Fish Creek Campground
Glacier National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: West Glacier, MT, MT
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1064 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana, is comprised of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles (1,125 km) of trails, Glacier is a hiker’s paradise for visitors seeking wilderness and solitude.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fish Creek is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park with 171 sites offering fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water. Campers praise it as a quiet, well-set-up campground with a 4.6/5 rating from 293 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, American Pika, White-tailed Deer, Common Merganser, and Swainson's Thrush documented within 8km
Insider tips for Fish Creek Campground: Book early—this federal campground fills up fast Do not rely on GPS for directions; use official NWS directions instead Prepare for mosquitoes according to verified camper reports Some loop bathrooms may close seasonally; alternative facilities are nearby
Skip Fish Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You don't have a Glacier National Park pass—required for campground access. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal May-October operations only.
Best time to visit Fish Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Apgar Group Sites (West Glacier, MT), Apgar Campground (West Glacier, MT), Sprague Creek Campground (West Glacier, MT), Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, Mt) (Columbia Falls, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Creek Campground
Cell signal at Fish Creek Campground (West Glacier, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana, is comprised of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles (1,125 km) of trails, Glacier is a hiker’s paradise for visitors seeking wilderness and solitude.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this federal campground fills up fast
Do not rely on GPS for directions; use official NWS directions instead
Prepare for mosquitoes according to verified camper reports
Some loop bathrooms may close seasonally; alternative facilities are nearby
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Important: Please do not rely on GPS for directions to Fish Creek Campground. Please use these directions: Fish Creek is located four miles (6.4 km) northwest of the west park entrance near West Glacier, Montana. Access is from U.S. Highway 2, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Glacier National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Glacier National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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