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The Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet. There are 41 camp sites available for advance reservations and 62 sites on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is located about 22 miles from the town of St. Mary and the east entrance to Glacier National Park. The St. Mary Entrance allows access to the spectacular 50 mile-long Going-to-the-Sun Road, and traverses the high point at Logan Pass with an elevation of 6,646 feet. Babb, Montana, is the closest community to the Many Glacier Campground and is located approximately 12 miles east of the campground. Babb has a general store, gas station, several restaurants and an U.S. Post Office. Cell phone coverage is not available in the campground. However, limited coverage is available in Babb. |
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The Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, near the end of the Many Glacier Road. Take Montana State Highway 89 to the town of Babb, Montana (located approximately 8 miles north of the town of St. Mary, which is 40 miles north of the town of Browning, Montana and 10 miles south of the Alberta, Canada border). At the town of Babb, Montana turn west on the Many Glacier Road. Drive approximately 12 miles west following the signs for Many Glacier Campground. The campground is located about 1/4 mile before the road ends at the Swift Current Motor Inn parking lot. |
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Potable water at shared spigots is available throughout the campground. Restroom facilities provide flush toilets and sinks with cold running water. Camper utility sinks are available to dispose of gray water. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grate. The campground is located in a forested area so most campsites have some shade. Some sites are "generator free" for a more quiet camping experience. Other sites have limited hours for generator use. Within walking distance of the campground is the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, a concession facility with a restaurant, camp store, gift shop, limited groceries, and coin operated showers. Please read the individual site descriptions carefully to ensure your vehicle and camping equipment (including RVs) will be accommodated in the campsite. Most campsites and driveways are very small and will not accommodate towed units over 21 feet. A limited number of sites can accommodate towed units 26 to 30 feet. Many campsites will not accommodate camper "slide-outs". If you must use slide-outs, please make a reservation at St. Mary Campground, located 22 miles from Many Glacier and 1/2 mile along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. |
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MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=136190&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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If arriving one or more days late, you are required to call (406) 732-7740 ext # 2 or (406) 732-7708. Your reservation will be forfeited if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your scheduled arrival date. You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. Most campsites and driveways are very small and will not accommodate towed units over 21 feet. A limited number of sites can accommodate towed units 26 to 30 feet. Many campsites will not accommodate camper "slide-outs". If you must use slide-outs, please make a reservation at St. Mary Campground, located 22 miles from Many Glacier and 1/2 mile along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Park entrance fee is $30 per vehicle and $15 for hiker or cyclist; pass is valid for seven days. When arriving at the campground go directly to your chosen site. Questions can be directed to our campground hosts at sites # 46 and 64, or other park staff patrolling the campground on a regular basis. If arriving after 7:00 p.m., check in with campground staff by 8:00 a.m. the next morning. Grizzly and black bears frequent the area. Food storage regulations are strictly enforced. When not in immediate use, all food, beverages, coolers, cooking and eating utensils, toiletries, pet food, or other attractants must be kept in a closed, hard-sided vehicle or secured in bear resistant lockers located throughout the campground. It is the camper's responsibility to be aware of all rules and regulations upon entry to the campground. Glacier National Park Campground Rules and Regulations Camping is limited to 14 days between July 1 and Labor Day, and 30 days between Labor Day and June 30. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups at individual campsites. Shared water spigots are located throughout the campground. One dump station is conveniently located at the entrance to the campground. Generator free sites are # 88- 102, other sites allow generators use only during the hours of 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There is no public phone or cellphone coverage in or near Many Glacier Campground. The closest phone service is 12 miles east in the town of Babb, MT For additional park information, call (406) 888-7800 or visit www.nps.gov/glac Campers making a reservation using an Inter-agency Senior Pass or Inter-agency Access Pass to get a camping discount will be required to show the pass upon arrival at the campground. The owner of the pass must be camping in the site to be entitled to the discount. Visitors with National Inter-agency Entrance and Glacier Annual Entrance passes do not get a discount on camping fees. These passes are for entrance fees only. Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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If you have the time and a current passport, be sure to visit Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. Waterton Lakes National Park is a sister park to Glacier and both are known collectively as "Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park" -- the first international peace park in the world and designated in 1932. Waterton Lakes National Park offers fantastic hiking, scenic boat cruises and several short drives to view wildlife and access numerous hiking trails. Waterton Lakes National Park is located approximately 45 miles north of the town of Babb, Montana. Take Montana highway # 89 north to the intersection of Highway#17 or the Chief Mountain International Peace Park Highway. Continue north to the Chief Mountain international border crossing, where the road number changes to highway #6 and then highway # 5 into Waterton Lakes National Park. |
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Many Glacier Campground is situated in a mature Douglas fir, lodgepole pine and quaking aspen forest. Vegetation is dense and provides partial shade for almost all campsites. Occasional strong wind gusts occur, however, with tree cover, most sites have some protection from the weather. Nearby natural features include Swiftcurrent Creek and Lake, and mountain views of Altyn, Henkel, Wilber, Grinnell Point, Allen and Wynn. |
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Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of the Continental Divide, and has excellent trails available for day hiking and overnight backpacking. Trailheads start at a higher elevation than those on the west side of the park, resulting in a shorter ascent to reach scenic vistas. Trails traverse areas frequented by grizzly and black bears, so take these safety precautions -- hike in groups, make lots of noise to avoid surprise encounters and carry bear pepper spray (know how to use it). |