Apgar Campground
Apgar Campground is a national park campground in Montana. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 48.52500, -113.98360
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Visitor Center, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 406-888-7800
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Apgar Campground
Overview Apgar campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy. Evening sunsets on Lake McDonald are only a short stroll, and you won't want to miss evening programs with a ranger at the Apgar Amphitheater. Many trails are located within a short drive of the campground. Five Group Sites are reservable in advance. All sites require a reservation. Most sites have a 6-month booking window with a good handful having a 4-day booking window. Hiker/Bicyclist sites A10, C144, and C146 are available through the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay system. In order to use these sites, visitors must download the Recreation.gov Application before arriving. At the Hiker/Bicyclist sites, simply scan the QR code posted onsite to follow prompts and complete payment. Additional instructions are provided onsite in Apgar Campground. Recreation This facility is conveniently located in the western part of the park. Explorers of all ages can attend nightly ranger programs at an amphitheater within the facility. Facilities The campground is large with 194 campsites. The sites are relatively spread apart and provide privacy for both RV and tent campers. Potable water is accessible in the campground, and restroom facilities have flush toilets and sinks with running water. Natural Features Apgar is heavily forested with partial shade. Some sites have views of Lake McDonald. The park is named for its prominent glaci
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 72 designated routes (89 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apgar Group Sites | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Apgar Campground | National park campground | 0.1 mi | $30 | — |
| Apgar Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fish Creek Campground | National park campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fish Creek | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Fish Creek | National park campground | 1.7 mi | $30 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.