Hope to RV camp near east entrance in Glacier mid July. All reservable sites are taken. Historic fill times are before 8am. If we are able to secure a non reserve site before 8 am, what and where do we hang out with our 25’ Fifth wheel and tow vehicle while we wait for site to be vacated later in the day? Reports say parking areas fill early with cars. Has anyone experienced getting a non-reservable site during peak fill tines?
Neil and Connie said
05:32 AM Mar 18, 2018
Getting a site in the park at this late date is unlikely. I would. Heck the KoA in St. Mary’s just outside the east entrance. Actually I would skip Glacier entirely as it don’t have much in the way of glaciers and drive a bit north to Banf or Jasper NPs in Alberta. Much better scenery.
carolinakids said
07:30 AM Mar 20, 2018
We went in 2015 and stayed at St. Mary's RV park. Glacier has a lot of scenary if hiking. Like they said above we went to Canada to see Glaciers and the scenery was awesome. Fires started in Valley of Glacier so we had to leave account smoke and ashes. Went around to the west side and it had a lot more to offer for scenery and trail to play on. Over the sun road was blocked on the east side with fire so that had a little in us moving too. Good Luck and have fun.
KTS said
07:25 AM Mar 28, 2018
Thank s everyone. We have made reservations outside the park.
carolinakids said
07:05 AM Mar 29, 2018
If you make it to the west side go to Pole Bridge.
bluesurfer84 said
08:08 AM Dec 13, 2018
Wish I could visit the park, next year.
Neil and Connie said
12:28 PM Dec 13, 2018
If you're going to Glacier…and have passports…then I suggest adding in Banff and if possible Jasper NPs up in Canada…scenery is way, way better.
We've been to Glacier two times along with 1 aborted drive by when we discovered that Going to the Sun Road was closed due to fires. In any event…there's way more glaciers up in Banff/Jasper, more mountains, and fewer people as well.
Our overall opinion is that if you're going to do both Glacier and the Canadian equivalents…make sure you do Glacier first as it will be less than impressive after seeing the ones across the border.
We've stayed in the KOA on the east side once and down in Great Falls once.
olderthandirt said
05:26 PM Dec 13, 2018
Another option is to stay on the west side of the park near Hungry Horse. Very easy access to the Lake McDonald area and the Going To The Sun Road - provided they're not still working on it. For 2019, I will be traveling to Banff and Jasper early to mid June with a week in both areas. While Glacier - especially the Many Glacier portion - has it's own definite charm, the road into Many Glacier is (was) the pits - literally.
Hans
LarryW21 said
05:29 PM Dec 13, 2018
What a grand time we had in Glacier! Going to the Sun Road!
campuskidd said
02:56 AM Sep 19, 2019
Now I'm adding this to my list and probably go there by 2020.
Barbaraok said
11:26 PM Sep 19, 2019
If you've never been, yes go because the glaciers are receding very quickly.
Hope to RV camp near east entrance in Glacier mid July. All reservable sites are taken. Historic fill times are before 8am. If we are able to secure a non reserve site before 8 am, what and where do we hang out with our 25’ Fifth wheel and tow vehicle while we wait for site to be vacated later in the day? Reports say parking areas fill early with cars. Has anyone experienced getting a non-reservable site during peak fill tines?
Getting a site in the park at this late date is unlikely. I would. Heck the KoA in St. Mary’s just outside the east entrance. Actually I would skip Glacier entirely as it don’t have much in the way of glaciers and drive a bit north to Banf or Jasper NPs in Alberta. Much better scenery.
If you're going to Glacier…and have passports…then I suggest adding in Banff and if possible Jasper NPs up in Canada…scenery is way, way better.
We've been to Glacier two times along with 1 aborted drive by when we discovered that Going to the Sun Road was closed due to fires. In any event…there's way more glaciers up in Banff/Jasper, more mountains, and fewer people as well.
Our overall opinion is that if you're going to do both Glacier and the Canadian equivalents…make sure you do Glacier first as it will be less than impressive after seeing the ones across the border.
We've stayed in the KOA on the east side once and down in Great Falls once.
Another option is to stay on the west side of the park near Hungry Horse. Very easy access to the Lake McDonald area and the Going To The Sun Road - provided they're not still working on it. For 2019, I will be traveling to Banff and Jasper early to mid June with a week in both areas. While Glacier - especially the Many Glacier portion - has it's own definite charm, the road into Many Glacier is (was) the pits - literally.
Hans
If you've never been, yes go because the glaciers are receding very quickly.