60°F
2 to 6 mph SSW
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
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.
RV Information
Up to 40 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 40 ft
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.
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Wed
65°F
3 mph SW
Thu
47°F
3 mph NNE
Fri
46°F
3 mph N
Sat
48°F
5 mph ENE
Sun
49°F
7 mph ENE
Mon
54°F
5 mph SSW
Tue
60°F
2 to 6 mph SSW
Reservations are required throughout the spring, summer, and fall at Apgar Campground. A reservation is not required during the winter months. Reservations must be made through Recreation.gov. Five group sites are available for parties of 9-24 people. Reservations are also required for group campsites.