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Campground Fees Increasing At Glacier National Park

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By Compiled From N... - December 2nd, 2023

Frontcountry campground fees are going up in Glacier National Park for 2024/NPS file

Fees will climb $3-$10 at most frontcountry campgrounds in Glacier National Park in Montana next year.

The last major fee rate change occurred in 2007. After extensive research of local campground rates and provided services outside the park, the rate increases were found to be comparable with current market rates in the surrounding areas for similar services, a park release said.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation that allows the collection of expanded amenity fees, including camping fees. The law allows Glacier National Park to retain nearly 80 percent of fees collected in the park for use on projects that directly enhance the experience of park visitors and campers. Projects funded by recreation fees include trail and campground repairs and improvements, increasing accessibility, and facility restoration. By increasing fees, Glacier National Park will continue to be able to provide and improve services that directly benefit visitors. 

A civic engagement period was held from August 9 through September 8, 2023, and comments were submitted on the proposed frontcountry camping fee rates. Of the 46 responses received, 43 percent expressed direct support for the fee rate changes in amenity fees for frontcountry campsites. Twenty-three percent opposed fee rate increases, and 34 percent were neutral or did not specify whether they supported or opposed but provided suggestions or feedback. 

NPS acknowledges that a fee increase can be a concern. Under the new fee rates, Glacier will continue to offer half priced camping for Interagency Senior pass holders and Interagency Lifetime Access pass holders.  

Visitors can start making 2024 campground reservations starting January 7, 2024, on Recreation.gov.  

 

Available season/Service providedCampground (s)Current Rate2024 New Rate
Hiker/bicyclist per person, Peak seasonApgar, Avalanche, Sprague Creek, Two Medicine$5$8
Hiker/bicyclist, Reservation per Person Primitive/Dry SeasonMany Glacier$5No longer offered
Hiker/Bicyclist, First-Come First-Serve Peak SeasonRising Sun$5$8
Standard Tent, Reservation Peak SeasonApgar, Fish Creek, Many Glacier, Sprague Creek, St. Mary$23$30
Standard Tent, Reservation Peak SeasonAvalanche, Two Medicine$20$30
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Served Peak SeasonBowman, Kintla$15$25
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Serve Peak SeasonRising Sun, St. Mary$20$30
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Serve Peak SeasonCut Bank$10$20
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Serve Peak SeasonLogging Creek, Quartz Creek$10$15
Standard Tent, Reservation Primitive/Dry SeasonApgar, Many Glacier, St. Mary$10$20
Standard Tent, First-Come-First-Serve Primitive/Dry SeasonTwo Medicine$10$20
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Serve Primitive/Dry SeasonBowman, Kintla$10$15
Standard Tent, First-Come First-Serve Winter SeasonApgar, St. MaryNo feeNo change
Group (max 15), Reservation Peak SeasonApg$65$45
Group (Max 24), Reservation Peak SeasonApgar, Many Glacier, St. Mary$65$90
Group (Max 24), Reservation Peak SeasonTwo Medicine$60$90
Group (Max 24), Reservation Primitive/Dry SeasonSt. Mary$60$40

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