Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
St. Mary Campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park and is open year-round.
such as interpretive programs, book sales, and shuttle service tours are located at the nearby St. Mary Visitor Center. St. Mary requires a reservation throughout the season. Though shade may be sparse, aspen trees grace St. Mary Campground with soothing sounds from spring and summer breezes, and colorful splashes of yellow late in the season.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
4,514 ft
Directions
Located approximately one half mile west of the park boundary, near the town of St. Mary. Latitude, Longitude: 48.75083, -113.44694 48°45'3"N, 113°26'49"W
Weather Notes
Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Warm days and cool nights are the norm in summer. Even when it's in the 80s and 90s in the daytime it can cool down into the 40s at night. Hikers setting out on a warm summer day, should still bring along rain gear and lots of extra clothing. Dressing in layers is key to a comfortable visit all year long.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
St. Mary 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. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
St. Mary 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. Sites can be reserved mid-May through mid-August. Individual campsites may be reserved up to 6 months in advance. The two group sites can be reserved up to a year in advance.
St. Mary winter 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.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
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§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Today
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22 to 25 mph SW
Wed
48°F
Rain And Snow Showers
20 to 24 mph WSW
Thu
59°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 13 mph WSW
Fri
63°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 9 mph WSW
Sat
61°F
Chance Rain Showers
1 to 7 mph N
Sun
65°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph NW
Mon
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 8 mph WNW
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