Sprague Creek Campground
Glacier National Park — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: West Glacier, MT, MT
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (140 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. The maximum size limit allowed for all vehicles as well as combinations of vehicles and towed units in Sprague Creek Campground is 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and/or 8 feet in width (including mirrors). The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Sprague Creek is a small, beautiful campground on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald with wooded sites and some offering unobstructed lake views. Reviewers consistently praise its location and scenic appeal, though availability is extremely competitive due to high demand.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bears have been encountered in the area; also watch for Shiras moose, mountain goats, mule deer, bald eagles, and common mergansers.
Insider tips for Sprague Creek Campground: Book as early as possible — this is a 24-site federal campground with very high demand. Vehicle size limit is 21 feet in length and 8 feet in width; verify your rig fits before arrival. Some sites have direct trail access to Lake McDonald's pebble beach. Carry bear spray; grizzly bears are present in the area.
Skip Sprague Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require a large campsite or vehicle over 21 feet in length.. You prefer last-minute booking — federal campground fills quickly..
Best time to visit Sprague Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season; summer provides warm weather and full amenity access..
Nearby campgrounds: Avalanche Campground (West Glacier, MT), Fish Creek Campground (West Glacier, MT), Apgar Group Sites (West Glacier, MT), Apgar Campground (West Glacier, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sprague Creek Campground
Cell signal at Sprague Creek Campground (West Glacier, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road. The maximum size limit allowed for all vehicles as well as combinations of vehicles and towed units in Sprague Creek Campground is 21 feet in length (including bumpers) and/or 8 feet in width (including mirrors). The campground is located within trees, providing shade during warm summers.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a 24-site federal campground with very high demand.
Vehicle size limit is 21 feet in length and 8 feet in width; verify your rig fits before arrival.
Some sites have direct trail access to Lake McDonald's pebble beach.
Carry bear spray; grizzly bears are present in the area.
Official operating season; summer provides warm weather and full amenity access.
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Getting there →
Sprague Creek Campground has multiple entry points on the east and west side of the park. West Side West Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of West Glacier (approximately 33 miles/53 km from Kalispell). West Entrance – From Browning, take Highway 2 west to the town of West Glacier. East Side St. Mary Entrance – From Columbia Falls, take Highway 2 east to the town of Browning (approx. 83 miles/134 km). At the traffic circle, exit onto Hwy 89 north and continue for ano
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- 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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