Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightFeatured in: Most popular federal campgrounds near Glacier National Park · How far ahead do you need to book a campsite in Glacier National Park?
A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Recreation centers on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir, where a primitive boat ramp accommodates smaller watercraft for boating, and shoreline spots are popular for swimming and casting for cutthroat trout and other species. Beyond the reservoir, trailheads and forest roads in Flathead National Forest open up hiking, wildlife viewing, hunting and, seasonally, winter sports; the larger forest also supports biking, horseback riding, OHV use and visitor-center resources.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Bay Group 1 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| Emery Bay Grp 2 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $0 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 13 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 26 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (2 no-hookup).
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“Smaller , quiet campground ( we were there in September). Sites available right on the beautiful Hungry Horse reservoir. Good access to Glacier and nearby cities. ”
“Beautiful location, road going in was very rough on our single axel trailer but overall worth it. Would want to spend a week next time. ”
“Nice experience, outhouse was clean and actually not a negative smell (rare). Wood was there left by the previous campers. Nice set up for a group site. ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night| – |
| – |
| $22 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
26 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
26 sites · $22/night
Loops: EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND (26)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
2 sites · $0/night
Loops: Forest Loop 1A (1), Bay Loop 2B (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 6 mi from campground
$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 7 mi from campground
$300/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 13 mi from campground
$158/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person

West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person

West Glacier area · 5 hr–6 hr · from $164/person

West Glacier area · 6 hr · from $166/person
stays up to 32 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
For July weekends, book about 179 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 136 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 97 days ahead | 139 days ahead | 65 days ahead | 103 days ahead |
| June | 90 days ahead | 151 days ahead | 91 days ahead | 142 days ahead |
| July | 136 days ahead | 179 days ahead | 122 days ahead | 174 days ahead |
| August | 91 days ahead | 163 days ahead | 79 days ahead | 160 days ahead |
| September | 44 days ahead | 110 days ahead | 45 days ahead | 102 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (6,501 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

West Glacier area · 4 hr · from $70/person

West Glacier area · 4 hr · from $113/person

West Glacier area · 8 hr–1 day · from $20/person

West Glacier area · 6 hr–7 hr · from $250/person

West Glacier area · 1.5 hr · from $175/person